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  • 82nd Training Group welcomes Harrison

    The 82nd Training Group welcomed Col. Shawn Harrison as its new commander of June 25 during a change of command ceremony in Hangar 1045. As the newest commander of the second largest training group in the Air Force with 36 career fields and more than 130 courses and more than 21,000 graduates under

  • Petersen reminisces on tenure as 80th FTW commander

    For Col. David Petersen, his tenure as 80th Flying Training Wing commander flew by as fast a T-38 Talon. The colonel has commanded the wing since August 2007. Col. Kevin Schneider will replace him during a change of command ceremony July 1. "From having the best gate guards I've seen to its great

  • Air Force releases O-4 to O-6 selection board results

    Eleven of Sheppard officers were selected to move up one grade during a recent promotion board. Results were released June 23. The captains selected to be majors are as follows: Gretchen Fivecoat, 382nd Training Squadron; Victor Holmes, 383rd TRS; Karen Jackson, 383rd TRS; Patricia Lucas, 381st TRS

  • Airmen volunteer at Lake Texoma

    Volunteers from Sheppard rolled up their sleeves June 11 to put a flood-ravaged portion of Lake Texoma back together. "We did a lot of hard work and I got attacked by ants and mosquitoes, but we had fun while doing it. It was a great experience and it felt good to give back and help out," Airman 1st

  • SFS saves big bucks installing thermal imaging device

    Base security is a project that is constantly improving at Sheppard. Security forces are at all gates, they have vehicle inspections, K-9 units, patrol cars and much more. However, the most recent upgrade in base security will have a great impact and increase in the capabilities of security

  • Norsworthy: We have so many talented people here

    Col. David Norsworthy sat at a table in his office one last time June 19, much the same as he did almost a year ago. His quiet demeanor but confident voice was the same in August 2008 when he became wing vice commander of the 82nd Training Wing. The colonel pondered what he would miss the most about