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  • Two organizations merge to form one

    Sheppard combined the missions and personnel of a squadron and a division May 27, resulting in one customer-focused squadron. Maj. Robert Hoskins, former 82nd Missions Support Squadron commander, took command of the 82nd Force Support Squadron, as the 82nd MSS and 82nd Services Division merged. Col.

  • Golf manager shoots his way to elite PGA status

    Ever wonder what it would be like to be part of the best of the best? Maybe even being part of a group that represents 0.15 percent of an organization. James Wright, Sheppard's golf course manager, has done just that. He's one individual that has reached class A status in the Professional Golf

  • Parade, luncheon honors those who serve

    Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen joined to celebrate the end of Armed Forces Week with a parade, drill competition and luncheon. The parade kicked off with the playing of the National Anthem followed by a performance from the Royal Blue Knights Drill Team. Servicemembers from three branches then marched

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment saves lives

    Every mission has Airmen working behind the scenes to ensure its success. The Aircrew Flight Equipment team of the 80th Flying Training Wing work to support the Air Force mission: fly, fight and win in air, space and cyber space by paying attention to small details that could have a major

  • AFPET begins tests on Sheppard's Type 3 hydrant system

    The Air Force officially began its tests of a 50-50 mixture of synthetic and JP-8 fuels in a Type 3 hydrant system May 18 at Sheppard's 364th Training Squadron. Fuel tankers arrived at Sheppard May 17 to unload 113,000 gallons of fuel, including five trucks with 100 percent synthetic fuel and three

  • Course to teach Airmen to help Airmen

    Briefings, lectures and speeches from first sergeants, chiefs and commanders about sexual assault only go so far. It's up to individuals, 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon said, to step in and prevent the crime from occurring. That's why he wanted Targeted Intervention, a course

  • Lamiroult wins DoD award

    The Department of Defense selected Christopher Lamiroult for the 2009 Outstanding DoD Employee with a Disability Award, May 18. There are several reasons that Mr. Lamiroult was elected for the award according to the award package submitted. His accomplishments included extensive dedication, ability

  • Sheppard first sergeants give $2,000 to JROTC

    First sergeants begin and end the day thinking of ways to take care of junior enlisted personnel. Constantly on the move with ideas and seeking opportunities, they raised $2,000 in one day by selling pizzas with just the purpose of doing something big for community youth. This was the first year the

  • Permanent party competes in Wing Warrior Challenge

    A long line of Airmen gathered along the sides of the 1-mile track, May 19 to cheer on their wingmen as they raced to the finish line during the inaugural Permanent Party Wing Warrior Challenge. Despite the Air Force's overwhelming numbers, the Army marched away with the trophy. Nine teams from each