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  • Star worthy Sheppard Airman

    Lt. Col. Joseph Turk, 782nd Training Group deputy commander, was presented the Bronze Star award by Colonel David Norsworthy, 82nd Training Wing vice commander, April 17 at the base theater after a one-year deployment to Iraq. "To be recognized for your actions in a combat environment is very

  • Local children become aware of environmental issues

    A scheduling conflict could have prevented local children from missing out on the annual recognition of Earth Day. But two Sheppard civilians from the 82nd Civil Engineer Squadron teamed up with other agencies to make the event happen a week early. Tim Hunter, a base agronomist, and Rick Milhollon,

  • 80th FTW activates new training squadron

    The 80th Flying Training Wing stood up a new training squadron April 10 in Hangar 2550. The 469th Flying Training Squadron was reactivated to alleviate congestion in the 90th FTS. Capt. Jeff Thomason, an organizer for the event, said the 90th FTS has always produced quality combat pilots, but

  • Sheppard jodie wins Share Your Care contest

    The 882nd Training Group's Jodie Call video won the Share Your Care contest April 6. "It was a last minute entry," said Col. Nancy Dezell, 882nd TRG commander. "This jodie has actually been around for some time." A few years ago, the 882nd TRG had a competition for creating the best jodie. The main

  • April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

    In 1983, April was chosen as the month to recognize National Child Abuse Prevention. This is a time set aside each year to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect and to encourage individuals and communities to support children and families. According to "Love Our Children USA," every year

  • Sheppard doctors share mission, network with local medical providers

    In order to network with and educate local medical providers, the 82nd Medical Group hosted a Network Provider Open House April 7 in Hangar 1045. "The goal is to allow care providers to see what our Airmen do and to see what they are contributing to," 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. O. G.

  • Reaching the top: 2 Sheppard members promoted to E-9

    Two chief master sergeant selects were recognized at the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony April 4 for reaching the highest enlisted rank aside from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. Senior Master Sgts. Tanya Yahn and Paul Raymond are now part of the one percent of the Air Force in