Sex signals prevent sexual assualt

Sheppard took the opportunity to inform Airmen about sexual assault awareness with "Sex Signals" presentations April 20. The program uses improvisation and audience interaction to address sensitive and embarrassing topics with an untraditional approach. The two presenters used role playing, humor

Combat Dining Out

Fine dining at the Sheppard Club

A juicy filet mignon sat nestled in a gormet plate, surrounded by prawns, a potato torte, red onion marmalade and steamed asparagus. One might think that this extravagant culinary dish the anxious patron was waiting for was at some upscale restaurant in New York City. But, this delicious display of

Sheppard Airmen receive CCAF degree

The following recipients will receive a degree in Human Resource Management: Mariam Akurkuch, John Bowerman, Robert Cunningham, Keith Fitzpatrick, Shawn Galbraith, Carlos Griggs, Trevor Harris, Jennifer Helms, Blake King, Derek Malone, Jeffrey Morris, John Myers, Amanda Peterson, Jabar Rucker and

Officials notify civilians of future employment at Sheppard

About 90 Team Sheppard civilians learned the future of their employment with the base April 20-22 here when civilian personnel officials handed out Reduction-in-Force notifications. Pat Leard, chief of the 82nd Training Wing's Civilian Personnel Flight, said the notifications are a result of the

Earth Day

The purpose of Earth Day is to raise awareness about environmental concerns. At Sheppard, the main concern is conservation of natural resources. Sheppard is one of the main consumers of water and electricity in Wichita Falls, TX. Each year Sheppard consumes a vast amount of energy and water used in

80th FTW welcomes 459th FTS

The 80th Flying Training Wing welcomed an additional squadron to the wing during the 459th Flying Training Squadron reactivation ceremony and assumption of command April 17, only one week after welcoming the 469th FTS to the wing. The 459th FTS, previously the 459th Fighter Squadron, was reactivated

Operation KIDS

About 100 people from Sheppard Air Force base deployed April 18, but it wasn't a normal group that headed out. To help military children understand and appreciate what their parents go through during this tough time, Sheppard coordinates Operation KIDS once a year. "Typically, the kids see the

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,