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  • 360th TRS and 362nd TRS merge

    As part of an ongoing effort to achieve manpower savings under Program Budget Decision 720, three squadrons in the 82nd Training Group began their reorganization and realignment journey March 13. The 360th Training Squadron and the 362nd TRS will merge together and retain the 362nd TRS designation,

  • Challenging curriculum trains aerospace propulsion apprentices

    The 361st Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base trains Airmen to be aerospace propulsion apprentices. The Airmen start their journey when they arrive at Sheppard as basic military training graduates. These new Airmen have proved themselves to be warriors but do not have the experience or

  • Osteoporosis: Prevention is key

    Osteoporosis is characterized by bones becoming thin and fragile and more likely to break. According to the National Institute of Health, osteoporosis is responsible for more than 1.5 million fractures each year, with about 700,000 occurring in the spine and 300,000 in the hips, at an estimated cost

  • Education options available for civilians

    Civilian personnel at Sheppard have numerous resources available for getting a college degree or pursuing higher-level education, including tuition assistance. Civilian tuition assistance is an Air Education and Training Command elective program funded at the discretion of the AETC commander and

  • BSC map to show the way for 82nd TRW

    A good map is always an important tool to help someone see where they are going and how they are going to get there. That's why the 82nd Training Wing's Balance Scorecard Map was changed during a two-day meeting Feb. 26-27. "The 82nd Training Wing has a big mission that impacts the entire Air

  • AFSOC seeks best, brightest pilots

    Wanted: individuals able to think on their feet; adapt quickly when needed; have a love for flying; and want to get in the fight now. That was the message from Maj. Gen. Kurt Cichowski, vice commander of the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, March 6 to members of the 80th Flying Training

  • Former CMSAF visits Sheppard Airmen

    The fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, entertained Sheppard Airmen-in-training March 7 at the base theater with anecdotes, that drew laughter from the audience, and also career advice. After 31 years of service, Chief Gaylor served as Chief Master

  • AF selects 3 at Sheppard detachments for promotion to E-8

    Three master sergeants at Sheppard detachments joined the other 12 selected locally to pin on senior master sergeant chevrons.Those selected include: Master Sgt. David Belcher, 366th Training Squadron, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Master Sgt. Robert Corrigan, 381st TRS, Fort Sam Houston, Texas; and

  • AF selects 12 Sheppard Airmen for promotion to E-8

    Twelve Sheppard master sergeants were part of the 1,450 for promotion to senior master sergeant, according to a list released March 5.Those promoted include: Master Sgt. Ralph Adrian, 366th Training Squadron; Master Sgt. Johnny Grassi, 381st TRS; Master Sgt. Kevin Jones, 383rd TRS; Master Sgt. Linda