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  • 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

  • Air Force Aid Society lends a helping hand

    It's difficult to stay focused on the mission when emergencies or financial hardships come up. That's why the Air Force Aid Society is there to lend a helping hand-and dollars-to those in need. Funds for AFAS are all from donations and loan repayments. One of the main donators is the Air Force

  • Unexpected reunion: Father surprises children at school after return home

    It took them a half second to identify their target, but once they did, Austin and Camryn Burt flew across the Sheppard Elementary School foyer like cruise missiles. When they hit home, they exploded into shouts of, "Daddy!" The siblings didn't see their father, Tech. Sgt. Brad Burt, when they

  • 82 TRW prepares to show off tech. training expertise in inspection

    The 82nd Training Wing will showcase its technical training expertise for the Air Education and Training Command Inspector General in January 2010. Although the wing is always inspection ready, an awareness of such a visit provides ample time for folks to prepare presentations to highlight how their