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  • Combat skills prepares Airmen for deployments

    The 362nd Training Squadron implemented combat training skills into their Air Force specialties Dec. 12 to prepare the future flight crew chiefs for deployments. The squadron performed a mock deployment to test what Airmen on what they learned. Airmen were issued helmets, vests, and a dummy M-16

  • 3 STEP up in rank

    82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. O. G. Mannon visited three unsuspecting Airmen Dec. 12 to award them with the Stripes for Exceptional Performance promotion. STEP promotions allow the ranks of staff sergeant to master sergeants to be promoted to the next rank without going through standard

  • Firefighters' mobile alarm receiver enhances speedy response

    When a fire alarm goes off on Sheppard Air Force Base, the fire station's Monaco alarm receiver alerts firefighters of a need to take action. A receiving station in the firehouse serves as a communication hub for firefighter activities. The station is equipped with multiple computers and data

  • Sheppard rewards members for light bulb idea

    Two members of the 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron were rewarded for an IDEA that will save Sheppard $236,308 in the first year it is implemented and about $1.9 million over the next several years. Steve James, a power support mechanic, and Tomas Finley, an electric foreman, suggested that Sheppard

  • Anonymous wingman donates money for Sheppard Commissary customers in need

    Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Walter Utz, and his wife, Lillian, found out Dec. 7 how precious unexpected gifts are, and what a blessing they can be in a time of need. The couple was doing some normal grocery shopping at the Sheppard Commissary when Donna Romolton, a store manager, approached them.

  • AETC selects 80th FTW to compete for AF safety award

    The 80th Flying Training Wing is known for being the best multi-national undergraduate pilot training program in the world. Now it can claim to be one of the safest after Air Education and Training Command named it the Air Force Chief of Safety Special Achievement Award winner recently. The award

  • 82nd Training Wing awarded Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    Air Education and Training Command Vice Commander Maj. Gen. Anthony F. Przybyslawski announced Dec. 8 that the 82nd Training Wing received the 2008 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. According to the Air Force Personnel Center website, the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary

  • BEST counselors available to discuss entitlements, benefits

    The Benefits and Entitlements Service Team is available for civilian employees who have questions about their careers. The team can advise employees on what benefits and entitlements for which they qualify. To speak to a BEST member, call (800) 616-3775. Press "2" for Air Force-serviced civilian

  • Sheppard gives 240 children a Christmas

    Sheppard hosted more than 240 children from three local elementary schools Dec. 5 during the annual Give a Child a Christmas. Many children were grateful that Sheppard wanted to give them a Christmas. Leslie Alvarado, 11, said she learned that the people at Sheppard care about her. "They're awesome.