Nov. 18, 2020 Main Gate to open Nov. 21 The reopening of Sheppard Air Force Base's Main Gate marks the near-completion of a more than $8 million federal, state and local partnership effort to the installation’s primary entrance to beautify the area as well as enhance force protection and antiterrorism measures.
Nov. 10, 2020 BOST optimizes performance, one unit at a time A multidisciplinary team of professionals comprised of a team manager, social worker, and strength and conditioning coach is focused on optimizing performance one unit at a time. They work together by observing squadrons and identifying a range of challenges that compromise mission-readiness while
Nov. 6, 2020 Revamping recycling After two years of waiting, Donna Sykes, the Qualified Recycling Program manager for Sheppard AFB, when the recycling center installed a new cardboard baler Nov. 3, 2020.
Nov. 5, 2020 Cancer survivor realizing dream of becoming pilot At 18 years old, all Charles Boynton knew was that he wanted to fly. He was infatuated with the thrill and limitless feeling of the sky, but a testicular cancer diagnosis in 2018 threatened to shoot down those dreams. More than two years later, he's set to soar again after surviving his cancer and
Oct. 23, 2020 AC-130W Stinger II adds modern relevance to technical training A new aircraft arrived here Oct. 19, 2020, that will provide some much-needed firepower and an advanced training platform for armament and crew chief Airmen in Training in the near future. The AC-130W Stinger II from Cannon AFB, New Mexico, will serve as a new ground instructional trainer for ammo
Oct. 8, 2020 Triumph over tragedy: Estes shares life-changing story with Sheppard Jared Estes, a burn survivor resilience trainer, lost his wife of six months and endured burns that consumed 50% of his body during a fiery crash on March 6, 2005. He now shares his story of triumph over tragedy and encourages people to "fire back" when life's challenges might have them down.
Oct. 6, 2020 82nd TRW leadership team visits new Sheppard training asset Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell, 82nd TRW commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Diena Mosely visited their new teammates in the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg AFB Sept. 28-30 to check out the group’s mission.
Oct. 5, 2020 AETC senior leaders visit new Sheppard unit Air Education and Training Command Commander Lt. Gen. Brad Webb and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, AETC command chief, visited the command’s and Sheppard Air Force Base’s newest training asset at Vandenberg AFB Sept. 29, 2020.
Oct. 2, 2020 JA urges military, civilians to be mindful of political do's, don'ts In the midst of this political season, service members and Department of Defense personnel should be aware of behaviors on social media to avoid.
Oct. 2, 2020 AFIMSC seeks ideas for 3rd Annual Innovation Rodeo The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking those with bright ideas to join in this year’s Innovation Rodeo, which is under way now and runs through Dec. 1, 2020. Each entry has an opportunity at $1 million in funding and resources to put their ideas into motion.