Sheppard suits up to help with virtual reality trainer

A group of researchers visited Sheppard Air Force Base Oct. 23 to collect information for a new, cutting-edge virtual training device to enhance aircraft maintenance training. Members of the 711th Human Performance Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, the University of Pennsylvania, Northrop Grumman

Physical Therapy: Helping people move forward

It takes a lot to be able to move forward, especially after suffering an injury or condition that diminishes someone's capabilities. But, physical therapists have played a key role in helping people literally move on. Because of the importance physical therapists play in the lives of so many, they

Sheppard delivers food for less fortunate families

Long awaited B-52H arrival creates major upgrade for aircrew training classes

Sheppard's aircraft maintenance courses were greatly enhanced after a B-52H was converted into a training aid Oct 16. The B-52H replaced the B-52G as the model for training Airmen on aircrew maintenance functions. The B-52G is no longer actively flying in the Air Force. Darrell Cason, aerospace

Early Bird winner named in BBC "Take 5" Resident Satisfaction Survey

Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan R. Shane and his wife Jean were selected as the first "Take 5" annual resident satisfaction survey winner Oct. 24. Balfour Beatty Communities military housing chose 82nd Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Sallinger to blindly select the "Early Bird" winner

Sheppard commemorates National Disability Employment Awareness Month at luncheon

Teary eyed in appreciation and admiration of disabled workers, Sheppard personnel commemorated National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a luncheon Oct. 23. President George W. Bush declared October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month to educate the American public about the

2008 CFC ends surpassing goals

The 2008 Combined Federal Campaign, "Reaching Out...Raising Hope," raised $336,488, surpassing Team Sheppard's goal for the year before it ended Oct. 10. Only two weeks after the campaign started, the base was already a hair shy of reaching the midway point. The 2008 goal of $260,600 was surely in

17 SFS members return from deployment

Seventeen members of the 82nd Security Forces Squadron returned this week from a six month deployment to Ali Base, Iraq. The 82nd SFS provided law enforcement and helped defend the base, even through direct fire of rockets. Airman 1st Class Josh Woods, a patrolman who received several awards for

360th TRS graduate receives Ace Award

A graduate of the 360th Training Squadron's C-130 Aerospace Maintenance Apprentice course received the Ace Award Oct. 20. Senior Airman Nathan Nahler received the highest academic honor a student can achieve for a cumulative average of 100 percent through 10 blocks of instruction.The course include

Tournament celebrates 50 years of Wind Creek Golf