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  • UPDATE: Storm system dumps heavy rain on Sheppard

    Sheppard Air Force Base personnel and families began mopping up the mess Tuesday morning after more than 5.5 inches of rain fell in about 24 hours. According to local weather reports, a low-level system moved over the top of central Wichita County, including Sheppard and nearby Burkburnett. The 80th

  • 363rd TRS Airmen hone combat skills during deployment exercise

    In the spirit of the changing times in the Air Force, members of the 363rd Training Squadron took the first step to better prepare today's technical-training Airmen for real-world deployments tomorrow. "With the knowledge that a good number of our Airmen will deploy within the first year of arriving

  • Military spouses find jobs with Sheppard's help

    It's a big concern for military families when a military member receives a permanent change of station, especially for a spouse with a steady job. Spouses may have to quit their jobs and look for a new one when they move. But assistance is available through the Airman and Family Readiness Center

  • Sheppard's NCOs inducted to SNCOs

    Fifty-six NCOs were welcomed to the rank of master sergeant during a Senior NCO induction ceremony Aug. 8 at the Multi-Purpose Events Center in Wichita Falls. The guest speaker for the event, retired Chief Master Sgt. Don Hatcher, said now that these Airmen have earned their sixth stripe, they need

  • Sheppard Club holds membership drive

    The 82nd Services Division is currently holding a Sheppard Club membership drive until October 15 to encourage Airmen to join the club. The club is offering incentives for new members such as six months free of monthly dues, a choice between two membership cards, and an opportunity to win in a

  • 8 selected for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel, majors

    Central Selection boards recently released promotions lists which included two colonels, four lieutenant colonels and two major selectees from Sheppard. Sheppard's colonel selectees are: - Lt. Col. Thomas Ventriglia, 82nd Training Group - Lt. Col. Curt VanDeWalle, the previous deputy commander for

  • Petersen provides ENJJPT update to MOAA members

    The commander of the world's only multi-nationally run flying training organization provided current and retired military officers an update Aug. 11 on the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard. About 50 people huddled in the Sheppard Club during the Wichita Falls Chapter of the

  • 82nd TRW announces quartely tech. training award winners

    The 82nd Training Wing recognized its outstanding team members Aug. 8 at the Quarterly Technical Training Awards ceremony. The winners are as follows: - Flight Chief of the Quarter, Senior Master Sgt. Scott Miller, 372nd Training Squadron, Detachment 17. - Officer Instructor of the Quarter, Maj.