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  • 82nd TRG displays global training through unique opportunities

    Training the Iraqi and Afghani air forces was the brain child of higher ups, but once it reached the hands of the 82nd Training Group's training evaluators, that dream became a reality. In the last year, Sheppard has sent enlisted and officer support to Iraq to train the fledgling air force's

  • SRC renovation to bring 21st century atmosphere to 21st century Airmen

    World-class Airmen training to become part of a world-class organization deserve a world-class facility to hang out and get away from the daily grind, right? That's the driving force behind renovating the Solid Rock Café, a hide-away for Airmen looking to play games, watch movies and hang out with

  • Norsworthy makes short trip for higher responsibility

    Col. David Norsworthy's travel to his next assignment won't be a long one. Roughly half-a-mile, in fact. The former commander of the 982nd Training Group has been officially re-assigned as the 82nd Training Wing vice commander, a post formerly held by Col. Kris Beasley. Colonel Beasley was assigned

  • HHH cyclists ride through Sheppard

    More than 11,000 cyclists came to Wichita Falls to ride in the 27th Annual Hotter'N Hell Hundred bicycle race Aug. 23, including a portion of the route that went through the heart of Sheppard Air Force Base. Participants chose to ride in the 100-mile endurance race or smaller portions of the route,

  • Commander lays foundation for successful tour

    Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon has had a month to visit with Sheppard personnel and tour a few facilities following his July 17 change of command ceremony, and his initial impression of the mission and people here can be summed up in one word - amazing. The 82nd Training Wing commander, just a month into

  • 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