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  • Sheppard T-38C accident investigation complete

    The Air Force has completed its investigation of the May 1, 2008, T-38C Talon accident at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of two pilots and destroyed the airplane. Maj. Brad T. Funk, a 90th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Alec F. Littler, a student

  • Son re-enlists mother from a world away

    When 82nd Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeannie McLean stood ready to re-enlist for the final time July 25, it wasn't her commander she looked across at, it was a brand new second lieutenant - her son. Second Lieutenant Vincent McLean, 52nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Spangdahlem Air

  • 82nd TRW recognizes quarterly award winners

    The 82nd Training Wing recognized its second quarter 2008 outstanding team members July 30 at the Quarterly Awards ceremony. The winners were as follows: - Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, Capt. Daniel Kline, 982nd Training Group - Senior NCO of the Quarter, Master Sgt. Edward Lockhart, 782nd

  • Heat injury prevention key during summer months

    During the summer, heat injuries and conditions are something all Sheppard members should be aware of and take steps to prevent. The solid colored flags flown in a half dozen locations around Sheppard are warning levels for the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature heat stress index and are invaluable tool for

  • Sheppard Civilian receives Air Force Distinguished Civilian Service Award

    Team Sheppard member Risa Hillard, director of training and education for the 82nd Training Group, was recently named an Air Force nominee for the 53rd Annual Department of Defense Distinguished Civilian Service Award by acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley. The DoD Distinguished

  • 782nd TRG welcomes new commander

    Col. Tony Pounds accepted command of the 782nd Training Group from Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon, 82nd Training Wing commander, at a change-of-command ceremony July 22 in Hangar 1010. Colonel Pounds replaced Col. Andrew Cain. Colonel Cain will next serve as 2nd Air Force director of operations. "This is

  • Mannon takes command of 82nd TRW

    Brig. Gen. O.G. Mannon spent most of his career in the operational Air Force, including the processing of four multi-million dollar reward payouts for information leading to the capture of high-value individuals during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Now the 28-year Air Force officer has brought his