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  • 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.

  • 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