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  • 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.

  • 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