Annual Technical Training Award winners announced

The 82nd Training Wing recognized its outstanding team members at the Annual Tech Training Awards March 14. The winners were as follows:- Flight Commander or Flight Chief of the Year, Master Sgt. Christopher Fraley, 365th Training Squadron.- Officer Instructor of the Year, Maj. Andrew Reimund, 381st

Team Sheppard responds to severe weather exercise

Sheppard held a severe weather exercise March 14 to help prepare Team Sheppard for Texoma's severe weather season. "Tornado's are some of nature's most deadly storms," said a severe weather preparation pamphlet released by the 82nd Mission Support Group. "Spawned from powerful thunderstorms,

AF selects 13 Sheppard master sergeants for promotion to E-8

Thirteen Sheppard master sergeants learned March 12 that they were selected for their seventh stripe when the Air Force officially released the senior master sergeant board results. Those selected for promotion include: Master Sgt. Maxine Abeyta, 82nd Mission Support Squadron; Master Sgt. Victor

Officers tell students about importance of education at Career Safari

The message from three 80th Flying Training Wing officers to more than 1,400 students was clear at the March 6 Career Safari for junior-high students - education is important. Capt. Lucas Gruenther, 1st Lt. David Mitchell and 2nd Lt. Jeremy Curbey attended the safari to tell students about the Air

Construction to cause change to inbound lanes on Missile Road

As construction continues on the $450,000 project to relocate the base's new visitor's center, changes will go into effect March 15 that will change the inbound route for motorists entering through the Missile Road gate. The contractor will close both inbound lanes March 15 between Avenues A and B

Air Force identifies deceased Airman

Officials have identified the Airman who died March 7 at Sheppard AFB as Senior Airman Blanca A. Luna, an Air Force Reserve member on temporary duty to Sheppard from the 434rd Civil Engineer Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Airman Luna had been attending the Heating, Ventilation and Air

Airman found dead at Sheppard

At 8:50 a.m. March 7, a student Airman at Sheppard AFB was found in her base lodging room unresponsive and with a stab wound. She was immediately transferred to United Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead at about 9:35 a.m. The incident is under investigation by the Air Force Office of

Cyber Command chief outlines future of cyber warfare

The Air Force is leading the way in controlling the warfighting domain of the 21st Century, and the formation of the newest Air Force major command is progressing well, the command chief of Air Force Cyber Command (Provisional) said during a March 4 visit to Sheppard. "Cyberspace is a warfighting

Talent shines March 3 at Army show

Sheppard wins awards at multiple levels

Sheppard Air Force Base solidified once again that it is the best from command- to Air Force-level as squadrons and personnel were recognized for their achievements over the last year. The accolades include accomplishments in security forces, life support, video productions and logistics. The 782nd