Crew chiefs ready for T-6A, sad to see Tweet leave

Pilots at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program are no doubt chomping at the bit to begin training in the new introductory trainer, the T-6A Texan II. The modern and cost-efficient airframe will provide an easier transition to the T-38C Talon, the advanced trainer at the 80th Flying

Norwegian chief of defense visits 80th FTW

The world's only multi-nationally run pilot training program is meeting the needs of the Royal Norwegian Air Force in all facets, a top Norwegian defense official said April 10. Gen. Sverre Diesen, the country's chief of defense, said the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at the 80th Flying

Two Team Sheppard members named Outstanding AETC Airmen

Air Education and Training Command has announced its top Airmen of 2007 - two of which were Team Sheppard members. Senior Airman Shawn Ryan, a member of the 82nd Security Forces Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ismael Paez, honor guard coordinator with the 82nd Mission Support Group, were named as some of

First Raptor maintenance Airmen graduate from new facility

Years of hard-work and planning came to a final fruition April 7 when the first class of F-22 Raptor Maintenance students graduated from Sheppard's $21 million F-22 Maintenance Training Facility. Eight Aircraft Armament Systems Airmen graduated from the 13-week course and became the first pipeline

Steering Committee has eyes on future of program

The spring Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program's Steering Committee completed its weeklong discussions April 4 regarding the future of the program, including its syllabus, budget and infrastructure. The committee also said good-bye to six-year chairman Air Commodore Peter Berlijn of the Royal

Fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force visits Sheppard, mentors Airmen

The four "t's" - training, technology, tribe and trust - are a good summary of how the Air Force has changed in 60 years, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force told Sheppard Airmen during a visit here March 27 and 28. Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (ret.) Robert Gaylor, who enlisted

That new aircraft smell: Texan II officially begins Sheppard's replacement of T-37

The old workhorse trainer of the Air Force, the T-37B Tweet, officially began its march toward retirement March 31 when the 80th Flying Training Wing "took the car keys" to its replacement, the T-6A Texan II. Retired Rear Adm. James Maslowski, the vice president of government business for Hawker

Messer takes command of OSS

Spouses treat SOSC to Taste of NATO

General Mannon selected to lead 82nd TRW

Brig. Gen. O. G. Mannon was named March 27 as the next commander of the 82nd Training Wing. General Mannon is currently the Deputy Director of Special Operations, J-37, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, DC, and will replace Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux, 82nd TRW commander. It was also confirmed