82nd TRW announces annual award winners

The 82nd Training Wing recognized its 2007 outstanding team members Feb. 8 at the Annual Awards Banquet in Hangar 1045. The winners were as follows: - Company Grade Officer of the Year, Capt. James Gardner, 82d Training Group - Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Senior Master Sgt. Paul

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Guidance specific on participation in political acitivities for military, civilians

With the March 4 Texas primaries just a few weeks away and the presidential election in November, some Air Force members and Department of Defense civilian employees may want to become more active in the political process. That is good. In fact, the Air Force encourages its members to fulfill their

Tops In Blue takes audience through musical time travel

Tech Expo introduces new technology to instructors

Food services ready to ‘steak’ claim as best in the AF

Sheppard's Food Service Operation is set to jump from pan into the fire Feb. 11-13 as a team of inspectors scrutinize their procedures to determine if they are the best in the Air Force. The team is part of this year's Hennessey Award that names the top food service operation. Sheppard was selected

Sheppard sweeps Fort Sill in weekend basketball duel

The Sheppard Senators toppled the Fort Sill, Okla., Cannoneers Feb. 2-3 in Southwest Military Basketball League in a two-game matchup. It was their first back-to-back wins of the season. "It really feels good to finally get the Sunday win; it has been something that has haunted us all season," said

Tops In Blue set to perform Feb. 9 at Memorial Auditorium

Get ready for a fantastic night of free entertainment as Tops In Blue, the premiere entertainment showcase of the U.S. Air Force, will perform its musical show "The Fly By" at Memorial Auditorium in Wichita Falls Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. "It's a high-energy musical show that is also educational," said Chief

A new breed: Sheppard begins training fifth-generation crew chiefs

The first class of F-22 Raptor crew chiefs began training Jan. 29 at the $21 million Raptor Maintenance Training Facility at Sheppard. Seven of the Air Force's newest Airmen and one cross-trainee from the Virginia Air National Guard are the first to undergo initial skills training that's as cutting

Senators to hold tryouts for varsity softball team

The Sheppard Senator's men's varsity softball team is set to begin the 2008 season with tryouts Feb. 4 at 4 p.m. on Field No. 1 located behind the new football fields adjacent to the firing ranger. Coach Ron "Bama" Brown said he hopes to build on last year's new, but competitive roster. Active-duty