Fire claims base house, inspires teamwork, charity at Sheppard

The first thing Senior Airman Heath Conley noticed was the smoke. The 82nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman was having a routine graveyard shift at the front gate, performing anti-terrorism measures on random cars, the bomb and drug-sniffing dog at his feet. Then from the corner of his eye, he saw

First wave of ABUs lands at Sheppard

It was a scene reminiscent of a blockbuster release - people arm-to-arm, swimming through a flood of other patrons. A small number achieved their goal after struggling against the crazed current of customers. Those handfuls of Airmen can be seen walking around Sheppard in the Air Force's new Airman

Hellcats defeat Mean Machine in AIT softball finals

The 361st Training Squadron Hellcats defeated the 366th TRS Mean Machine 10-3 in intramural softball action Aug. 8 during the 2007 Airmen in Training Softball Championships. The Hellcats defense held off the Mean Machine for seven innings while their offense continued to bring in runs. The champs

82nd TRW Quarterly Award winners

HHH to cause closures on Sheppard

There will be several road and facility closures while the Hotter'N Hell Hundred visits Sheppard. Sixth street in front of the Airman's club, and H Ave in front of the Pitsenbarger gym will be blocked at 5 p.m. on Friday Aug. 24. The Pitsenbarger Fitness Center parking lot will be blocked starting 5

Col. Kendall flies with the 80th FTW one final time

For someone who's flown military aircraft for the last 24 years, facing the prospect of hanging up their G-suit and helmet can't be easy. But Col. Jeffrey Kendall, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, isn't slowed by what may be his final time in the cockpit. He has his eyes forward, ready for

Services holds free barbecue for Airmen-in-Training

Fallen Airman, Marine, Soldier bound by Texas roots honored in Kiwanis Club Recognition Ceremony

A list of dreams - becoming a pilot, traveling, and a family - doggedly turned into reality. An accent so prevalent it was described as "a drawl that could only come from a proud Texan." A belief in the importance of children so strong it dictated a decision to enlist, to fight, and to remain when

80th FTW soars under new pilot as Colonel Petersen assumes command

As of today, nearly 2,500 of Sheppard Air Force Base's personnel follow a new commander. Col. David Petersen took command of the 80th Flying Training Wing in a change of command ceremony at Hangar 2408 Aug. 10. Col. Jeffrey Kendall, who served the 80th FTW since January, 2005, relinquished command

Fire crews respond to flash fire