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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Col. Beasley takes position as CV

    Sitting among Airmen-in-Training and Team Sheppard members, he awaits the release of the final Harry Potter adventure with his young daughter. It's only hours before July 21, and he passes the time by chatting with Airmen. Whether talking with them about the eagerly anticipated book or his