Airman's Roll Call highlights Airmen's education benefits

This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights the importance of education for the professional and personal development of all Airmen. Through base education centers and the Air Force Virtual Education Center, Airmen have countless educational benefits right at their fingertips. The Air Force Tuition

Diesel, unleaded mixup at Shoppette reimbursable

At a time when gasoline costs weigh heavily on many commuters, the last thing anyone needs is a situation where the very fuel that's already crimping their wallets is also causing monumental added expenses, or even vehicle damage. Yet, that's the plight some unfortunate members of Team Sheppard

Keep your Mach up: Kendall says farewell to Sheppard

As you may have noticed, it's summertime again in North Texas. At Sheppard Air Force Base, that must mean more permanent change of station moves. That fact holds true for both me and my family. As we hand off command of the 80th Flying Training Wing on Aug. 10, we are proud to reflect back upon the

Deployed Sheppard instructor will bring hands-on expertise to field medic course

Many people who deploy learn invaluable skills that will assist them and their coworkers in their accomplishment of the mission. When returning to a training base like Sheppard, however, one's acquired knowledge can go beyond enhancing those they work alongside, influencing future generations and

Colonel Lipsey takes over as 82nd MSG commander

Col. Richard Lipsey became the new "boss of the base" during the 82nd Mission Support Group change of command ceremony at Hangar 1045 Aug. 3. 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux commented on the magnitude of Colonel Lipsey's new position.. "This job involves taking care of over

Fathers, son’s legacy finds home at Sheppard

Col. William H. Davidson greeted a crowd of onlookers Nov. 20, 1981, at the dedication of a dark and dank little structure on the northwest side of Sheppard, the Kell Field Terminal. Before that day, it had been used as storage, where refuse and unwanted goods of Sheppard laid dormant, waiting for

Support from the heart: 82nd MSG commander retires to follow spouse’s career

When 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux warned incoming 82nd Mission Support Group commander Col. Richard Lipsey that he'd have some big shoes to fill, a small chuckle went through the audience assembled at the change of command ceremony - possibly because at that moment, a

782 TRG Dining Out: Heritage to Horizon

As the Air Force celebrates its upcoming 60th birthday, the 782nd Training Group is joining in on the festivities. The group will celebrate the anniversary with a dining out Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Sheppard Club. Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas, vice commander of the Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis

Tournament ushers in back-nine of colonel's retirement

Airman's Roll Call highlights Senior Enlisted Leader Summit

This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights the first-ever Senior Enlisted Leader Summit which was held at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Gunter Annex. More than 360 senior enlisted leaders met July 22 to 27 to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing Airmen today. Attendees discussed training