Career advisor set to make professional development program more robust

Career assistance advising has undergone two changes since March and is currently going through a third. First, the career assistance office relocated from Bldg. 400 in March to the newly renovated Bldg. 832. Then, former Career Master Sgt. April Monthie retired in May. Master Sgt. Jeffery App,

Pool safety critical part of summer fun

There is nothing like a refreshing swim on a hot summer day, especially in Texas. But while swimming, Team Sheppard members need to keep safety a top priority along with the fun and excitement. Swimmers should keep in mind that while swimming can be relaxing, there is still a chance of injury while

80th OG commander completes final flight with ENJJPT

A student with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program pulled the T-37 Tweet into the Texas 'T' on Sheppard's flight ramp, completing his very first flight. Beside him was an instructor, carrying the rank of colonel. As the cockpit opened, the colonel talked briefly with the student, then

Explosive situation

AMMOC

Images of suicide bombers or improvised explosive devices taking their toll on civilian and military lives in Iraq has been daily news for the past three years. No one ever gets used to seeing the videos or photos. But, two Iraqis vowed to make a positive difference in the rebuilding process of

80th FTW commander visits Slovakia to discuss ENJJPT

An entourage from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program will make a trip to showcase the international training program to one of its newest partners. Col. Jeffrey Kendall, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, Maj. Bruce Dobbins and Cindy Slaughter, the program's financial manager at

Wing briefs officers on Force Shaping

The manning level of the Air Force has been a hot topic recently with this year's Force Shaping Board, and it's getting even hotter. Col. Lansen Conley, 82nd Training Wing vice commander, and 82nd Mission Support Squadron commander Lt. Col. Bruce Gooch briefed officers Monday and Tuesday about the

HAWC offers PT leader training for all

Team Sheppard members have an opportunity to improve their leadership abilities by attending the physical training leader courses at the health and wellness center. The process of becoming a PTL begins with either a member's choice or that of their commander. "Active duty members may ask to be

From dusk til dawn

As Team Sheppard's lights go out at night, they are just coming on for the pilots of the 80th Flying Training Wing as night flying missions start in the skies over Texoma. Students in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program receive five night flights, one in the T-37 and four in the T-38,

Teachers, staff at Sheppard Elementary prepare for new school year

Jessica Ross stared at the different teaching guides lying on a desk Tuesday morning, trying to decide where to put what. That's common for teachers preparing for the first day of school. But for this Sheppard Elementary School teacher, she's preparing for the first everything. "There's so many