82nd SFS says early goodbye to MWD

Since his arrival to Sheppard in May 1998, the 10-year old, 90-pound Belgian Tervuren named Charque has had quite an illustrious career, which was cut short recently due to an injury. Maj. Gregory Nowak, 82nd Security Forces Squadron commander, retired Charque about two years early with the same

We're at war, too

The 82nd Training Wing's new commander made his message loud and clear Aug. 25 during a change of command ceremony at the parade field - we, too, are at war. "Our Airmen are going to war," said Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux, "and because they are, we in Air Education and Training Command must

Sheppard strives for 0 percent GTC default rate

Financial responsibility is one important part of an Air Force member's duty and is a task that Sheppard and Air Education and Training Command are taking very seriously as they work to decrease the number of government travel cards that have overdue payments by cardholders. The Department of

In remembrance

Sheppard Field: the early years

"We stand as a defeated nation . . . and whether we stand in the future depends largely upon the awakening of the American people and regaining of lost ground in the military phase," said Col. Edward C. Black, commander of Sheppard Field to a civic group during the grim days of February 1942. Months

Homegrown Airman Tracking System saves time

Time is valuable, especially in the Air Force. Now, Sheppard's Airmen-in-training and military training leaders can save a lot of it. Airmen-in-training must be accounted for at all times to ensure they maintain proper phase and for MTLs to keep an eye out for them. So every time they leave their

Knowledge is power

If anything is ever constant in today's environment, it's change. That's why Master Sgt. Jeff App, the 82nd Training Wing's Career Assistance Advisor, said it's important for enlisted members and even young officers to realize the value his service provides. "We're reshaping the Air force to help

General has sights set on improving Sheppard's mission

Brig. Gen. Richard Devereaux, commander of the 82nd Training Wing, may not have a complete overhaul of Sheppard in mind, but he does have some ideas for tweaking the current system. "Brig. Gen. (James) Whitmore left me with an excellent wing and base, but we're going to work hard to make it even

Field day fun

Each year Sheppard Elementary holds a field day for about 300 kindergarten through sixth graders, giving them the chance to have a day of fun after a year of hard work. Field day demonstrates to parents the skills the children have learned, builds children's confidence and gives them a chance to

Controllers move into new $12 million air complex

It's been a long time coming for those who have swayed with the old control tower when winds get to 20 knots or greater. Air traffic controllers from the 80th Operations Support Squadron moved into the new $12 million 142-foot tower situated at the center of the airfield along Avenue K. Although