Support for troops topic highlights Armed Forces Day luncheon

In the 60s, America's armed forces took part in an expensive, unpopular war. Today, America's armed forces are involved in another expensive, unpopular war. The difference is the American public's support for the men and women in uniform. During the Vietnam War, American troops returned from battle

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First-class tour for first-grade students

Nearly 100 first-grade students from City View Elementary School got a taste of Sheppard's daily routine May 5 with a tour of the base fire department and training facilities at the 782nd Training Group. The visit was part of the Partners-In-Education initiative the unit and its personnel

Recycling 101

Recycling materials used every day is one way adults can ensure a future quality of life for future generations. But, it can also save significant dollars for the Air Force. "Everyone is a vital partner to the base Recycling Program," said Mr. Rick Milhollon, recycling program manager. The Sheppard

82nd TRW commander notifies lieutenants of results

The wait is over for the results of the much-anticipated Force Shaping Board. Brig. Gen. James A. Whitmore said Sheppard's lieutenants faired well. Senior raters across the Air Force were allowed to inform their personnel after board results were officially released Wednesday morning. "Based on the

Sheppard represents AETC at marathon

Representing your base and commander are an honor, but four Team Sheppard members have been selected to represent not only Sheppard, but the Air Education and Training Command at the 10th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Dave Max, Derek Rowe, Randy Lund and Mark

Sheppard represents AETC at marathon

Representing your base and commander are an honor, but four Team Sheppard members have been selected to represent not only Sheppard, but the Air Education and Training Command at the 10th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Dave Max, Derek Rowe, Randy Lund and Mark

Youth center offers several gymnastics classes

Shane Donovan, a KinderGym gymnastics student at the Madrigal Youth Center, sees the world upside down - literally. When he and about 59 other students attend one of the gymnastics classes the youth center offers, they see the world from a plethora of angles. Pliable pair Deann Dangelmayr and Sarah

Quiet, please

Sheppard's new librarian has big plans for the depository of novels and reference books, the first of which is performing well during this month's Operational Readiness Inspection. Kathleen Roseboom began work at the library July 24. She said they have rearranged some book shelves and made other

Pond: Goodwill triumphs over evil

"I will never forget going back into the Pentagon two days later, while it was still burning, and smelling that awful smell of smoke and I think burned bodies," Col. Gary Pond recalled five years after he almost became a victim of a terrorist act. "It was a sickening smell." The smells, sights and