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  • International environment, innovation to headline 21st-century pilot training

    The 77th meeting of the ENJJPT Steering Committee, which is the governing body of the world’s only internationally manned and operated pilot training program, was held at Sheppard AFB March 11-15 to give representatives from partner nations an opportunity to discuss the physical and financial health

  • Sheppard in photos

    Personally...I like to think of myself as a handyman, I do my part around the house. BUT if my aircraft ever starts malfunctioning or isn't running, I'm calling the men and women who specialize in maintaining Air Force aircraft and those who handle the machinery that help fix them. That's right

  • Thiesen takes command of GAF TTC, prepares for move to Sheppard

    A new commander took the reins of the German air force Tactical Training USA Command, which is set to move to Sheppard Air Force Base soon, during a change of command ceremony, March 13, 2019, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Col. Werner Theisen assumed command of the GAF Tactical Training

  • PTN innovations moving to undergraduate pilot training

    Beginning May 31, 2019, flying training wings will formally begin integrating innovations from Pilot Training Next into the undergraduate pilot training curriculum,19th Air Force officials announced at the PTN Technology Expo held here March 12-13. Taking lessons learned and data derived from

  • Sheppard in photos

    SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Pop quiz, what kind of training happens at Sheppard? A. Avionics B. Water and Fuel systems C. Crew Chiefs? Trick question, all of those and so much more.

  • Pennsylvania native aces munitions systems apprentice course

    Ace awards are not just given they are earned through sweat and determination. An Airman who receives the ace award are an embodiment of the Air Force's third core value - excellence in all we do. To receive the Ammo Ace Award the student must achieve a 100 percent on all seven block tests in the

  • Main Gate to close as construction set to begin March 11

    The Main Gate at Sheppard Air Force Base will close Sunday, March 10, 2019, at 6 p.m. in preparation for the multi-million dollar project that is a local, state and federal partnership venture to enhance base security and safety through infrastructure repair and improvement. Construction will begin

  • Army names 362nd TRS instructor best of quarter

    It’s no secret that Sheppard Air Force Base’s excellence reaches far and wide. Tech. Sgt. Casey Andersen is the perfect example of this. Andersen was recognized as Distinguished Instructor of the Quarter for the Army’s 128th Aviation Brigade, the best out of more than 500 instructors.