/ Published May 02, 2019
Tech. Sgt. Andrew Smith, 364th Training Squadron electrical and environmental systems instructor, discusses the various parts of an MHU-83 bomb lift truck with his students at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 2, 2019. The MHU-83 is used to load munitions onto aircraft. During the course, students will learn how to operate an MHU-83 as well as what parts are required to keep it functioning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)
Airman Baylie Kalkusinski, 363rd Training Squadron F-16 aircraft armament systems apprentice course student, demonstrates how to secure an air intercept missile onto an aircraft at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2019. Knowing how to properly load an AIM-9 is a core task for a munitions loader. Students must be proficient in these tasks in order to graduate from their training school and further contribute to mission success at their future duty stations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)
Airmen Casey Brennen, Isaac Schlipp and Arafat Romeo, 366th Training Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance course students, work on a reverse osmosis water purification unit at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 2, 2019. The reverse osmosis water purification unit is used to purify unclean water into usable product, so that bases stateside and down range can operate efficiently and accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)
Airman 1st Class John Muckenfuss and Alex Lee and Staff Sgt. Brad Lannen, 366th Training Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance course students, work together to repair a double diaphragm pump at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 2, 2019. The double diaphragm pump is a portable pump used to empty tanks and clean valve pits. It is commonly referred to as the workhorse pump in the civil engineering career field since it is used so frequently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)
Airman Garrett Benson and Adrian Franco, 366th Training Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance course students, repair a double diaphragm pump at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 2, 2019. The double diaphragm pump is a portable pump used to empty tanks and clean valve pits. It is commonly referred to as the workhorse pump in the civil engineering career field since it is used so frequently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)
Airman Isaac Schlipp 366th Training Squadron water and fuels systems maintenance course student, works on a reverse osmosis water purification unit at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 2, 2019. The reverse osmosis water purification unit is used to purify unclean water into usable product, so that bases stateside and down range can operate efficiently and accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)
Staff. Sgt. Mark T. Lennox, 363rd Training Squadron F-16 aircraft armament apprentice course student, poses for a photo at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2019. Lennox, an Arizona native, served in the Navy for 8 years prior to joining the Air Force. Lennox said he joined the Air Force to be a positive role model for his kids and to make a difference. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madeleine E. Remillard)
Airman Dylan Senne, 363rd Training Squadron F-16 aircraft armament systems apprentice course student, helps load an air intercept missile onto an aircraft at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2019. To ensure the safety of anyone who comes in contact with a loaded aircraft, munitions must be secured in place. During the course, students train with both aircraft and munitions to make sure they are proficient in AIM-9 loading and downloading. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ilyana A. Escalona)
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- This week's Sheppard in Photos highlights training from the 363rd, 364th and 366th Training Squadrons. Do you spot your Airman or wingman?