Commentaries

  • SFS, WFPD there to help prevent home invasions

    Recent home invasions locally have sparked concerns about home security in several communities. Although no incidents have been reported on Sheppard proper, the 82nd Security Forces Squadron and the Wichita Falls Police Department are working together to inform communities on how to protect their

  • Oh What a Night!

    As I hope you all know by now, last Saturday night Sheppard celebrated the 60th Anniversary of the United States Air Force in high style. And what a night it was! For those of you that weren't there, let me fill you in. Hangar 1045 was the venue, with vintage and current aircraft impressively

  • Remembering Patriot's Day...Six Years After 9/11

    As hard as it is to believe, six years have passed since the traumatic events of Sept. 11, 2001, when 19 terrorists attacked our country and murdered thousands of innocent people in New York, Washington D.C. and in a field in Pennsylvania. The attacks forever changed us as a nation and made us

  • Hotter 'N Hell Hundred MOVES Cyclists at Sheppard

    As you all know, two weekends ago Sheppard hosted a segment of the Hotter 'N Hell Hundred bike ride. Although the 100-mile route did not transit the base, the 25-mile, 50-mile, and 100K routes did and attracted thousands of cyclists to Sheppard. The routing featured a rest stop at the Pitsenbarger

  • Let's Prevent this Tragedy

    Team Sheppard--Imagine this scenario: You come back from a fun 3-day Labor Day weekend Tuesday morning, you sit down at your desk and turn on your computer, and you notice this e-mail from me in your in-box: "Team Sheppard: I have some very sad news to report to you this morning. SSgt John Doe, from

  • Don't let bad food preparation spoil Labor Day fun

    Labor Day is just around the corner and many people will be firing up the grills for barbecues and picnic gatherings. Year after year, about 1-in-10 Americans has an illness caused by food, commonly known as food poisoning. Don't let bacteria spoil your festivities. Here are some safety tips to keep

  • Simple procedures can prevent animal bites

    The number of rabies cases is small in the United States, but bites can be fatal if left untreated. Rabies is a disease that attacks the brain and can lead to death. Some of the symptoms include insomnia, anxiety, slight or partial paralysis, and hydrophobia (fear of water). Death will occur within

  • Cycling safety makes for easy riders

    About 100 people are killed each year and thousands are injured in bicycle collisions in Texas. More bicyclists are hitting the roads as gas prices skyrocket. Follow these simple guidelines to help avoid mishaps: For bicyclists: Always be seen. During the day wear clothes that will stand out. During

  • Are you working harder or smarter?

    As many of you know, our Air Force is undergoing a transformation to remain the world's best air, space and cyberspace force. Part of that transformation involves getting smaller, reducing our size by approximately 40,000 personnel. Here at Sheppard, our share of that reduction is over 500