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  • Boil Water Rescind Notice Bldg 1719

    1.  On 20 February 2015, Sheppard AFB PWS issued a boil water notification for Bldg. 1719 Sheppard AFB, TX 76311 to comply with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). The notification was to inform the patrons of Bldg. 1719 that on 19 February 2015, PAE was required to turn off the water

  • Boil Water Notice BLDG 1360

    1.  In accordance with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sheppard AFB is issuing a boil water notice for the employees and patrons of building 1360, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311, effective 4 March 2015.  The water supply for building 1360 was shut off for maintenance, causing pressure

  • Tree trimming on base

    All trees on base fall under the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan and AETCI 32-7065.  The removal or pruning of any trees, shrubs, or hedges requires written approval from the installations Natural Resource Manager.Minor pruning and trimming of new growth or containment, are the

  • Boil Water Notice for BLDG 1719

    SUBJECT:  Boil Water Notice for Sheppard AFB, Potable Water System (PWS) ID 2430007, Wichita Falls, Texas1.  In accordance with the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Sheppard AFB is issuing a boil water notice for the employees and patrons of building 1719, Sheppard AFB, TX 76311,

  • Pneumonia prevention

    Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can cause mild to severe illness in people of all ages. In the United States approximately 2 to 3 million people develop pneumonia each year, resulting in 45,000 deaths. The good news is that pneumonia is often preventable.  First and foremost, one should

  • Concerned about measles?

    The recent measles outbreak that began at Disneyland in Southern California has received a bundle of media attention.Measles spread from an unvaccinated, infected person who had visited the park in December 2014.  According to CDC health officials, 68 cases were reported from Jan. 1- 23, 2015 that

  • Skunks at Sheppard: Rabies awareness

    With the weather changing constantly and it getting gradually colder, it is inevitable a few "creepy-crawlers" will make their way indoors and around your homes with the intent of staying warm for the winter. Skunks in particular have begun to sneak into buildings across Sheppard. The best

  • MorningStar Farms Black Bean Burgers Recalled Over Potential Allergy Concerns

    MorningStar Farms has issued a voluntary recall for two types of black bean burgers due to undeclared peanut allergen, which is not listed on the label.MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean Burgers (both 9.5 and 18.9 oz packages) with used by dates between April 14, 2016 and June 30, 2016 and Chipotle

  • Recalling 2014 Granny Smith And Gala Apples After Link To Listeria

    The 82d AMDS Public Health Flight received a food recall from Bidart Bros. of Bakersfield. They are voluntarily recalling ALL of its Granny Smith and Gala apple (fresh-pack, peelers, and processors) shipped from its packing facility Shafter, California in 2014.A test was conducted on 23 December

  • Top 5 things you REALLY need to know about the Flu

    Sheppard Health Alert: Flu Jan 14, 2015Top 5 things you REALLY need to know about the Flu:1. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has declared this year's seasonal flu a national epidemic. 2. The flu is a contagious respiratory illness that infects the nose, throat, and lungs.  The