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  • Sheppard instructor trains Iraqi military to advance in communication

    The U.S. is taking strides to rebuild Iraq and create a modern military that has the capability of defending its people and borders from enemies foreign and domestic.The Iraqi Training and Advisory Mission-Air Force have Airmen assigned to teach Iraqi personnel how to create a self sufficient and

  • Competitive shooting: more than commander's hobby

    When the 80th Flying Training Wing commander became a pilot he decided he needed to be proficient with his weapon in case he is ever in a combat environment. His diligence with combat weapons training resulted in a love for competitive shooting as an active member of the United States Practical

  • Quit tobacco for one day, quit for a lifetime

    The health and welfare of Airmen are primary concerns of the Air Force as it looks to maintain a fit force. That's why the Health and Wellness Center here is helping support the Great American Smoke Out Nov. 19 and the service's Quit Tobacco Month.Brian Todd, a health educator at the HAWC, said that

  • "Heavies" maintain cargo, bomber, tanker aircraft

    The maintainers of aircraft have the duty to fix anything that's wrong with them from the nose to the tail of the aircraft and everything in-between. All crew chiefs carry the responsibility of the physical condition of aircraft, but crew chiefs for heavy aircraft carry the responsibility of

  • Like father like son

    "I heard people from the hangar calling out 'Sergeant Val, Sergeant Val, Sergeant Val,' as we walked by on this base that was foreign to me. I was surprised, so I asked out loud "Who knows me out here?" My son answered 'Dad this is my playground. I'm in the Air Force too,'" said Carlos Valenzuela,

  • Off-duty employment procedure

    Airmen pursue off-duty employment for a variety of reasons. A second job offers benefits to Airmen ranging from more family insurance to more income to being a voluntary time consumer. An off-duty job can be very valuable, especially when the proper procedures to acquire and keep one are

  • Ensuring readiness one mouth at a time

    From their teeth to their toes, Airmen must be hale and hearty to get the Air Force mission accomplished. Dental assistants ensure Airmen wellness by taking care of a small, but mighty body part -- the mouth. The Sheppard Dental Clinic has more than 50 dental assistants. They do everything from oral

  • RAPCON protects lives in the skies

    The Air Force vision is to provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. Radar Approach Control at Sheppard plays a major part in this vision by contributing the training of military pilots throughout the Air Force and in the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot

  • Sheppard's history Doc says farewell

    Tucked away in a corner office building in Bldg. 2130, Sheppard's Heritage Center, is a treasure trove of history about the base that people know to tap when information is needed. That history walked out of the Heritage Center May 29 when Dr. Dwight "Doc" Tuttle retired as the base historian. Mr.