Sheppard Air Force Base

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Boy Scouts Aviation Merit Badge

Student pilots from the 469th Flying Training Squadron teach Boy Scouts about flight navigation, Nov. 20, in the M Flight room at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The scouts attended six different seminars to learn about aviation and earn their Aviation Merit Badge. The seminars were organized and taught by student volunteers from the 469th TRS class 11-03. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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These days, it's just 'us'

Airmen fill a standing-room only base theater Nov. 15 to honor Airman 1st Class Dustin J. Curley, an Airman in Training at the 362nd Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base who was killed in a vehicle accident in early November. This "sea of blue" was made up of active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen, a representation of the Air Force's Total Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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Maintaining relationships: Pair travels to Rwanda to teach maintenance management

Capt. Brian DeBruhl (far left), commander of the 373rd Training Squadron's Detachment 4 at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., and Tech. Sgt. Brandon Macken (far right, second row), an instructor at the detachment, pose for a photo with officers from the Rwanda air force in mid-September. The pair traveled to Rwanda to help train the officers in aircraft maintenance and logistics and conduct a maintenance management training course. The detachment is part of the 982nd Training Group based at Sheppard Air Force Base. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Brian DeBruhl)

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Sheppard hosts annual Veteran's Day lunch

Members of the 77th Army Band Jazz Ensemble from Fort Sill, Okla., play a tune for guests Nov. 9 at Sheppard's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon. The band performed several military numbers during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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Sheppard hosts annual Veteran's Day lunch

Guests at Sheppard's Veteran's Day Luncheon pay tribute to the nation's flag Nov. 9 at the Sheppard Club while the 77th Army Band from Fort Sill, Okla., plays the national anthem. Sheppard honored all veterans, past and present, during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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Sheppard hosts annual Veteran's Day lunch

The Sheppard Air Force Base color guard prepares to post the colors Nov. 9 at the annual Veteran's Day Luncheon at the Sheppard Club. The guest speaker for the event was former Sheppard Technical Training Center Senior Enlisted Advisor and retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas H. Taylor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken

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Sheppard hosts annual Veteran's Day lunch

Retired Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas H. Taylor, former senior enlisted advisor for the Sheppard Technical Training Center from January 1989 to October 1991, speaks to the audience Nov. 9 during Sheppard's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon. The chief emphasized the importance of taking care of veterans and those currently serving, especially those families who have someone deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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Sheppard hosts annual Veteran's Day lunch

A lone trumpeter plays "Taps" Nov. 9 during Sheppard's annual Veteran's Day Luncheon at the Sheppard Club. Originally used to signal "lights out" for military encampments, the military began using "Taps" in the late 1800s for funerals and special recognition events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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ENJJPT graduate to pilot final Discovery flight

NASA astronaut U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Boe, STS-133 pilot, dons a training version of his shuttle launch and entry suit Sept. 24 in preparation for a training session in the Space Vehicle Mock-up Facility at NASA's Johnson Space Center. United Space Alliance suit technician Steve Sholtz assisted Boe. (Courtesy photo/James Blair, NASA)

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82nd TRW recognizes quarterly award winners

Quarterly award winners for the 82nd Training Wing stand in unison Oct. 29 following a recognition event at the Sheppard Air Force Base theater. Those picture include (left to right): Col. Michael Hake, 82nd TRW vice commander; Laura McRee, 82nd CONS, Category II Civilian Supervisor of the Quarter; Tech. Sgt. Eric Helms, 365th TRS, Junior Military Training Leader of the Quarter; Capt. Chad Wigginton, 363rd TRS, CGO Instructor of the Quarter; Capt. Ramona Daugherty, 882nd Training Support Squadron, Company Grade Officer of the Quarter; Tech. Sgt. Brian Sherrod, 361st TRS, Flight Chief of the Quarter; Senior Airman Stephen Pillitiere, 82nd Security Forces Squadron, Airman of the Quarter; Staff Sgt. Douglas Johnson, 362nd TRS, NCO Honor Guardsman of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Carol Swapp, 373rd Training Squadron, Senior NCO of the Quarter; Staff Sgt. Jasmine Burdick, 361st TRS, Military Volunteer of the Quarter; Tech. Sgt. Kristopher Eddy, 361st TRS, NCO Instructor of the Quarter; Chrispus Taylor, 364th TRS, Civilian Volunteer of the Quarter; and Chief Master Sgt. David Nelson, 82nd TRW command chief master sergeant. Other winners not pictured include: Tech. Sgt. Leon Egleston, 82nd Force Support Squadron, NCO of the Quarter; Senior Airman Scott Campbell, 372nd TRS, Detachment 14, Airman Instructor of the Quarter; Master Sgt. Lester Braithwaite, 373rd TRS, Detachment 20, Senior NCO Instructor of the Quarter; Frank Bonifaz, 361st TRS, Civilian Instructor of the Quarter; Chris Lamiroult, 82nd Contracting Squadron, Category II Civilian of the Quarter; Marta Garcia, 82nd Dental Squadron, Category I Civilian of the Quarter; and Master Sgt. Kevin Wilske, 362nd TRS, Senior MTL of the Quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo/Mike Litteken)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Members of the 80th FlyingTraining Wing, including commander Col. Kevin Schneider (far left), render proper customs and courtesies Oct. 21 as the aircraft carrying NATO Air Chiefs prepares to depart. The Air Chiefs made a quick stop at Sheppard to receive a mission brief and tour the flightline and flight simulator facility used to train student pilots at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Col. Kevin Schneider, left, talks to Polish air force Lt. Gen. Lech Majewski, center, and Hungarian air force Maj. Gen. Zoltan Pinter Oct. 21 on the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program aircraft ramp during a visit by NATO Air Chiefs. The chiefs visited Sheppard Air Force Base to get a first-hand look at training aircraft and flight simulators used to train combat pilots for NATO. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Croatian Maj. Gen. Vlado Bagaric, commander of the Croatian air force and air defense, listens to a mission brief on the 80th Flying Training Wing's Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Oct. 21 at the Sheppard Club. The general and colleagues from other NATO air forces visited the base to see how ENJJPT trains combat pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Col. Kevin Schneider, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, provides a brief to NATO Air Chiefs Oct. 21 in the Sheppard Club as part of the chiefs' visit to Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. The group took a close up look at how the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Program trains combat pilots for the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Gen. Roger Brady, bottom left corner, listens as 80th Flying Training Wing Commander Col. Kevin Schneider, top right, provides a mission brief to the U.S. Air Forces Europe commander and Air Chiefs from NATO Oct. 21 at the Sheppard Club. The group made a stop at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to view the training aircraft and flight simulators used to train combat pilots for the NATO alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

NATO Air Chiefs, led by U.S. Air Forces Europe Commander Gen. Roger Brady, front, depart an aircraft Oct. 21 at the 80th Flying Training Wing. General Brady and the Air Chiefs of various NATO air forces visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to take a look at the different equipment, such as aircraft and flight simulators, used to train combat pilots for the alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

Gen. Roger Brady (on steps), commander of U.S. Air Forces Europe, departs an aircraft Oct. 21 at the 80th Flying Training Wing flightline. General Brady and Air Chiefs from NATO partners stopped at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, as part of a tour of several locations in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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NATO Air Chiefs visit Sheppard

First Lt. Mary Hossier, a protocol officer at the 80th Flying Training Wing, waits on the flightline Oct. 21 as the aircraft carrying NATO Air Chiefs prepares to land. The Air Chiefs made a quick stop at Sheppard as part of a tour to several locations in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Harry Tonemah)

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A&FRC prepares food baskets for holiday seasons

Charlie Ringwood, Airmen and Family Readiness Center holiday food basket coordinator, sorts canned food donations Oct. 27 for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. The center is accepting donations for 250 food baskets that will be distributed to Sheppard families. Deadline to request a basket through unit first sergeants is Nov. 9. Baskets will be delivered Nov.22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Debi Smith)

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361st TRS graduate earns Ace Award

361st Training Squadron graduate Airmen First Class Jason Brown, completed the Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice course with a score of 100 percent, earning the Ace Award, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 19. The course consists of eight blocks of instruction and is 61 academic days in length. Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice Airmen in Training learn to maintain the Rolls Royce T56-A-15 turboprop engine. Airman Brown will become a member of the 135th Maintenance Squadron, Warfield Air National Guard Base, Md. He is the first to receive the Ace Award for the T56 course in six years. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

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