16 Jul 2020

Lofton returns to Sheppard, takes command of 82nd TRG

Col. John C. Lofton III took command of the 82nd Training Group on July 15, 2020, during a ceremony at Sheppard. He replaced Col. Michael Donahue II, who held the position for three years.

27 Jul 2018

Zeigler aces 36-day aircraft fuels systems course

Airman 1st Class Taitem Zeigler of Natoma, Kansas, earned an ACE award July 25, 2018, after he scored 100s on the final test of the 36-day aircraft fuels systems course at Sheppard AFB, Texas.

10 Jul 2018

Operation helps Airmen, others begin career on right foot

Airmen are issued steel-toed work boots during basic training, but what once felt like a good fit might begin to cause some aches and pains along the way. A group of men in the 82nd Training Group operations office are tasked with making sure Airmen have the right fit when it comes to boots by the time they leave Sheppard AFB.

22 Nov 2017

A first for Sheppard maintenance

From special operations to firefighting, the C-130J Super Hercules has been in service by the U.S. Air Force for the last 19 years, accumulating more than 1.2 million flying hours around the world.