July 16, 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.
July 27, 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.
July 10, 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
Nov. 22, 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.