May 28, 2026 Where Leaders Are Made: Sheppard NCO Academy Dedicates Auditorium to SEAC 4 Colón‑López Same mission, new name. The Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Sheppard Air Force Base honored one of the Air Force’s highest‑ranking enlisted members by dedicating its auditorium to Retired Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón Colón‑López during a ceremony May 27, 2026.
April 8, 2022 Sykes family expands as AF family steps up The Sykes family received devastating news in February 2021 when their daughter, Zoey, was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia. Once alone, their family grew when their Air Force family stepped in to support and help them in their long journey.
Nov. 10, 2021 Victory Over Adversity: NCOA Commandant Rises to the Occasion Chief Master Sgt. Julia Bruner, the first female commandant of the Sheppard NCO Academy, is using her victories over adversity to focus on taking care of, developing and encouraging Airmen.
June 1, 2020 Sheppard NCOA leverages agile resources in fight against COVID-19 In the fight against the invisible enemy of COVID-19, the ability to adjust and rapidly flex forces has been seen in many organization here at Sheppard AFB, including the Sheppard NCO Academy.
Oct. 10, 2019 Largest NCOA class underway at Sheppard Largest non-commissioned officer class of 285 students begins at Sheppard, edging out Airey Class 19-2 at Tyndall AFB, Florida, by one student.