Oct. 10, 2023 WATCH: Competencies' Role in Force Development Air Education and Training Command officials continue to rapidly codify occupational competencies that form the foundation of training and education programs that ultimately produce the most competitive Airmen possible for the Warfighter.
April 21, 2023 AETC command team visits Sheppard AFB The AETC command team was at Sheppard AFB for a closer look at how members of the 82nd Training Wing are developing Airmen and investing in a ready and resilient force.
Oct. 14, 2021 AETC command chief: Focus is preparing Airmen for tomorrow's fight The top enlisted leader of Air Education and Training command, Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, got an up-close look at the Air Force’s largest technical training wing Oct. 6-7 during an immersion tour.
July 15, 2021 Drew takes command of 82nd TRW, set to develop Airmen AF needs Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew took command of 82nd Training Wing, the largest and most diverse of the four technical wings in Air Education and Training Command and Air Force, during a change of command ceremony here. Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, 2nd Air Force commander, officiated the ceremony.
May 24, 2021 80th OSS tops in AETC The 80th Operations Support Squadron has proven to stand out among the rest as they received recognition by Air Education and Training Command as the top OSS for 2020 in operations and training support.
May 7, 2021 3 Airmen earn Master MTL designation in inaugural competition Sheppard AFB has kicked off a new program called the Master Military Training Leader Program to identify and put those individuals out front for the purpose of the continued training and mentorship of their peers. With only 10% considered for this distinction at any given time, the 82nd and 782nd
Jan. 20, 2021 Eyes on the skies result in recognition for controller, flight safety An air traffic controller and the Flight Safety Office at Sheppard were recently recognized among the best at what they do by Air Education and Training Command.
April 9, 2020 Sheppard 1 of 5 AETC bases to use new COVID-19 test kits Sheppard AFB is one of five bases in Air Education and Training Command selected to receive new BioFire UEA test kits, which will knock down the turnaround time for COVID-19 results to potentially minutes instead of days, according to AETC.
Feb. 20, 2020 AETC command team experiences Sheppard, where combat capability begins Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and AETC Command Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel experienced one of the Air Force's most diverse and unique training bases when they visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 19-20, 2020.
Nov. 20, 2019 Technology, breadth of technical training on display for 2nd AF commander New 2nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos wrapped up her first formal visit to the Air Force’s largest technical training wing Nov. 19, having seen and experienced some of the cutting-edge training tools employed today as well as areas that could use a little more attention.