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Nov. 10, 2022
80th FTW, USDA set for bird mitigation operation

Sheppard AFB will conduct a joint operation with the USDA Nov. 14-18, 2022, in an attempt to mitigate one of the biggest threats to its flying training mission: birds.
Nov. 2, 2022
Sheppard Airman honors fallen Marine, has solid showing in 47th MCM

Second Lt. Grace Tinkey, a student awaiting pilot training at the 80th Flying Training Wing, ran the 47th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022, in honor of her friend and fallen hero Marine Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, who was killed on Aug. 26, 2021, when a suicide bomb went off in at
Sept. 26, 2022
Advance Force Development: Updated, modern GITAs enhance technical training

Sheppard AFB has improved a specific aspect, or tool, of advancing its force development piece over the past few years in a very particular way as it has brought on much-needed upgrades to its ground instructional training aircraft, or GITA, fleet, the aircraft on which all of the Air Force’s new
Sept. 14, 2022
Student pilot takes unique look inside munitions maintenance officer course

A chance meeting while on a photo assignment for the 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs Office led to a unique training prospect for a casual student pilot awaiting training, a first for Sheppard AFB, and one that could lead to further opportunities for other casuals.
Aug. 5, 2022
Virtual reality centerpiece for 362nd Innovation Expo

The 362nd Training Squadron hosted an innovation expo on Thursday, July 28, 2022, to demonstrate the new ways they are optimizing the students' learning environment through the use of virtual reality technology.
July 13, 2022
Ploetz takes command of 82nd Training Group

The 82nd Training Group welcomed new leadership July 8, 2022, when Col. Charles G. Ploetz took command of the organization known as Aircraft Maintenance University. Col. John C. Lofton the III relinquished command.
July 6, 2022
Lofton set to retire after 30 years of service

82nd Training Group Commander Col. John C. Lofton III's Air Force journey will end where it began as he is set to hang up his uniform and leave the Air Force from the very place he started more than 30 years ago. He will relinquish command during a ceremony on July 7, 2022, and retire on a later
July 2, 2022
Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.
July 1, 2022
'Ride into Summer' campaign awards new bikes to children

Nine Sheppard AFB children were rewarded with new bicycles July 1, 2022, for their efforts in the Commissary's "Ride into Summer" coloring contest and campaign.
June 30, 2022
Mueller's penchant for 'yes' leads to eventful 25-year career

Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Mueller, the former command chief master sergeant of the 80th Flying Training Wing and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program here, retired from the Air Force June 29, 2022.

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