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  • Tech. Sgts. Ryan McBride, 19th Maintenance Squadron NCO in charge of metals technology, and Jason Felts, 19th Maintenance Squadron sheet metal production lead, prepare a new 3D printed hydraulic pump bracket for installation at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 4, 2020. 3D printing the bracket will make it easier for C-130J maintenance units across the Air Force to obtain the part and eliminate the need to manufacture the part themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jayden Ford)

    Metals tech training the foundation for NCO's innovative success

    Tech. Sgt. Ryan McBride, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the 19th Maintenance Squadron’s metals technology shop at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, was on the right side of a success story when his idea to have a C-130J Super Hercules hydraulic pump bracket fabricated using 3D printing technology was realized. While the creation of the part did not happen in a traditional metals technology fashion, it still took a foundational knowledge to be able to envision the product from beginning to end.
  • Sheppard AFB public water system

    Bioenvironmental releases annual water quality report

    A consumer confidence report released by the 82nd Medical Group Bioenvironmental Flight recently shows the water supply serving Sheppard AFB meets or exceeds standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Haas addresses in-person, virtual audience during change of command ceremony

    Haas assumes command of 80th FTW

    Col. Robert F. Haas Jr. assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing on June 19, 2020 during a change of command ceremony.
  • 361st TRS propulsion apprentice course students learn their trade

    361st TRS propulsion students hone their craft

  • David Bowles monitors aircraft in radar approach control facility

    OSS controller earns prestigious aviation safety award

    A quick decision by David Bowles, an 80th Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control civilian, prevented a potential mid-air collision of two Air Force aircraft on Aug. 1, 2019, becoming the first controller in Sheppard AFB history to earn the Lt. Gen. Gordon A. Blake Aircraft Assist Award for aviation safety.
  • Glenn Barham, President of the Sheppard Military Affairs Committee, and his wife Mary Lynne pose for a photo at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 5, 2020. They were the most recent inductees to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Program's Hall of Fame. Their support towards the 80th Flying Training Wing includes, organizing support for air shows, steering committee dinners, securing state funding and much more. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Megan Morrissey)

    Barhams become newest ENJJPT Hall of Fame inductees

    Glenn and Mary Lynne Barham was inducted into the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Hall of Fame here June 15, 2020, adding to the list of area residents who have gone above and beyond to support the multi-national program.
  • Aircrew Flight Equipment student secures ejection seat riser straps

    AFE last ones to let aircrews down

    When it comes to the safety and survival of the Air Force’s flying community, aircrew flight equipment Airmen are the first in line to ensure they are the last ones to let aircrews down.
  • Airman First Class Frankie Rodriguez, 364th Training Squadron electrical and environmental systems apprentice course student, poses for a photo at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 3, 2020. Rodriguez is a Massachusetts native and joined the Air Force to challenge himself and create professional opportunities. He scored 100 percent on all ten of the course's block tests. Doing so has earned him the ACE award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Pedro Tenorio)

    Massachusetts native ACEs E&E course

    An Airman from the 364th Training Squadron said he loves a challenge, so he went and challenged himself to perfect one of the challenging courses we have here on Sheppard. Spoiler alert – he won
  • Tech. Sgt. Sara Moreno review a patient's form

    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.
  • A 361st Training Squadron aerospace propulsion student wears a mask during training as precautions for the COVID-19 virus at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 1, 2020. The student is working on an aircraft engine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Pedro Tenorio)

    361st TRS swings into action to limit potential spread of COVID-19

    Sheppard has improvised, adapted and overcome many of the obstacles caused by COVID-19, and leadership continues to apply procedures and precautions to ensure training continues. One of Sheppard's technical training squadrons has adapted a new training schedule to spread out classes to reduce potential spread of the virus.
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