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  • Simulator enhances training for next generation of LROs

    Preparation of readiness officers to perform those tasks as directors of operations in a squadron begins here at the 363rd Training Squadron’s Air Force Logistics Officer School, and that now includes the use of model and simulation software to enhance the learning process.

  • Airmen in Training sweep competition in gaming tournament

    Two teams from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Saudi Air Force competed in four best-of-three matches in fan-favorite games Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Rocket League, a soccer-style game on steroids where the players are vehicles. The United States team swept the series, 4-0, to win the

  • AF selects 13 Sheppard Airmen for promotion to E-8

    Thirteen masters sergeants here were among the more than 1,400 E-7s Air Force wide selected for promotion to senior master sergeant. More than 17,400 master sergeants were eligible for promotion during this 22E8 cycle, according to Air Force Personnel Center, making the promotion rate 8.28 percent.

  • Annual Sheppard AFAF campaign begins March 14

    The annual AFAF Campaign for Sheppard AFB will officially kick off on March 14, 2022, with this year’s theme being “For Airmen and Guardians, by Airmen and Guardians.” 

  • Airman's 20-year path to service epitome of resilience

    Senior Airman Michael McCullough is an example of a dogged mentality and desire to don the Air Force blue and serve his country. His 20-year journey to serve is the epitome of the type of resiliency the Air Force encourages.

  • Winter weather pauses technical, pilot training

    Training was suspended on Feb. 2, 2022, when the system hit the region with plummeting temperatures and freezing precipitation. The amount of ice and snow that accumulated over the next couple days resulted in the commander, Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew, to close the installation Feb. 3-4, with the

  • Orkisz takes command of GAF Tactical Training Command

    Col. Frank Orkisz took command of the German Air Force Tactical Training Command here Jan. 26, 2022, replacing Col. Werner Theisen, who had commanded the organization since it moved from Holloman AFB, New Mexico to Sheppard in 2019. GAF Maj. Gen. Peter Klement, Commander Flying Units, German Air