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  • SECAF visits Sheppard AFB

    Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Wing Oct. 4-5, where he got a first-hand look at how Sheppard Airmen are transforming technical and flying training to support the future fight.

  • 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

  • Orgeron takes command of 80th FTW, ENJJPT

    Col. Brad E. Orgeron took command of the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, June 24, 2022. Col. Robert F. Haas Jr. relinquished command.

  • Haas set to hang up flight suit after almost 27 years of service

    Col. Robert F. Haas Jr.’s life has admittedly been full of unplanned journeys. His almost 27-year adventure as an Air Force officer and aviator will come to a close June 24, 2022, when he relinquishes command of the 80th Flying Training Wing here and retires from the service.

  • 300 sorties makes for an Awesome Day at ENJJPT

    The 80th Flying Training Wing came together with a goal of setting a new record for the number of sorties flown at the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program, making their efforts an Awesome Day for the program.

  • Leavitt: Dream big, work hard

    Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Chief of Safety for the Air and Space Forces, visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022, as the guest speaker for an undergraduate pilot training graduation at the 80th Flying Training Wing, but also took time for professional development opportunities.

  • Jackson, Cornyn, Cruz introduce resolutions to commemorate Sheppard

    Thirteenth Congressional District Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas) and Texas Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz submitted the documents in their respective chambers – House Resolution 728 and Senate Resolution 424 – on Oct. 20, 2021. The resolutions recognize the dedication of the installation on Oct. 17,