News - Tag 80th FTW

Jan. 6, 2017
Droning On: Drone use prohibited at Sheppard

As the holiday season comes to a close, Sheppard reminds base and community members who have an unmanned aircraft, or drone, to remember the rules and safety measures when flying.It is important for base residents and local community members to understand the Sheppard Air Force Base Instruction
Oct. 5, 2016
Second to none: 2nd Air Force commander visits Sheppard

Maj. Gen. Robert Labrutta, 2nd Air Force commander, visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing for an immersion tour of Sheppard, Oct. 3-5, 2016.
July 12, 2016
Inspector General UEI results highlight 120 top performers

Sheppard’s office of the Inspector General named 120 Airmen and civilians as top performers in April’s Capstone Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
July 8, 2016
80th Operations Group change of command

80th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Gregory Keeton, officiated the 80th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Sheppard Air Force Base on July 6, 2016.Italian Air Force Col. Paolo Baldasso, 80th Operations Group commander, relinquished command to German Air Force Col. Bernhard Hey.
July 7, 2016
AETC leadership visits Sheppard

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command and Chief Master Sgt. David Staton, AETC command chief, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, took a quick three-day trip to visit Team Sheppard June 28 – 30. The two top AETC leaders received mission briefings, participated
May 16, 2016
Virginia Rhone: More than just a shuttle driver

Almost 6,300 NATO fighter pilots were trained during the 31 years that Mrs. Virginia Rhone has been part of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program at Sheppard.
May 10, 2016
Pilot program remains laser-focused in the face of an Air Force pilot shortage

Officials with the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program remain laser-focused on maximizing training production as the Air Force faces a growing pilot shortage. “The Air Force is currently about 500 pilots short of requirements,” Col. Paul Moga, 80th Flying Training Wing vice commander, said.