Feb. 6, 2024 82nd Medical Group enhances training and readiness through Ready Eagle exercise The 82nd Medical Group participated in a Ready Eagle exercise to strengthen training and readiness in response to mass casualty events recently. Ready Eagle is a training program funded through the Defense Health Agency to amplify Medical Contingency Response Home Station readiness, team integration
Nov. 7, 2023 The Life Coach Program: motivating and supporting AiTs The Integrated Resilience Office introduced the Life Coach Program, an initiative focused on enhancing the well-being and performance of Airmen in Training here.
Aug. 1, 2023 Guiding the skies: Sheppard air traffic controllers use composure, expertise to ensure safe flight operations Air traffic control is an in-demand career that requires training, skill, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. While all air traffic controllers share these characteristics, being an air traffic controller at Sheppard Air Force Base offers a unique environment that
May 12, 2023 CMSAF challenges Airmen to ‘make a difference’ Bass took the opportunity to address Sheppard’s unique audience – Airmen in training. She urged them to stay focused and maintain their readiness, and reiterated the need for continued investment in training and technology.
May 11, 2023 EOD Preliminary Course Challenges Students Physically and Mentally Master Sgt. Kyle Chandler and his staff of trainers and coaches will spend the next few weeks pushing the students to their physical, mental, and emotional limits before they move on to the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal course at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
April 24, 2023 Lahella Jones named SAPR Victim Advocate of the Year Ms. Jones was recognized by the Department of Defense as the SAPR Victim Advocate of the Year for 2023. Her involvement with SAPR began in 2006, when she volunteered during her active-duty Air Force career.
Feb. 6, 2023 82nd TRW recognizes annual award winners The 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base hosted its annual award banquet at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Events Center to recognize its Annual and Technical Training Award winners Feb. 3, 2023.
Jan. 28, 2021 New District 13 congressman visits Sheppard Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) made his first visit to Sheppard AFB Jan. 27, 2021, home to the only Air Force installation that conducts both technical and pilot training.
Dec. 23, 2020 Student assignment process focus of Sheppard's first Art of the Possible event An initiative that encourages innovation and creativity that challenges the status quo is underway here to take a soups-to-nuts look at the technical training process and, over time, improve its various phases employing a constraints-based management system used by Air Force Sustainment Centers. A
July 16, 2020 Lofton returns to Sheppard, takes command of 82nd TRG Col. John C. Lofton III took command of the 82nd Training Group on July 15, 2020, during a ceremony at Sheppard. He replaced Col. Michael Donahue II, who held the position for three years.