May 18, 2018 Sheppard in Photos SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – This week's Sheppard in Photos takes a look at technical training, physical fitness, aircraft maintenance at the 80th Flying Training Wing and more.
May 18, 2018 RSAF students flourish under Alotaibi leadership The improvement in military discipline, bearing and standards under Royal Saudi air force Col. Bader M. Alotaibi’s watchful eye has paid dividends for the RSAF and their investment in their Airmen here. Since Alotaibi’s arrival, the attrition rate of RSAF Airmen in training has gone from about 50
March 27, 2018 When failure leads to success: 365th TRS wins AETC Adapt Award The 365th Training Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, was received the Air Education and Training Command Continuum of Learning Innovation Adapt Award for failing at a concept but developing lessons learned to one day reach their desired result.
March 22, 2018 C-130 with rich heritage arrives to support 362nd, 363rd An MC-130P Combat Shadow out of Moffett Federal Field, California, took its final flight to Sheppard AFB, where it will be used as trainer aircraft for future generations of crew chief and armament Airmen.
Feb. 7, 2018 365th TRS revamps avionics fundamentals course The 365th Training Squadron improved its avionics fundamentals course by taking common tasks such as safety, wiring and tool usage learned in other avionics courses and incorporating them into the introductory class.
Jan. 30, 2018 Sheppard honors annual award winners The 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, honored annual award winners and nominees during a banquet Jan. 26, 2018, at the Sheppard Club.
Nov. 22, 2017 A first for Sheppard maintenance From special operations to firefighting, the C-130J Super Hercules has been in service by the U.S. Air Force for the last 19 years, accumulating more than 1.2 million flying hours around the world.
Oct. 11, 2017 Sheppard 1st Sgt. selected for Thunderbirds Hailing from a horse farm in Iowa, early in his Air Force career, Master Sgt. Aaron Drain, 82nd Medical Group first sergeant, did not foresee himself becoming a first sergeant or a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird.
July 5, 2017 Sheppard hosts 4th of July open house Team Sheppard opened its gates to the public in celebration of Independence Day, July 4, 2017.