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July 13, 2021
Lemon takes command of AF's most diverse training group

Col. Daniel W. Lemon took command of the 782nd Training Group, while Col. Loren B. Graham handed over the guidon after three years in the leadership position. Brig. Gen. Kenyon K. Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, officiated the ceremony.
July 13, 2021
St.Sauver takes 82nd MSG guidon, set to advance Sheppard mission

The 82nd Mission Support Group welcomed its new leader July 7, 2021, during a ceremony that saw Col. Charles “Andy” St.Sauver take command, replacing Col. Joshua DeMotts. Brig. Gen. Kenyon K. Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, officiated the ceremony.
June 23, 2021
Burks set to lead, change and win as 82nd MDG commander

Col. Felicia L. Burks took command of the 82nd Medical Group from Col. Kevin J. McCal during a change of command ceremony here June 16, 2021.
May 24, 2021
BHM culminates with Booker T. Washington visit

The 82nd Training Group hosted students from Booker T. Washington Elementary School on May 14, 2021, as part of their Black History Month visit which was cancelled in February due to the winter storm affecting most of Texas.
Feb. 28, 2021
Wing recognizes award nominees at Medallion Ceremony

Nominees for 82nd Training Wing Annual and Technical Training Awards for 2020 were recognized at the base theater Feb. 25, 2021, during a Medallion Ceremony.
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
Oct. 23, 2020
AC-130W Stinger II adds modern relevance to technical training

A new aircraft arrived here Oct. 19, 2020, that will provide some much-needed firepower and an advanced training platform for armament and crew chief Airmen in Training in the near future. The AC-130W Stinger II from Cannon AFB, New Mexico, will serve as a new ground instructional trainer for ammo
Oct. 6, 2020
82nd TRW leadership team visits new Sheppard training asset

Brig. Gen. Kenyon Bell, 82nd TRW commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Diena Mosely visited their new teammates in the 381st Training Group at Vandenberg AFB Sept. 28-30 to check out the group’s mission.
Oct. 5, 2020
AETC senior leaders visit new Sheppard unit

Air Education and Training Command Commander Lt. Gen. Brad Webb and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, AETC command chief, visited the command’s and Sheppard Air Force Base’s newest training asset at Vandenberg AFB Sept. 29, 2020.

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