Historical B-52 transitions from operational to trainer

The historical B-52H Stratofortress will make its transition from operational aircraft to trainer Nov. 17 at the old SAC ramp when its vertical fin is removed. The aircraft came to Sheppard AFB Sept. 9 to be a ground instructional trainer for the 82nd Training Wing after a playing a key role in one

Air Force Academy Band comes to Wichita Falls

The Air Force Academy Band "Wild Blue Country" will perform in Wichita Falls, Texas, Nov. 17 to share an outstanding performance with Team Sheppard and the local community at the Memorial Auditorium at 7p.m."Great music," and "a performance with a patriotic flare," are some of the many compliments

Food drive helps Sheppard have a good holiday season

The Sheppard community has been coming together since Nov. 1 to help its Airmen by donating to the Give the World a Hand food drive in preparation for the upcoming holidays."So far we've collected about 75 pounds of food," said Cindy Cummings, Community Center supervisory recreation specialist. "But

Range fitness prepares Airmen for combat

Rob Shaul, U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate and Military Athlete strength and conditioning coach held a fitness seminar Nov. 9-10 at McViper's Fitness Center to teach security forces, physical training leaders and other interested Airmen how to train for combat.Military Athlete is a garage-type gym

EOD safety day brings evaluation, reflection

Working with 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight is not a job for the squeamish."It is a high-risk job," said Tech. Sgt. Sean DeVore, 56th CES EOD craftsman. "Our deployed Airmen in Iraq and Afghanistan have a variety of dangerous tasks. We disarm improvised explosive

Improved PT uniform brings new rules

With the release of the improved physical training uniform, come updated rules for wear. Retirees, dependents and others who wear the PT uniform are strongly encouraged to wear it properly -- with the shirt tucked in."I have been asked how people should deal with civilians and veterans who are

ACSC online master's program extended to captains

Air University will offer eligible mid-level Air Force captains a unique educational opportunity to enroll in an online master's degree beginning this December. The degree is designed to be career-relevant and is intended to accommodate the current high operations tempo environment, according to Dr.

Art contests to reward creativity of military children

Prizes are available to young artists participating in the 42nd Airmen and Family Readiness Center's Month of the Military Mamily art contest, which will also serve to honor injured military members as part of Wounded Warrior Month. During a student assembly Nov. 6, Col. Kris Beasley, 42nd Air Base

River Region mayors honor military

SAASS students bring smiles to Jackson Hospital's youngest patients

Maj. David Lyle said that there are four goals for a treasure chest program he started at Jackson Hospital's pediatric department: "Smiles, smiles, smiles, smiles."Major Lyle and three fellow School of Advanced Air and Space Studies students -- Army Maj. Demone Garner, Air Force Maj. B.J. Fry and