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  • Holiday guidance for DoD personnel

    The holidays have always been a time for exchanging gifts. All DoD personnel, however, should remember that federal ethics regulations sometimes restrict these activities. DoD personnel may not accept gifts offered because of their official positions or offered by a prohibited source, such as a

  • 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