AETC announces top 3 energy-reducing bases

Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced the installation winners for the 2009 Energy Incentive Award program. Vance AFB, Okla., led the command with a 13.4 percent reduction in energy intensity and will receive a $1.5 million award. In a very tight race, Altus AFB, Okla.,

Maj. Gen. Hertog assumes command of 2nd Air Force

When Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog assumed command of the 2nd Air Force at Keesler Air Force Base Sept. 9 from Maj. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz called the two generals "two of the finest leaders the Air Force has known." "When I meet with Airmen, I always tell them 'you're the next great

Sheppard receives historic B-52H for training

AETC invites Sheppard Airmen to volunteer as MTI

The Air Force is currently searching for fresh faces to join the military training instructor corps. As part of this search, Air Education and Training Command sent MTIs from base to base to explain their role and recruit young noncomissioned officers and senior airmen to join them as MTIs. Tech.

BMT construction project begins this fall

Change is coming to the Lackland skyline this fall. What will be the largest military construction program in the Air Force begins next month when work starts on the first of 13 new basic military training facilities. With a price tag of nearly $900 million, the eight airmen training complexes and

Local community shows support with 5th Annual Dove Hunt

Members of Team Sheppard and the local community met Sept. 5 for the 5th Annual Clay County Dove Salute to the Military in Henrietta, Texas. More than 170 Sheppard Airmen attended the hunt. "It is our way to say thank you to the military," said Deborah Clark, one of the event's hosts. "Since we

Airman awarded Bronze Star

Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz, Air Education and Training Command commander, presented a Bronze Star medal to Master Sgt. Shawn Williams at Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 31. According to his citation, Sergeant Williams, 3rd Brigade Combat Team senior joint terminal attack controller, received the Bronze Star for

Altus wins $1 million in AETC competition

The 97th Air Mobility Wing placed second in the Air Education and Training Command Energy Incentive competition Aug. 25. The wing received $1 million for its energy conservation effort, which will be spent on high priority quality of life initiatives on base. Vance Air Force Base, Okla., won $1.5

Aircraft maintenance facility dedicated to Tuskegee Airman

Team Keesler celebrated the life and time of retired Col. Lawrence Roberts Aug. 28 with a ceremony dedicating the 403rd Wing's consolidated aircraft maintenance facility in his honor. The new $22.6 million structure is used to perform maintenance on equipment for aircraft assigned to the 53rd

Sheppard inducts newest NCOs

Sheppard inducted 55 senior airmen to the noncommissioned officer ranks in a ceremony Aug. 28 at the base theater. Senior Airman Rodrigo Trevino, 82nd Civil Engineering Squadron, said he is ready to answer the call. "It's a challenge getting the promotion but it is also very exciting. It is a great