Enlisted Sensor Operators take flight in AF's newest career field

The U.S. Air Force boasts more than 130 enlisted career fields and on Aug. 17 it officially welcomed one more as the first class of 10 enlisted Unmanned Aircraft System sensor operators began their technical school here. Because of UAS capabilities, they have become exceedingly high demand aircraft

NASA to use Lackland as stopover

Team Lackland will once again support the NASA Space Program by allowing the space shuttle to stopover here while on its trek home to Cape Canaveral at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Before Kelly Air Force Base closed in 2001, the airfield was the most frequent stop in a transport route as the

2009 ESOHCAMP highlights Tyndall compliance

Officials from Air Education and Training Command finished a week-long Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program inspection during an out-brief at the 325th Air Control Squadron Auditorium Aug. 14. Teddy James, AETC Headquarters ESOHCAMP and

Sheppard's own instructs Kabul's first POL course

Thirty-three days of technical instruction in petroleum, oil and lubricants doesn't seem like a daunting task. Throw in a language barrier, limited training aids and a halfway-complete curriculum and anyone might start to question whether or not it will get finished. Master Sgt. Tracey Wolfe, 364th

Summer Hire Program prepares students for future

Searching for a job is an inevitable task for many teens and is also extremely competitive for students looking for a temporary work place during the summer. Sheppard's 82nd Force Support Squadron Civilian Personnel Office makes finding a summer job for high school and college students easier

Tops in Blue inspires, entertains Altus community

The Tops in Blue 2009 "To Dream" Tour dazzled a full house of spectators here, Aug. 9. Hundreds of fans from Altus Air Force Base and the local communities gathered to hear the message of the Air Force's premiere entertainment group. Through a gamut of music genres, dance and some humor, Tops in

Altus hosts 2009 Air Force Baseball Bash

Monument to honor Air Force first sergeants at Enlisted Heritage Hall

The Air Force First Sergeants Academy at Gunter Annex is currently in the process of developing a monument to honor the work and dedication of Air Force first sergeants, said the academy's director of education. Sergeant Bellerose said the monument will consist of two life-sized statues of first

First Command takes first step into Facebook

Air Education and Training Command launched into the world of social networking Aug. 10 with the debut of a fan page on Facebook allowing users to follow the command's latest news and activities. AETC Public Affairs maintains the business page and plans to update "fans" a few times per week with

Tops in Blue provides family friendly, free fun

The U.S. Air Force's premier entertainment troupe, Tops in Blue, made a stop here Aug. 8 during its world tour performing its musical show, "To Dream." "This year we want people to look inside themselves and follow their dreams, whatever that might be," said Staff Sgt. Aisha Smith, public health