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  • Flying simulators into the future with a boom

    The 97th Training Squadron will bring KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator training to the 21st century when it implements the boom operator weapons system trainer (BOWST) in fall 2009. The KC-135 aircrew training center is in the process of installing and testing two BOWST simulators. Upon completion,

  • Vocal Trash celebrates Independence Day at Sheppard

    Through 110-degree heat and minor technical difficulties, Sheppard held a successful Independence Day celebration on the Parade Field featuring free food and water, a concert by Vocal Trash and other activities July 3. The band performed classic songs with high energy using vocals, humor and street

  • Chaplain Corps accepting scholarship applications

    The Air Force Chaplain Corps is now accepting applications for the Religious Professional Scholarship program through Sept. 1. The program is designed to assist the Air Force with future faith group accessions. Scholarships are awarded to applicants who are qualified and meet Air Force faith group

  • ACSC holds first ceremony for distance learning graduates

    The inaugural graduation ceremony for all online students who completed the Air Command and Staff College Online Master's Program in the last 12 months took place at Maxwell AFB June 27. "We want this to be an annual commencement ceremony at the school with Air University leadership present," said

  • Doctrine, real-world operations focus on message to students

    The current combined force air component commander visited Maxwell June 26 and spoke with students of the CFACC course at the LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education. Lt. Gen. Gary North said his key message was how the CFACC operates in real-world operations, including doctrinal

  • Pilot training grad takes command of flying wing 20 years later

    Sheppard welcomed Col. Kevin Schneider as the new commander of the 80th Flying Training Wing, home to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program, during a change of command ceremony July 1. Colonel Schneider, who graduated ENJJPT in 1989, said he looks forward to bringing what he learned

  • Sheppard volunteers win presidential award

    The U.S. armed forces consist of people often awarded with accolades for their accomplishments. Two Team Sheppard members who don't wear a uniform received the President's Volunteer Service Award for their efforts July 1. Bernice Wallig and Michelle Roan were presented certificates from President

  • Promotion ceremony ends with marriage proposal

    Beth Lewis knew she was attending a wing recognition ceremony June 30 to "tack" on her boyfriend's new Senior Airman stripes; however, she didn't know newly promoted Senior Airman Joshua Saville was going to propose marriage in front of an auditorium filled with people. When Airman Saville was

  • Training evolves to support cyber mission

    Keesler's training mission is expanding to support Air Force cyber warfare requirements. A training planning team with Air Staff, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Space Command, Air Force Institute of Technology and other agency representatives will meet at Keesler Aug. 3-7 to finalize

  • 'Transformers' movie features Altus Airmen

    As local residents crowd the movie theaters to see "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," they might notice some familiar faces. A group of Altus Airmen not only provided consultation to the movie's production team, but showed off their talents on the silver screen. Capt. Judd Baker, 58th Airlift