Sheppard lieutenant to speak at ALA convention

Beyond winning the first place prize of $1,500 for the Worldwide Department of Defense Annual Commissary Commando competition in May, Sheppard was the only Air Force base to win a prize. Sheppard's success was so great that 1st Lt. Daniel Chavez, 82nd Training Wing warrior weekend operations

New enlisted leader joins 2nd Air Force team

Second Air Force welcomed a new command chief to its team. Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan replaced Chief Master Sgt. Paul Moreau as top enlisted leader for technical training, basic military training, medical and distance learning courses. "I'm very impressed with the quality of the permanent party

Canadian Snowbirds to soar over Sheppard

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Demonstration Team will show thousands of people in the Wichita Falls, Texas, community their aerial talents during the 2009 Sheppard Air Force Base Open House and Air Show Oct. 10 and 11. Capt. Jennifer Jones, 431st Air Demonstration Squadron public affairs officer,

Sheppard holds Break the Record Blood Drive

Past meets present at honorary luncheon

The past and present came together Sept. 22 when Frank Parkinson, World War II B-24 Liberator gunner, met Tech. Sgt. Franklin Hunt, 82nd Training Wing command Chief Master Sergeant executive assistant and AC-130 Spooky gunner, at an event to honor a member of the greatest generation. Guests and

Data call helps plan future learning environments

Air Education and Training Command is committed to developing tomorrow's Airmen today through new methodologies. AETC's Technical Training Requirements Division requested data from each career field Sept. 1 to collect information about current training practices and help to create requirements for

Recruiters showcase Air Force at Great American Rivalry Series

341st Recruiting Squadron recognizes future Airmen

Lt. Col. Eric Johnson, 341st Recruiting Squadron commander recently presented certificates of achievement to Adrienne Devore and Romana McKinley, commending them for their support to the Air Force recruiting mission. Ms. Devore and Ms. McKinley, both from Houston, are members of the Air Force's

Basic Sensor Operator Training graduates inaugural class

Air Force doctor studies new medication for TBI patients

A neurologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center is studying a medication that may significantly reduce chronic headaches and migraines without all the usual side effects from oral medications. Maj. (Dr.) Maria Alvarez, 59th Medical Operations Squadron staff neurologist with a special interest in pain