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  • Lamiroult wins DoD award

    The Department of Defense selected Christopher Lamiroult for the 2009 Outstanding DoD Employee with a Disability Award, May 18. According to the award package, his accomplishments included extensive dedication, ability to go above and beyond, and his personal contributions to the mission. Although

  • Special Tactics recruiter receives two Bronze Stars with valor

    A combat controller, who is now charged with helping fill the special tactics ranks, was presented two Bronze Stars with valor during a ceremony May 7 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Master Sgt. Ken Huhman, a special tactics recruiter in San Antonio, received the medals for his actions during a

  • Sheppard supports local businesses at Vendor Day

    Supporting small businesses was Sheppard AFB's forte during the 12th Annual Vendors Day May 19 at the Midwestern State University Clark Student Center. Col. David Norsworthy, 82nd Training Wing vice commander, said the purpose of the event was to draw customers and vendors to conduct business in

  • Recruiters and Saints help rebuild in New Orleans

    Recruiters from the 331st Recruiting Squadron teamed up with the New Orleans Saints recently to help build a house in Musicians' Village, located in the Lower 9th Ward. The volunteer project was was led by the New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in conjunction with entertainers Harry Connick Jr.

  • MEDIA RELEASE: T-38 veers off runway

    A T-38C aircraft veered off the runway during takeoff at about 2:10 p.m. May 14. The crew of two experienced minor injuries and are receiving medical treatment. The airfield was temporarily closed except for military aircraft returning to Sheppard AFB and traffic for civilian aircraft resumes May

  • Switching Seats campaign going strong

    The Air Force is launching the final three webisodes of its multimedia marketing campaign, "Switching Seats," May 15. The online campaign centers on the parallels between Air Force and NASCAR high-performance jobs and focuses on No. 43 driver Reed Sorenson and crew members engaged in each others'

  • Sheppard assists with NASA's aircraft shelters

    Who does a government agency that specializes in space exploration go to when they hit a snag? For the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Sheppard AFB was its choice for helping to protect its aircraft from the elements. After Hurricane Ike damaged many of NASA's aircraft shelters in

  • Air Force continues partnership with Professional Bull Riders

    Air Force Recruiting Service officials announced the continuation of its partnership with the Professional Bull Riders, Inc., May 11 making the Air Force the Official Armed Services branch of PBR. "The Air Force is extremely excited about partnering with the Professional Bull Riders again this

  • Hybrid car drives green initiatives

    The first hybrid vehicle in Air Education and Training Command was assigned to the 325th Fighter Wing commander May 8 at Tyndall AFB. Brig. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 325th FW commander, received his new 2009 Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid at the base transportation building. "Upgrading the 325th Fighter Wing

  • 19th AF Commander Visits Columbus

    Maj. Gen. Greg Feest, the 19th AF commander, arrived at the Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. transient ramp red carpet May 5 to begin his two and one-half day visit to the base. General Feest took command of the 19th AF in July 2008 and is visiting all flying training operations. The 19th Air Force is