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  • New equipment helps Sheppard fire department reach new heights

    Under the Air Force Firefighting Vehicle Modernization Program, the Sheppard AFB Fire Department received a fire engine equipped with a 75-foot rescue ladder and elevated water stream.The new truck provides the base and surrounding community with improved capabilities and safety assurances,

  • Sheppard sets goal for disability employment

    The Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated its 20th Anniversary July 26. The 82nd Force Support Squadron at Sheppard AFB, Texas, is working to help achieve a local goal of filling two percent of Sheppards civilian workforce by qualified persons with targeted disabilities.The Department of

  • Blog: Three ways virtual reality can improve military training

    Col. John Thompson is the Future Learning Advisor to the Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Director of Plans, Programs, Requirements, and Assessments. He is responsible for facilitating innovation across AETC's recruiting, training and education mission.Efficiency of flight simulators has

  • Facility managers aid resource conservation

    In 2009, Sheppard spent an average $41,556 a day on electricity, natural gas, water, and waste water, equating to $290,892 a week or $15 million for the year. Each of the buildings on Sheppard has a facility manager who has certain responsibilities for helping conserve these resources. Facility

  • Units could win money through recycling program

    What could your group do with $1,000? Do your part to recycle, and you may find out."There is a $1,000 award for the winners of each quarter," said Michael Pettibon, DS2 hazardous waste program manager.The purpose of this program is to encourage participation in the recycling program among all of

  • Sheppard members set the pace in mini-biathlon

    More than 40 men, women and children from Sheppard AFB, Texas, participated in the mini-biathlon July 24.The biathlon consisted of a 20K bike ride and a 5K run. The winners were selected based on the three fastest times in the categories of men 40 and over, men 39 and under, women 39 and under,

  • Public Affairs launches new Eye On Sheppard program

    Sheppard AFB is launching a new medium to help its populace see what's going on as well as teach those not familiar with the base about its mission.Eye On Sheppard, a five-minute video production, will highlight recent news productions providing insight on how Sheppard trains its Airmen, and also

  • Tops in Blue to perform at Altus AFB

    "Tops in Blue," the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, is visiting Altus AFB August 3.Tops in Blue is an all-active duty U.S. Air Force special unit made up of talented amateur performers selected for their entertainment abilities. Each year, thousands compete in base talent contests and

  • PACAF Commander gives graduation speech, pins on son's wings.

    Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Force Commander, spoke during the graduation ceremony for the specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 10-12 at the Kaye Auditorium on Columbus Air Force Base July 23.Twenty one of the Air Force's newest pilots received their wings during the graduation, including