President nominates two Sheppard commanders for first star Published Dec. 20, 2019 By John Ingle 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Sheppard AFB’s two wing commander are among a list of 35 colonels in the Air Force nominated for promotion to O-7 released Dec. 20, 2019. President Donald J. Trump has nominated Col. Kenyon K. Bell, 82nd Training Wing commander, and Col. Russell D. Driggers, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, for appointment to brigadier general. The Senate will take up the nominations for consideration and approval. Also on the list is former 80th FTW Vice Commander Col. Paul “Max” Moga.