News

July 2, 2022
Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient and friend of Sheppard AFB, died June 29, 2022, at the age of 98. He was awarded the medal for his actions on the tiny Pacific island of Iwo Jima on Feb. 23, 1945.
March 11, 2021
Officials unveil Chapman plaque at JBSA-Randolph’s Airmen’s Heritage Park

The late Master Sgt. John Chapman was honored during a plaque unveiling ceremony, hosted by members of the Special Warfare Training Wing at Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph March 4, 2021.
March 25, 2020
National Medal of Honor Day

March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War. National Medal of Honor Day was established to help foster appreciation specifically for recipients of the nation’s highest military award.
Oct. 25, 2019
A man before a hero

March 4, 1976, Capt. Lance Sijan was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, presented to his family by President Gerald Ford. Many know the story of Lance and his determination in the face of the Vietnamese jungle and an enemy compound, but his sister Janine Sijan shared even more of his story at
July 10, 2019
Photos unveiled during 70th anniversary of Vance AFB renaming

On July 9, 2019, Col. Jay Johnson, the vice commander of the 71st Flying Training Wing, unveiled a series of photos commemorating Lt. Col. Vance’s service to the nation and his Medal of Honor citation.
June 3, 2019
Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman memorialized at 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron

Master Sgt. John Chapman was commemorated during a Medal of Honor dedication at Pope Army Airfield on May 30.A life-size figure of Chapman, a hand-drawn portrait and a replica of his Medal of Honor were unveiled and placed on permanent display at the Benini Heritage Center, a nationally-recognized
March 25, 2016
Medal of Honor site pays tribute to courageous Airmen

The Air Force has released a new website dedicated to more than 60 Airmen who have received the Medal of Honor for exemplary acts of courage.

Friend of Sheppard and MOH recipient Hershel 'Woody' Williams passes

Officials unveil Chapman plaque at JBSA-Randolph’s Airmen’s Heritage Park

National Medal of Honor Day

A man before a hero

Photos unveiled during 70th anniversary of Vance AFB renaming

Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman memorialized at 352nd Special Warfare Training Squadron

Medal of Honor site pays tribute to courageous Airmen