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Oct. 26, 2021
ENJJPT: A synthesis of skills, organization, diversity (Commentary)

The 80th Flying Training Wing's Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program has characteristics similar to those of a company with a complex nature, which in order to produce a high-value asset, needs to integrate as much as possible the combination of three types of capital: Human, organizational
Oct. 20, 2021
Passion drives 363rd TRS instructor to create ready, agile Airmen

Tech. Sgt. Alyxandra Anguiano, F-22 and F-35 weapons course instructor supervisor, has been the embodiment of the mantra and mission of the 82nd Training Wing since arriving in December 2017, the time she began developing agile and modern weapons troops ready to perform anywhere, anytime.
Oct. 14, 2021
AETC command chief: Focus is preparing Airmen for tomorrow's fight

The top enlisted leader of Air Education and Training command, Chief Master Sgt. Erik Thompson, got an up-close look at the Air Force’s largest technical training wing Oct. 6-7 during an immersion tour.
Sept. 30, 2021
Better late than never: 982nd MXS closes loop on 30-year acquisition process

The 982nd Maintenance Squadron here at Sheppard AFB was finally able to close an acquisition process which originally began in April 1991 with a request for the HH-60. The aircraft will be used as a ground instructional training aircraft for Airmen in Training learning how to maintain armament and
Sept. 27, 2021
Sights set on future following ENJJPT Steering Committee meetings

Representatives from partner nations wrapped up the 82nd meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Steering Committee here Sept. 17, 2021, with eyes to the future of the multi-nationally manned and operated organization.
Sept. 23, 2021
MDG shines during Ready Eagle exercise

The 82nd Medical Group wrapped up a week-long training program to hone their medical readiness skills Sept. 17, 2021, with a mass casualty exercise.
Sept. 20, 2021
Sheppard honors POWs, MIAs with retreat ceremony, 24-hour run

Sheppard Air Force Base hosts the annual POW/MIA Retreat Ceremony Sept. 17, 2021.
Sept. 16, 2021
Birdwell-Clark Ranch hosts 16th Annual Clay County Dove Salute

Emry Birdwell and Deborah Clark, owners of Birdwell-Clark Ranch east of Henrietta, Texas, hosted Airmen from Sheppard Air Force Base for the 16th Annual Clay County Dove Salute.
Aug. 31, 2021
Cyber career field looks to develop agile, all-in-one Airmen

A meeting of Headquarters Air Force and Major Command functional managers of the cyberspace support career field wrapped up weeklong discussions Aug. 27, 2021, with one goal in mind – develop an adaptable and agile communications and cyber career field to meet Air Force requirements at the speed of
Aug. 27, 2021
New 2nd AF commander ready to train, develop, lead Airmen of tomorrow

The 2nd Air Force’s newest commander, Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson, completed her first official visit to the largest technical training wing in the Air Force, Aug. 25, 2021, giving her an opportunity to witness real-time training and observe the newest technology used to train today’s Airmen for