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
July 22, 2021 RDA opens doors for military, community partnerships A multifaceted group of area leaders and influencers were seated at Sheppard AFB recently for its first Regional Development Alliance meeting. Military, local, state and federal stakeholders came together to communicate, coordinate, understand and address the key issues and challenges facing
July 15, 2021 Drew takes command of 82nd TRW, set to develop Airmen AF needs Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew took command of 82nd Training Wing, the largest and most diverse of the four technical wings in Air Education and Training Command and Air Force, during a change of command ceremony here. Maj. Gen. Andrea D. Tullos, 2nd Air Force commander, officiated the ceremony.