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March 15, 2021
Steering Committee gives resounding 'yes' to ENJJPT 2030 initiative

The 81st meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Steering Committee wrapped up weeklong discussions March 12, 2021, giving its leadership at Sheppard Air Force Base the thumbs-up to move forward with several initiatives, including ENJJPT 2030.
March 5, 2021
ENJJPT set to host 81st steering committee meeting virtually

The 81st meeting of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Steering Committee is set to begin March 8, 2021, a biannual gathering of partner nations to discuss the program and plans for the future.
Feb. 22, 2021
Some Sheppard facilities, local areas under boil notice

Several facilities on Sheppard AFB are under a boil order due to water issues. The information is fluid as facilities meet several factors, so this information will change as needed.
Feb. 21, 2021
Sheppard shovels out from under historic snowstorm

After a crippling winter weather that halted technical and pilot training at Sheppard AFB for a week is becoming an afterthought of sorts as snow and ice disappears from the North Texas landscape and the installation prepares to get training under way again.
Jan. 28, 2021
Sheppard personnel receive first round of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Sheppard AFB received its first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine on Jan. 20 and soon began administering the serum in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Department of Defense guidelines. The DoD prevents disclosing the number of vaccines received or those administered to
Jan. 20, 2021
Eyes on the skies result in recognition for controller, flight safety

An air traffic controller and the Flight Safety Office at Sheppard were recently recognized among the best at what they do by Air Education and Training Command.
Dec. 23, 2020
Student assignment process focus of Sheppard's first Art of the Possible event

An initiative that encourages innovation and creativity that challenges the status quo is underway here to take a soups-to-nuts look at the technical training process and, over time, improve its various phases employing a constraints-based management system used by Air Force Sustainment Centers. A
Nov. 10, 2020
BOST optimizes performance, one unit at a time

A multidisciplinary team of professionals comprised of a team manager, social worker, and strength and conditioning coach is focused on optimizing performance one unit at a time. They work together by observing squadrons and identifying a range of challenges that compromise mission-readiness while
Nov. 6, 2020
Cancer survivor realizing dream of becoming pilot

At 18 years old, all Charles Boynton knew was that he wanted to fly. He was infatuated with the thrill and limitless feeling of the sky, but a testicular cancer diagnosis in 2018 threatened to shoot down those dreams. More than two years later, he's set to soar again after surviving his cancer and
Oct. 23, 2020
AC-130W Stinger II adds modern relevance to technical training

A new aircraft arrived here Oct. 19, 2020, that will provide some much-needed firepower and an advanced training platform for armament and crew chief Airmen in Training in the near future. The AC-130W Stinger II from Cannon AFB, New Mexico, will serve as a new ground instructional trainer for ammo