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  • Shulman assumes command of 80th Flying Training Wing

    Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman assumed command of the 80th Flying Training Wing May 22, 2024, in a ceremony here. Shulman joins the 80th FTW from the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea where he served as the Deputy Commander. The 80th FTW is home of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot

  • ‘Bloom where you’re planted’

    Tinkey began her quest to commissioning when she entered the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2013. However, a few months later, family tragedy struck twice, forcing her to leave the academy and delaying her dream of becoming an officer and pilot.

  • Leavitt: Dream big, work hard

    Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Chief of Safety for the Air and Space Forces, visited Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2022, as the guest speaker for an undergraduate pilot training graduation at the 80th Flying Training Wing, but also took time for professional development opportunities.

  • From the stands to the sky

    Maj. Joseph Songer led a team of eight pilots from the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program based out of Sheppard Air Force Base as they had the distinct honor of performing the flyover at the Coca-Cola 600 this year.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • FAIPs heart and soul of ENJJPT pilot training

    First Assignment Instructor Pilots, known as a “FAIP” in the pilot community, play an important role in the pilot training business. After completing undergraduate pilot training, a few select students go directly into pilot instructor training.