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July 16, 2026
Silent Whisper: Sharpening the Readiness of Sheppard AFB Defenders

Airmen from the 82nd Security Forces Squadron at Sheppard Air Force Base are sharpening their readiness through Silent Whisper, a field training exercise designed to prepare service members for the realities of deployed environments.
July 15, 2026
Demolition of USAF Regional Hospital Sheppard AFB

Constructed in 1963, the hospital was a familiar landmark for thousands who lived, trained and served at Sheppard. Today, its demolition reflects the Air Force’s continued investment in facilities that better support patient care, medical readiness and the future of Team Sheppard.
June 5, 2026
82nd Training Wing Change of Command 2026

U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel R. Mink assumed command of the 82nd Training Wing from Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, on June 5, 2026.
April 29, 2026
Building Opportunity: MSU and Sheppard AFB Unveil Military Education Center in Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

Sheppard Air Force Base and Midwestern State University marked a major milestone in their longstanding partnership on April 29, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new MSU Military Education Center, a centralized academic hub designed to expand educational access and strengthen support for
March 16, 2026
2025 Annual Awards: Honoring Excellence Across the 82nd Training Wing in the Ring

The 82nd Training Wing honored its top performers during the 2025 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 27, 2026, celebrating a year of achievement, resilience, and mission focus across the wing.
Feb. 11, 2026
Shulmans receive General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award for leadership, community impact

Col. Jeffrey D. Shulman, 80th Flying Training Wing commander, and his wife, Brianne, received the General and Mrs. Jerome F. O’Malley Award for 2025. Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presented the award to the Shulmans, recognizing them as the wing commander
Jan. 16, 2026
Team Sheppard Welcomes Second Air Force Leadership

Team Sheppard welcomed Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Colin A. Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, Jan. 15 for a leadership immersion focused on reinforcing command priorities and strengthening alignment across the technical training
Oct. 28, 2024
Sheppard AFB unveils Airmanship 200 curriculum at conference

The 82d Training Wing Chaplain Corps recently hosted a conference to introduce Airmanship 200, a groundbreaking curriculum set to launch across Air Education and Training Command bases. The initiative aims to enhance technical training by incorporating critical life skills that will shape Airmen
Aug. 1, 2024
82nd Training Wing-developed Airmanship 200 course implemented

After more than two years of collaborative effort by the 82nd Training Wing and 2nd Air Force to develop a curriculum that addresses gaps in Airmen’s foundational competencies, a revamped Airmanship 200 has been officially implemented across the technical training enterprise
June 14, 2024
Filcek assumes command of 82nd Training Wing

Col. Paul G. Filcek assumed command of the 82nd Training Wing from Brig. Gen. George “Dutch” T.M. Dietrich during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Michele C. Edmondson held on June 14, 2024.