Sheppard Air Force Base

Sheppard Air Force Base Sheppard AFB is the home of the 82nd Training Wing & the 80th Flying Training Wing. It is part of Air Education and Training Command.

Sheppard Air Force Base is located just north of Wichita Falls, Texas, and about 10 minutes from the Oklahoma border. Sheppard was first established in the early 1940s to conduct basic military and technical training. Throughout the years, it has transformed into the Air Force's premier training installation, producing more than 75,000 graduates annually. DISCLAIMER:

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Sheppard AFB brought Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines together for a joint force retreat ceremony, a sharp reminde...
06/01/2026

Sheppard AFB brought Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines together for a joint force retreat ceremony, a sharp reminder of why this installation is vital to the mission. 🇺🇸

Every formation here represents the future of the force: disciplined, trained, and ready to deliver combat capability whenever the nation calls. 🫡

Joint training. Unified purpose. Warfighter focus.

Please join us in congratulating Airman 1st Class Jared Elliott, a member of the 361st Training Squadron, on earning the...
06/01/2026

Please join us in congratulating Airman 1st Class Jared Elliott, a member of the 361st Training Squadron, on earning the ACE Award in the Aerospace Propulsion Course! 👏

We know that he will continue to as he moves forward in his career.

Please join us in congratulating Airman 1st Class Kuanysh Sadykov, a member of the 362nd Training Squadron, on earning t...
05/29/2026

Please join us in congratulating Airman 1st Class Kuanysh Sadykov, a member of the 362nd Training Squadron, on earning the ACE Award in the A-10 Crew Chief Course! 👏

We know that he will continue to as he moves forward in his career.

Where Leaders Are Made 💪The Sheppard NCO Academy recently dedicated its auditorium to Retired SEAC 4 Ramón Colón‑López, ...
05/28/2026

Where Leaders Are Made 💪

The Sheppard NCO Academy recently dedicated its auditorium to Retired SEAC 4 Ramón Colón‑López, honoring a legacy built on service, sacrifice and the relentless pursuit of excellence.

The newly named Colón‑López Noncommissioned Officer Academy Auditorium now stands as a daily reminder of the standard he set and the leaders who will follow.

To read more about the event, click on the story below. 👇
https://www.sheppard.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4503146/where-leaders-are-made-sheppard-nco-academy-dedicates-auditorium-to-seac-4-coln/

Same mission, new name. The Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Sheppard Air Force Base honored one of the Air Force’s highest‑ranking enlisted members by dedicating its auditorium to Retired Senior

Col. Elbert M. Waters IV assumed command of the 982nd Training Group from Col. Grant Fowler during a change of command c...
05/27/2026

Col. Elbert M. Waters IV assumed command of the 982nd Training Group from Col. Grant Fowler during a change of command ceremony on May 27, 2026, presided over by Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek, commander of the 82nd Training Wing.

Welcome to Team Sheppard!

The 982nd TRG is the Air Force’s largest and most unique training group that plays a critical role in developing mission-ready Airmen. The group delivers advanced training in aircraft, munitions, communications, and intercontinental ballistic missile maintenance to more than 31,000 Total Force and international students each year.

 , come out and celebrate Armed Forces Family and Fun Day, an event that encourages us to gather with the shared goal of...
05/26/2026

, come out and celebrate Armed Forces Family and Fun Day, an event that encourages us to gather with the shared goal of honoring heroes and celebrating families! 🎉🇺🇸

🗓️ May 30
🕙 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
📍 Parade Field, Fourth Avenue
🎟️ Free with base access

Enjoy food, drinks, games, entertainment, and a water slide on site! 💦

Bring a change of clothes and towels so you can join the fun.

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day Today, we pause to remember the service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. ...
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Memorial Day

Today, we pause to remember the service members who gave their lives in defense of our nation. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to freedom will never be forgotten.

As we enjoy time with family and friends, let us carry their legacy with gratitude and reflect on the cost of the freedoms we cherish.

We remember them. We honor them. 🇺🇸

Missile Gate Closure ⚠️ The Main Gate will remain open.The Missile Gate will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 2...
05/21/2026

Missile Gate Closure ⚠️ The Main Gate will remain open.

The Missile Gate will be closed Friday, May 22, and Monday, May 25, 2026, in observance of the installation’s Resiliency Day and Memorial Day.

For assistance with commercial vehicles, contact the Base Defense Operations Center at 940‑676‑2981.

05/18/2026

"This is about honoring our defenders, honoring our OSI agents and honoring our local partners who have all lost their lives in the line of duty”

Police Week 2026 at Sheppard featured:
🎖️ Honoring sacrifice
🚔 Community outreach
💪 Fitness and fire team competitions
🎯 Real-world MILO training
🤝 Partnership with Wichita Falls PD & Wichita County Sheriff’s Office

The week served as a reminder of the legacy of law enforcement and the years of cooperation Sheppard has had with its local law enforcement partners while continuing that team building for the future.

🎥 Benjamin Remmert

The Runway Bar & Grill will be closing early today.
05/15/2026

The Runway Bar & Grill will be closing early today.

Runway Bar & Grill will be closing at 1330 on Friday, May 15th.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we look forward to seeing you during our normal hours on Monday, May 18th.

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1810 J Avenue
Wichita Falls, TX
76311

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