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  • Two killed in T-38 crash at Sheppard

    Two pilots were killed today in a T-38C crash at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.A T-38C Talon assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing crashed at about 7:45 a.m. May 1. The cause of the crash is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.

  • Sheppard officer finishes strong in Boston Marathon

    A captain assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base finished in the top 2 percent of all runners in the 112th running of the Boston Marathon April 21. Capt. David Max, an instructor pilot at the 80th Operations Support Squadron, finished the 26.2-mile run in 2:43:50 -- a time that put him 249th out a

  • Air Force identifies pilots killed in Columbus crash

    Base officials identified the two pilots killed Wednesday in a T-38C crash on base. Major Blair Faulkner, 43rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Matthew Emmons, Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 08-14, died when their aircraft crashed on initial takeoff at about

  • Air Force announces OTS selection board 08OT02 results

    More than 270 men and women from across America have earned an opportunity to become Air Force leaders following their selection for an officer's commission, officials here released today. Air Force Recruiting Service officials considered 579 applications as part of Officer Training School Selection

  • U.S. team takes Lithuania, 84-74

    The United States Armed Forces team won its first International Military Sports Council championship since 1998, defeating Lithuania, 84-74, April 22 at the Chaparral Fitness Center. "It's very gratifying, particularly because we beat a good team," said Ted Albers, USA head coach. "They didn't give

  • CISM ends; U.S. takes gold

    The International Military Sports Council Basketball Championship came to a close April 22 in the Chaparral Fitness Center with the presentation of the gold, silver and bronze medals to the winning teams. The U.S Armed Forces team defeated Lithuania 84-74 in a dramatic comeback victory to win its

  • Two pilots dead in T-38C crash at Columbus AFB

    Two pilots died today when an Air Force T-38C Talon trainer crashed at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Columbus Air Force Base. Names of the deceased have not been released, pending the notification of next of kin. A board of officers will investigate the accident. Additional details will be provided as

  • AETC announces 2008 American Legion Spirit of Service Award

    Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced Staff Sgt. Kristi M. Jordan, 365th Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, Texas, as the AETC winner for the 2008 American Legion Spirit of Service Award. This award annually recognizes enlisted members (Airman through staff sergeant), from