Sheppard AFB Base Guide

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Four thousand Airmen and 80 aircraft participated in a one-of-a-kind elephant walk April 7, 2023, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. Technical training students from the 82nd Training Wing joined 40 T-38 Talon and 40 T-6A Texan trainer aircraft from the 80th Flying Training Wing on the runway to shine a spotlight on the importance of training as the foundation of airpower. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Marcus Ross)

 

Sheppard AFB is situated approximately 130 miles between Dallas and Oklahoma City. Sheppard Field began as a World War II Army Air Corps Training Center, officially dedicated on October 17, 1941. The field was named for the late Senator Morris E. Sheppard, former chairman of the Senate Military Affairs Committee.

Over 60,000 Airmen and personnel from other military branches are trained at Sheppard AFB each year. Its mission is to recruit, train, and educate quality people through military, technical and flight training.

Base Contact Information

Sheppard Air Force Base Information

Condition: Operational
Years in Use: 1941 – present
Controlled by: Air Education and Training Command
Current Commander: Brigadier General Paul G. Filcek
Garrison: 82d Training Wing
Base Occupants: 82d Training Wing, 80th Flying Training Wing
Open to the Public: No

Base Location

Bldg 1127
Sheppard AFB, TX 76311-2540

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