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2AF Commander visits Sheppard AFB

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  • By Senior Airman Katie McKee
  • 82nd Training Wing
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, commander of Second Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristina Montgomery, Second Air Force command chief, visited members of the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Training Wing Sept. 10-12, 2024.

Team Sheppard provided demonstrations and real-world training for Davidson and Montgomery to encapsulate the mission behind each wing. The 82nd TRW showcased training Airmen for the future fight and providing technical training expertise and, the 80th FTW displayed their international partnerships and combat pilot readiness.

Airmen do pushups outside

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, 2d Air Force Commander, participates in memorial pushups with airmen in the 366th Training Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal course September 11, 2024, at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
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Second Air Force is emphasizing technical expertise with the need to broaden warfighting capability skills. Throughout the visit, Davidson and Montgomery saw day-to-day operations, structural improvements and modernized classrooms.

“Second Air Force has been the world’s best at creating technical experts,” said Davidson. “There is no one better than those right here at Sheppard AFB on both sides of air and ground training as you continue to produce pilots, maintainers, EOD technicians and engineers. Our focus is to deter China and our Airmen need these skills to adapt under pressure.”

Davidson and Montgomery met with leaders and local civic leaders to discuss the importance of warfighting capabilities and community partnerships. Davidson acknowledged the retention of not only Airmen, but also their families. He highlighted the need for continued support to ensure the success of the military mission.

“It takes family and community to build Airmen that are willing to sacrifice and serve,” said Davidson. “Communities matter to Airmen and their spouses. Sheppard is central to where these Airmen can focus on training because of this community around them.”