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July 23, 2024
From recruit to recruiter: Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker

Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker, 344th Recruiting Squadron enlisted accessions recruiter, began her journey 12 years ago when she graduated from a boarding school in Oregon. Silidker, originally from New Hope, Pennsylvania, didn’t have a plan after graduation. Silidker knew she was ready to start her
Dec. 14, 2023
Navigating accountability challenges

When met with the challenge of tracking over 5,000 Airmen in Training to provide accountability, Military Training Leaders began utilizing a software system called TCMax used in the maintenance world.
Nov. 7, 2023
82d TRW | The Life Coach Program: motivating and supporting AiTs

The Integrated Resilience Office introduced the Life Coach Program, an initiative focused on enhancing the well-being and performance of Airmen in Training here.
Oct. 20, 2023
Air Force uses unique MOS taught on post to help Army reach their fitness goals

Students from Fort Leonard Wood’s U.S. Air Force 368th Training Squadron are putting their new pavement skills to the test by laying concrete pads for the Army’s gyms-in-a-box that will support the Secretary of the Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness initiative.
Sept. 19, 2023
The 365th TRS spearheads a fitness revolution

The 365th Training Squadron has implemented a groundbreaking physical fitness program called Sheppard Physical Education and Readiness – SPEAR.
May 12, 2023
CMSAF challenges 82nd TRW Airmen to ‘make a difference’

Bass took the opportunity to address Sheppard’s unique audience – Airmen in training. She urged them to stay focused and maintain their readiness, and reiterated the need for continued investment in training and technology.
May 11, 2023
EOD Preliminary Course Challenges Students Physically and Mentally

Master Sgt. Kyle Chandler and his staff of trainers and coaches will spend the next few weeks pushing the students to their physical, mental, and emotional limits before they move on to the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal course at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
May 4, 2023
Technical training students gain learning connectivity through expanded Wi-Fi project

In an effort to advance learning opportunities for Airmen, and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command officials have expanded a project installing commercial wireless internet across the command and into all training dormitories.
May 3, 2023
B1-B Lancer visits Sheppard AFB

Most Airmen in training get to see and work on their assigned aircraft before getting to the operational side of the Air Force, but that isn’t the case for B1-B crew chiefs.