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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas ~ 30 NOV 2010
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 11/29/2010 6:14:15 PM PST by laurenmarlowe

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

Sheppard Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located five miles north of the central business district of Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, Texas, United States. It is the largest training base and most diversified in Air Education and Training Command. The base is named in honor of Texas Senator John Morris Sheppard, a supporter of military preparations before WWII.

The host unit at Sheppard is the 82d Training Wing (82 TRW), which provides specialized technical training, medical, and field training for officers, Airmen, and civilians of all branches of the military and other Department Of Defense agencies.

The host unit on Sheppard is the 82nd Training Wing whose mission makes it the most diversified training base in AETC. The 82nd TRW provides specialized technical training, medical and field training for officers, enlisted and civilians of all branches of the military including the Air Force Reserves, Air National Guard and other DoD agencies.

Courses, resident and nonresident, exceed 1,100. More than 87,000 people graduate from basic and advanced courses ranging from pharmacy to power production, aircraft maintenance to budget and data systems each year. The wing also supports undergraduate pilot training as well as flying training to students from 13 NATO nations through the 80th Flying Training Wing.

 The 82nd, 782nd, 882nd and 982nd Training groups administer the 82nd TRW's training programs. The base receives major operational support from the 82nd Mission Support Group and the 82nd Medical Group. The 82nd Training Group educates and trains officers and Airmen to replenish the combat capability of the Armed Forces.

Personnel assigned to the group develop lesson plans and instruct more than 200 maintenance officer, aircraft maintenance and munitions maintenance courses and 37 Career Development Courses. The group is responsible for more than 30,000 Air Force, Defense Department and international graduates annually.

Learn More About Sheppard Air Force Base HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: mylife; All

nothing more beautiful than cathedral rays in the forest.

141 posted on 11/29/2010 7:51:39 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: PROCON

Only a little ragging.. It will help.


142 posted on 11/29/2010 7:52:04 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: TASMANIANRED

I’m a Doctor, not a housekeeper!


143 posted on 11/29/2010 7:52:58 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: TASMANIANRED

It’s just an antennae.

They have release a vinegar like blast for defense. Hence the name.

SOB cam up the drain pipe somehow.


144 posted on 11/29/2010 7:54:18 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

cathedral pines is an aptly named place.


145 posted on 11/29/2010 7:55:59 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: PROCON; ConorMacNessa; TASMANIANRED

hey taz..
Wanna throw in a truss and a CPM for them?
Military discount!


146 posted on 11/29/2010 7:56:10 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

LOL.


147 posted on 11/29/2010 7:58:51 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: All

A lenticulus cloud hovers over a mountain


148 posted on 11/29/2010 7:59:09 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: mylife

Homely cuss.

Shudder.

I always look the bath over for spiders.


149 posted on 11/29/2010 8:00:15 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (Liberals are educated above their level of intelligence.. Thanks Sr. Angelica)
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To: 4kids dad

Thank your Daughter and Son in Law for their service.


150 posted on 11/29/2010 8:01:30 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; TASMANIANRED
a CPM for them?

Is that a torture device?

151 posted on 11/29/2010 8:02:36 PM PST by PROCON (Liberal: Proof you can fool some of the people ALL of the time.)
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To: AZamericonnie

Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Has it warmed up any for you? *HUGS*


152 posted on 11/29/2010 8:02:42 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: mylife; All

*Sharpening knives*
My!
Quit foolin' around and bring dat gator over here!


153 posted on 11/29/2010 8:02:52 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Lenticular clouds are BAD JUJU!!

Never fly near them things unless yo want to die.


154 posted on 11/29/2010 8:04:10 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Would you like me to saute him first? LoL


155 posted on 11/29/2010 8:05:18 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: PROCON; TASMANIANRED; ConorMacNessa

LOL
Some people think so..
It is used after knee surgery to keep the knee moving
It is very gentle, and is used for about 90 minutes at a time.


156 posted on 11/29/2010 8:06:20 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: mylife

LOL
Sure, why not?


157 posted on 11/29/2010 8:07:17 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Next thing you know you’ll be expecting me to warm up the maple syrup for your pancakes LoL


158 posted on 11/29/2010 8:08:51 PM PST by mylife (Opinions ~ $1 Half Baked ~ 50c)
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To: mylife

What a grand idea!
*evil grin*


159 posted on 11/29/2010 8:10:07 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: All

This is a pic of Fly Geyser, in Nevada.
This photo has not been retouched.

160 posted on 11/29/2010 8:12:14 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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