Air Force · Texas

Sheppard Air Force Base

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States

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A visit to a training-facility construction project at Sheppard, January 2026.
U.S. Air Force / Airman Jesse Nagel · via DVIDSThe appearance of U.S. Department of War (DoW) visual information does not imply or constitute DoW endorsement.
Service branch
Air Force
Location
Wichita Falls, Texas, United States
Installation type
Air Force training installation
Status
Active

Get oriented

At a glance.

Sheppard Air Force Base is an active training installation in Wichita Falls. The 82nd Training Wing conducts technical training, while the 80th Flying Training Wing supports the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program. Permanent-party staff, technical students and international flying-training participants use different arrival instructions. [1]

Permanent-party personnel should coordinate reporting through their unit’s Commander’s Support Staff. [3]

The military housing office supports housing referrals and applications. [4]

Keep these close

Base essentials.

At your fingertips
Military housing office
940-676-1840
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School Liaison
940-676-6774
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Child Development Center
940-676-2038
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Medical clinic · appointments
940-676-2273
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Military & Family Readiness Center
940-676-4358
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Phone numbers belong to the offices named above. Check the linked official pages for current hours and availability.

Life around your next station

Moving & living.

Start with your sponsor and the installation’s official newcomer resources. Confirm the arrangements that apply to your household before you travel.

Confirm the reporting process

Permanent-party personnel should coordinate reporting through their unit’s Commander’s Support Staff. Technical students and ENJJPT participants must use their own current reporting package. Confirm the unit contact and after-hours plan before travel rather than using a general visitor-center number as reception.

Sheppard Air Force Base — reporting procedures

Confirm travel and installation entry

Agree the authorized entry route and any visitor arrangements with the sponsor or responsible office. A hotel booking, training allocation or map pin does not authorize access.

Official installation information

Check housing before committing

The military housing office supports housing referrals and applications. Clarify student, unaccompanied and accompanied eligibility before making arrangements. International participants should coordinate through the program’s designated support channels as well as the relevant housing office.

Sheppard Air Force Base — military housing support

Arrange the right temporary accommodation

Sheppard Inn has a current Air Force Inns property page. Confirm the specific accommodation, eligibility, dates and booking conditions with the operator. Ask the course or travel office whether student quarters or a separate hotel reservation apply to the assignment.

Sheppard Air Force Base — temporary accommodation

Plan the school transition

The School Liaison supports dependent school transitions. Share the intended home address, children’s grades and education-plan needs. Confirm the district, attendance boundary and transportation directly with the receiving school before choosing housing.

Sheppard Air Force Base — school transition resources

Confirm care for the duty schedule

The Child Development Center is listed in the official care directory. Ask about current requests, documentation and schedules, including any needs around training days. Confirm placement directly; joining a request list does not guarantee care is available.

Sheppard Air Force Base — child-care resources

Use the correct medical destination

The Sheppard clinic is a medical-treatment destination separate from training administration. Confirm the assigned care team, eligibility and appointment process for each household member. International personnel should also confirm the program’s medical-administration requirements.

Sheppard Air Force Base — medical arrangements

Connect with household support

The Military and Family Readiness Center provides relocation and household support. Explain the student or staff category and household needs so the team can identify the right service. Ask which assistance is available before arrival.

Sheppard Air Force Base — family-readiness support

Go straight to the source

Official resources.

Confirm current procedures and arrangements with the responsible organization.

The place behind the name

History & identity.

Current & former names: Sheppard Air Force Base · Sheppard AFB · Sheppard Field

  1. 1941

    Sheppard Field dedicated

    Sheppard Field was dedicated as an Army Air Corps training center.

    Milestone source
  2. 1948

    Air Force Base name

    The installation became Sheppard Air Force Base.

    Milestone source

A few useful answers.

Are the technical and flying-training wings the same organization?

No. The 82nd Training Wing and 80th Flying Training Wing have different training roles. Use the organization and course on the orders.

Reference

Do all students follow permanent-party reporting instructions?

No. Technical students and ENJJPT participants need their current program instructions. Permanent-party personnel coordinate with the gaining unit’s CSS.

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Does ENJJPT have international arrival requirements?

Yes. Use the program’s reporting package and designated national or program representative to confirm the requirements for the participant and dependents.

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Is a hotel booking always the right student accommodation?

Confirm with the course and housing staff. Assigned student quarters and a hotel reservation are different arrangements.

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Who helps with local schools?

The School Liaison helps prepare transfers. The receiving district confirms enrollment and attendance boundaries for the home address.

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Can I rely on a generic visitor number for reporting?

No. Confirm the gaining unit and its reporting office. Installation entry and personnel in-processing are separate tasks.

Reference

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Sources & review.

  1. Sheppard Air Force Base — official identity Official installation or component website · Checked 2026-11-04
  2. Sheppard Air Force Base — overview MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · installation context and historical account · Checked 2026-11-04
  3. Sheppard Air Force Base — reporting procedures Official service guidance / property operator · Checked 2026-11-04
  4. Sheppard Air Force Base — military housing support MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  5. Sheppard Air Force Base — temporary accommodation Official service guidance / property operator · Checked 2026-11-04
  6. Sheppard Air Force Base — school transition resources MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  7. Sheppard Air Force Base — child-care resources MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  8. Sheppard Air Force Base — medical arrangements MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  9. Sheppard Air Force Base — family-readiness support MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Checked 2026-11-04
  10. ENJJPT reporting instructions U.S. Air Force · program-specific international and student arrangements · Checked 2026-11-04
  11. Official photograph and original caption U.S. Air Force / Airman Jesse Nagel · via DVIDS · Checked 2026-11-04
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