Shepperd Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas Drive

[@mcrsdad]

I was stationed there for 3 1/2 years 1963-67 as an Aircrew Life Support Specialist with SAC 494th for a few years, then German AF and helicopter flight training and general aviation support. Don’t recognize anything in this video. Amazing makeover.

[@Astronomical1]

Thank you for this.. I haven’t been here in years.. it’s crazy how much this base has changed

[@vertisjohnson219]

Ain't it though, can't recognize it at all.

[@MichaelP-qo3kn]

Spent two years there 93-95 as an instructor. Had some wild weather in that part of Texas. Thanks for the memories

[@Astronomical1]

Dude I was there summer of 95 it was hot as hell ... I was medical tech school I think it was 383 sq

[@giles-df9yu]

I told the wife once they had a pecker checker school there and she said what's that

[@kennixox262]

I can concur about the weather.

[@Z3CHYD]

I went through tech school at Sheppard in 2013, I barely recognize it now! I was in the old 362 dorms, all the new dorms were either just built or being built at that time. I was one of the few guys in my class who had his car brought down by a friend, so I was quite popular on the weekends haha. Good times

[@clydesuckfinger8068]

I went thru in 1983, my old MC-130P, 660223, is now a maintenance trainer there. Think I feel old?

[@timelliott4117]

The airman's club served more beer than a lot of countries. I was lucky I was in class in the AM, and back in the dorm by the time it got too hot. The number of Jackrabbits was surreal.

[@giles-df9yu]

Its all different, but I spent some good hours in the old airman club first time I ever drank a course beer was there. They didn't sell coors on the east coast then.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I went through tech school there in 1982. It was 6 weeks I believe. Then on to Dover Afb. I spent the rest of my time in the USAF there. Great memories

[@davidbottles3035]

Should have seen this base in the 60’s, this base has changed so much each decade since then. Other than the flight line and street layout it is almost unrecognizable.

[@eutimiochavez415]

Was in tech school at Sheppard A F B in 1970 ❤❤❤❤

[@paulpeck6076]

I was there in December 1986-February 1987 for Air Cargo school(60531). My dad was there in 1953 for Reciprocating engine mechanic(KB-29)

[@eelyeoj5799]

I was there in February 1991 for Crew Chief training on C-5. Brings back memories.

[@280StJohnsPl]

I arrived at Sheppard in Nov. 1968 after completing Basic Training at Amarillo AFB......wow, so long ago I don't even remember what the base looked like. The only thing I remember is the red and white checkered water tower with the rotating green and white light on the top. :)

[@brumay1047]

I was there from July 5th of 78 to February of 79 for Biomed training and then off to Germany, then back for advanced training in 80.

[@josemoreno3334]

I was there in 1979-80. To be train as a telephone linesman . Went back in 1987 to learn how to splice fiber optic cable. That base sure changed a whole lot . I wonder if White Hall is still there.

[@MikeMcClelland-h3y]

I was there from Aug to Nov of 79. Nothing looks familiar. I do remember the Airmans club across the street from our barracks. Every morning we got in formation and marched to the hangar for training. The B-52 used to be kept there. I think there was a go-cart track right outside of the gate too. Long time ago.

[@kennixox262]

Were there class rooms inside the hangers? Like a building built inside, if I recall from about the same era.

[@howardburakof4364]

I was at Shepard in the latter part of 1956 For transportation Teck school. Would never recognize it now.

[@zhinbaysen7581]

Was there in 1975. Saw the worse thunderstorm I had ever seen in my life. LOL.

[@danielmccord8556]

July - Aug 84. Air Cargo School 60531. Had a blast there but was a rough summer that year for heat. Enjoyed my short time there though.

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I was there for 60531 in 82 . Loved the airmans club. 70 degrees one day sleet the next. Crazy weather but I love Texas

[@brianjones6500]

As an observer looking from the perspective of what I know to be true. Whomever built this Air Force Base had survivability in mind. Well done.

[@mikeelder6298]

My dad was stationed at Sheppard AFB from 1968 to 1970 and taught Block 5 jet engine mechanics. From there he was stationed at Zweibrucken Germany.

[@joekoelker9038]

I was stationed at Altus AFB 1966-70 but did go down to Sheppard a couple of times. It most have been the old-old Airmen's Club we went to!😅😅

[@DJ-il8iv]

Wow i barely recognize since early 1990s

[@John-m4f9j]

Was there Nov 82, 431 school. As a lot of mentioned I don't recognize any of it. Hope for the betet

[@jimgeipel7820]

Spring of 70 for me, tech school, 431 acft maintenance. Luckily I had my car there so I got to see a lot of Texas!

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Things sure have changed since 1978....

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

The F5 static display used to be an old Phantom...they wouldn't allow later the Eagle because she was too classified

[@Wasssssuppppppp6869]

Did all my 3 AFSC's there. Alot has changed in 16 years.

[@johntanner754]

There in 85 for tech school sucked. I remember there was a bar outside the gate somewhere that soerved a 60 oz steak though

[@n9brb]

I grew up on air force bases in the USA and in Japan.

[@patrickwest6876]

I was there in 1974!

[@patrickflohe7427]

I was there in ‘84.

[@patrickflohe7427]

Do they still have an F-111 on a pedestal? I was there, in ‘84.

[@Zkpe02]

My third duty station, assigned to ATC training Vietnamese pilots during Vietnam war. Shipped out overseas in 1974…

[@randydixon7118]

I was there in 1978 and 1979

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Out of 10 stateside and 10 overseas they gave me Torrejon Spain...I studied my ass off...

[@Karoke77]

You misspelled the name of the base. Just........WOW.

[@gregorymceaddy8884]

Where crew chiefs are born

[@waynehigden]

I was born as a crew chief there in 1967. Came from Basic @ Amarillo. Did the time until August 67. Made 43151A. Worked on 121s @ Otis and McClellan. Had a pilot back up a 121 because he over shot the nose point. Told him reverse his two inboards to back up the 2 foot overshot he did. Spent a year at TSN @ Saigon working on a 123 named”The White Whale”. Thanks for seeing my home for 16weeks many years ago.

[@TheIsagregorio]

My second tech school.

[@JohnnyPruitt-o2j]

Do what you gotta do

[@chintasrvvegankitchen7761]

Is this a TAC base? So small.

[@w3tua]

It's under AETC

[@anotherdave5107]

Looks gigantic compared to any base I was stationed or TDY.

[@patrickflohe7427]

It was an ATC base.

[@craigdaniel3262]

Do keesler afb:)

[@restlessmind5770]

No people. ATC ?

[@vertisjohnson219]

Done away with like all the major commands. Ask any of the current personnel what SAC, TAC, MAC, AFLC is, and they'll look at you with a puzzled look on their face

[@tma-1704]

@@vertisjohnson219 I was there in 1970 for crypto training. There was a SAC detachment with three B-52s then. I had KP one day on the SAC part and we got to eat steaks like the aircrews did!!

[@vertisjohnson219]

@@tma-1704 I was there TDY in 75, and there was 2 BUFF's, and 2 tankers there on alert.

[@oreo4607]

Terrible video, doesn't even show half the base and is very outdated compared to current conditions