82nd Training Wing

The **82nd Training Wing**, based at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, traces its heritage to World War II as the 82nd Fighter Group, renowned for its combat operations in the Mediterranean Theater. Reactivated and redesignated over the years, the unit assumed its current training mission in 1948, focusing on technical and vocational education for Air Force personnel. Today, the 82nd Training Wing is the largest technical training wing in the U.S. Air Force, providing instruction in aircraft maintenance, civil engineering, and logistics. Its graduates support global Air Force missions, making the wing a crucial component in sustaining operational readiness and excellence.