An Overview and Guide of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

An Overview and Guide of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas An Overview and Guide of Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas Sheppard Air Force Base is a  United States Air Force base  located in Wichita Falls, in Wichita County, Texas. It is the largest and most diversified training center 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.Sheppard has been providing instruction in  Air Force  specialties for more than half a century. Though the mission has changed several times, Sheppard has always been in the training business since it was officially opened as an active  Army  Air Corps base in October 1941. 01 Overview Photo courtesy U.S. Air Force The Family Practice Clinic at Sheppard AFB is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to noon and closed on Sunday. Patients are seen by appointment only. Family Practice Clinic focuses on comprehensive primary care. Primary care managers (PCMs) will see patients to facilitate their care and coordinate with other medical resources as necessary to ensure proper treatment.Family members have full access to the health resources of the 82nd Medical Group Clinic. A parent or legal guardian must be present and give consent before a child under the age of 18 can receive medical treatment for even minor conditions.Patients with acute oral pain, swelling, bleeding or severe dysfunction may call the dental clinic for an appointment at 7:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. Emergency care is provided to relieve pain and suffering and does not always include definitive procedures such as permanent fillings, denture repairs or walk-in examinations. Non-active-duty beneficiaries with fam ily member dental insurance are normally referred to a civilian provider for definitive treatment under the dental insurance plan. Active duty members and those with severe or acute problems have priority. Patients in need of after-hours dental care will call the central appointments phone number (940) 676-1847.Patients are seen by appointment only. Appointments are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, online at www.TRICAREOnline.com. Appointments can also be made by phone through our 24/7 appointment line at (940) 676-1847. Those requiring immunizations should call (940) 676-3757. Anyone currently being seen at the aerospace medicine flight should call (940) 676-6509. Appointments could be affected the first Thursday of each month due to medical readiness training for all 82nd Medical Group personnel.Non-prior-service students and TDY personnel are seen by appointment at the Student Health Clinic. Appointments are available weekdays, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. The st udent, the students military training manager or instructor supervisor can schedule appointments.