Sheppard AFB
Air ForceWichita Falls, Texas
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The major command of Sheppard AFB is the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). AETC's mission is to recruit, train, and educate quality people through military, technical and flight training. Sheppard is one of the most diversified training base...
Housing & BAH
Housing options near Sheppard AFB include on-base family housing, privatized military housing, and off-base rentals in the Wichita Falls area.
BAH rates for the Wichita Falls, Texas area vary by pay grade and dependency status. Check the Entitlements page or ask our AI assistant for personalized BAH estimates.
Base Services Directory
Schools
The Wichita Falls area offers a range of public, private, and DoDEA schools for military families. On-base schools (where available) and nearby off-base options will be listed here.
Contact the School Liaison Officer (SLO) at Sheppard AFB for help with school enrollment, records transfer, and special education services.
Medical
Sheppard AFB provides medical and dental care through its Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Services typically include primary care, pharmacy, immunizations, and specialty referrals through TRICARE.
Enroll at the on-base clinic as soon as possible after arriving. Off-base TRICARE network providers are also available in the Wichita Falls area.
Things to Do
The Wichita Falls, Texas area has plenty to offer military families β from outdoor recreation and local dining to cultural attractions and family-friendly activities.
Check with MWR (Morale, Welfare & Recreation) at Sheppard AFB for discounted tickets, trips, and events exclusively for service members and their families.