Sheppard AFB: Aircrew member injured when ejection occurred

Trish Choate, Wichita Falls Times Record News
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An aircrew member was injured Monday afternoon when an ejection occurred, according to a media release from the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base.

The ejection happened during T-6 Texan II ground operations at about 1:55 p.m. Monday, and the aircrew member was transported to United Regional Health Care System for treatment, according to a Monday evening media release.

Public affairs officials with the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base released a statement Monday about an ejection.
Public affairs officials with the 82nd Training Wing at Sheppard Air Force Base released a statement Monday about an ejection.

An investigation is underway, and SAFB officials will release more information when it's available. according to the media release.

Trish Choate is serving as the interim editor for the Wichita Falls Times Record News, San Angelo Standard-Times and Abilene Reporter-News. Contact Trish with news tips at tchoate@gannett.com. Read her recent work here. Her X handle is @Trishapedia.

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