Background
Sheppard, Jack W. was born on August 8, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Lee and Audrey Irene (Heiney) Sheppard.
Sheppard, Jack W. was born on August 8, 1931 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Lee and Audrey Irene (Heiney) Sheppard.
Baccalaureate, University Akron, Ohio, 1955. Master of Arts in Public Administration, George Washington University, 1965.
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Air Force, 1955; advanced through grades to major general, United States Air Force vice commander, 60 Military Airlift Wing, United States Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, California, 1977-1979; commander, 1606 Air Base Wing, United States Air Force, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, 1979-1981; director international staff, Inter American Defense Board, United States Air Force, Washington, 1981-1982; deputy chief staff for personnel, United States Air Force Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1982-1983; chief of staff, United States Air Force Military Airlift Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, 1983-1985; commander, Twenty First Air Force, McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, 1985-1987; assistant deputy chief staff programs and resources, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1987-1988; retired, Headquarters United States Air Force, Washington, 1988.
Member Albuquerque Armed Forces Advisory Association, Order of Daedalians, Air Force Association, Airlift Association, United States Air Force Order of the Sword, United States Air Force Order of the Bayonet, Theta Chi.
Married Norma Ann Stutler, September 4, 1953. Children— Bradley, Gregory.