TECHNICAL SERGEANT MOLLY SHEPHERD
TSgt Molly L. Shepherd is The Water and Fuels Sub Activity Management Plan Manager in the Requirements and Optimizations section for the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron, Hurlburt Field Florida. She manages preventative maintenance and major project planning for 1,355 facilities. TSgt Shepherd is responsible for the accountability and optimization of $4.5 Billion dollars in Air Force infrastructure.
Technical Sergeant Shepherd enlisted in August 2011 from Concord, Michigan. Upon completion of Basic Military Training, she went on to Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Technical Training. After graduating from Technical Training in March 2012, she moved to her first duty station at Hurlburt Field, Florida. Leading the way in multiple squadron and wing organizations, she is a pinnacle example of a multi-capable Airman. TSgt Shepherd closely works with and leads multiple career fields every day within the Requirements and Optimizations section. Her drive, ambition, and adaptable nature, paired with a positive attitude, allow her to excel when placed in any situation. Technical Sergeant Shepherd is a leader, mentor and wingman amongst peers and values those around her.
EDUCATION
2011 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2012 Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2014 Advanced Fire Suppression Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2015 Evasion Conduct After Capture Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2017 Airman Leadership School, Hurlburt Field, Florida
2019 State of Florida Backflow Certification Course, Destin, Florida
2021 Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Associates Degree, Community College of The Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
ASSIGNMENTS
- August 2011 – October 2011, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
- October 2011 – March 2012, Student, Water and Fuels Technical Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
- March 2012 – Present, Water and Fuel Syatems Maintenance Journeyman, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL (December 2013 – July 2014, Water and Fuel Systems Journeyman, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar) (December 2015 – July 2016, Sole Water and Fuel syatems Maintenance Craftsman, Undisclosed Location, North Africa)
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air and Space Oversees Service Ribbon Long
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic August 9, 2011
Airman First Class October 7, 2011
Senior Airman February 7, 2014
Staff Sergeant December 1, 2016
Technical Sergeant November 1, 2021
(Current as of June 2022)