T-7A Recapitalization
Environmental Impact Statement

Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

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Welcome

Welcome to the Department of the Air Force's website for T-7A recapitalization at Sheppard AFB, Texas!

This website is the Air Force’s online center for the public to learn about and become involved in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for Sheppard AFB. The Air Force encourages the public and interested parties to review the information and documents provided on this website and participate in the EIS process.

Visit the Air Force’s T-7A Recapitalization NEPA Homepage to learn about and participate in the NEPA processes for other military installations that may undergo T-7A recapitalization over the coming decade!

What's New?

On December 19, 2025, the Air Force published a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft EIS for T-7A recapitalization at Sheppard AFB. The NOA initiated the 45-day public comment period for the Draft EIS.  The public comment period is an opportunity for the public to learn about and provide input on the environmental impacts of T-7A aircraft recapitalization at Sheppard AFB. 

Comments on the Draft EIS will be accepted through February 2, 2026.

Please visit the Get InvolvedDocuments, and Provide Comments tabs for more information.

Answers to Common Questions

How to Get Involved

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Photo Credit:  Boeing T‑7A Red Hawk Website, July 2022.  https://www.boeing.com/defense/t-7a/#/gallery.  Note: The aircraft in foreground is a T-7A “Red Hawk” prototype; the aircraft in background is a restored P‑51C “Mustang.”  The P-51C were flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II and have been retired from service for many decades.  The P-51C is not part of this project.