Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
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?
The Air Force published the Final EIS on June 5, 2026. The public's feasible comments and recommendations on the Draft EIS were considered by the Air Force and addressed in the Final EIS.
The Air Force is now considering the findings and analysis within the Final EIS and will sign a Record of Decision to select an alternative for implementation. The signed Record of Decision is expected by late summer 2026 and will be posted to this website when available.
Please visit the Get Involved and Documents tabs for more information.
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.