Sheppard T-38 veers off runway Published May 14, 2009 SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- A Sheppard Air Force Base T-38 Talon veered off the runway during takeoff at about 2:10 p.m. CDT May 14 here. The crew of two experienced minor injuries and are receiving treatment. The T-38, assigned to the 80th Flying Training Wing, is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer. The airfield was temporarily closed except for military aircraft returning to Sheppard AFB. A board of Air Force officials will investigate the incident. Comment on this story (comments may be published on Air Force Link) View the comments/letters page