Flagging the Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Charles A. Davies clutches the flag that was presented to him during his retirement ceremony held on March 19, 2011. The retirement held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy was the culmination of Chief's 28 years of dedicated service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

Direct Service anyone?

Wearing Airman Battle Uniforms, two Alamo Wing Airmen from the 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron listen to information given to them by Air Force active-duty recruiters Staff Sgt. Leonor Roman, left, and Tech. Sgt. Stephanie Martinez, who visited the 433rd Airlift Wing Feb. 12, 2011, in order to personally provide information and answer questions, to Alamo Wing Reservists interested about active-duty job opportunities offered through the Direct Service program. The Direct Service Program is an Air Force program designed to provide Air Force Reservists with opportunities to serve the active duty while remaining in their present military career fields if the career field is in need of personnel for that specific career field. For more information about opportunities in that active duty force and direct service please call Sergeants Martinez or Roman at (210) 573-2272 or (210) 833-9298. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Please rise for the presentation of the colors

Maj. Jay Johnson, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander and First Sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Juan Villareal, stand at attention as members of the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Honor Guard, present the colors during Villareal’s retirement ceremony, Feb. 12 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During his 33 years of military service in the Air Force, Villareal from Laredo, Texas has received numerous military medals and awards. Villareal enlisted in the Air Force in 1978 and retired from active duty in 1992 as a master sergeant. After a six-month break in service, Villareal joined the Air Force Reserve and remained a member of the Alamo Wing until February of this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Daughter pins chief

Chief Master Sgt. Juan Villareal, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, watches his daughter, Vanessa; pin a Meritorious Service Medal on is chest during his retirement ceremony Feb. 12, 2011 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During his 33 years of Air Force service, the senior NCO from Laredo, Texas, was awarded nine military medals. Chief Villareal enlisted in 1978 and retired from active duty in 1992 as a master sergeant. After a 6-month break in service, Chief Villareal joined the Air Force Reserve and remained a member of the Alamo Wing until February of this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

New Chief in Town

Chief Master Sgt. Julie Begley wears her new stripes proudly for the first time as she speaks to fellow members of the 433rd Airlift Wing during her promotion ceremony Dec. 4, 2010. CMSgt Begley has been a member of the 433rd since 2001 and is currently the Squadron Superintendent for the 433rd Training Squadron. The 433rd Training Squadron has over 40 reserve military training instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones/Released)

New Chief in Town

Chief Master Sgt. Julie Begley wears her new stripes proudly for the first time as she speaks to fellow members of the 433rd Airlift Wing during her promotion ceremony Dec. 4, 2010. CMSgt Begley has been a member of the 433rd since 2001 and is currently the Squadron Superintendent for the 433rd Training Squadron. The 433rd Training Squadron has over 40 reserve military training instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones/Released)