Alamo Wing Employer's Day impresses civilian guests

Master Sgt. Rene Guerrero, 26 Aerial Port Squadron, explains to Mr. Cornell Richardson about the center of cargo during an upload demonstration. This was the 19th annual Employers' Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sat., Dec. 8, 2012. Civilian bosses of wing reservists flew aboard an Alamo Wing C-5A Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory, and witnessed an in-flight aerial refueling mission with a KC-135 Stratotanker over West Texas. (Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

Alamo Wing Employer's Day impresses civilian guests

Senior Airman Kenan Torrance of the 433rd MXG, explains the role of maintainers in the the 433rd Airlift Wing. This was the 19th annual Employers' Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sat., Dec. 8, 2012. Civilian bosses of wing reservists flew aboard an Alamo Wing C-5A Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force inventory, and witnessed an in-flight aerial refueling mission with a KC-135 Stratotanker over West Texas. (Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

433rd takes bosses for a ride

During the 433rd Airlift Wing's 18th annual Bosses' Day, civilian employers look on while Master Sgt. Albert Hopkins, a jet engine mechanic with the 433rd Populsion Flight gives information on a Turbo Fan Engine. As many employers stood to get pictures taken they discussed the massive size of the fan. The employers were invited by their Reservist employees to participate in Bosses day, it gives them a chance to see what exactly their employees do when they are away for duty.(U.S. Air Force phot/Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

433rd takes bosses for a ride

During the 433rd Airlift Wing's 18th annual Bosses' Day, civilian employers look on while Master Sgt. Albert Hopkins, a jet engine mechanic with the 433rd Populsion Flight gives information on a Turbo Fan Engine. As many employers stood to get pictures taken they discussed the massive size of the fan. The employers were invited by their Reservist employees to participate in Bosses day, it gives them a chance to see what exactly their employees do when they are away for duty.(U.S. Air Force phot/Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

Can you hear me now?

Staff Sgt. David Fink, a C-5 Galaxy loadmaster with the 68th Airlift Squadron, gives preflight instructions to guests attending the 433rd Airlift Wing's 17th Annual Bosses Day, Dec. 4, 2010, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Thirty-six civilian employers of Alamo wing reservists witnessed a mid-air refueling by a KC-135 during the flight. The annual event is designed to help civilian employers understand the importance of the mission thier workers carry out while serving on Reserve status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Touching base, above the base

Lt. Col. Pat Brooks, a C-5 Galaxy pilot with the 68th Airlift Squadron, carefully manuevers the C-5 Galaxy cargo into position for a mid air refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker as part of the 433rd Airlift Wing's 17th Annual Bosses Day, Dec. 4, 2010, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Thirty-six civilian employers of Alamo wing reservists witnessed the mid-air refueling and learned about the various missions performed by the wing. The annual event is designed to help civilian employers understand the importance of the mission thier workers carry out while serving on Reserve status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Reservists take Bosses for a Ride

The 433rd Airlift Wing opened its doors and its aircraft to civilian supervisors and employers during the 17th Annual Bosses Day. The Bosses were taken on an aerial refueling trainig mission and got the oppurtunity to see what it is the reservist's contribute to when they have to spend time away from their everyday careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

Reservists take Bosses for a Ride

The 433rd Airlift Wing opened its doors and its aircraft to civilian supervisors and employers during the 17th Annual Bosses Day. The Bosses were taken on an aerial refueling trainig mission and got the oppurtunity to see what it is the reservists contribute to when they have to spend time away from their everyday careers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

Handle with Care

Technical Sgt. Marcus Wasden, a loadmaster assigned to the 68th Aerial Port Squadron, watches for the strair truck during the 433rd Airlft Wing's 2009 Bosses' Day. The stair truck is used to carefully allow the bosses to depart the plane. The bosses were given a tour of the Alamo Wing and traveled on an air-refueling mission. The day gives the civilian bosses of reservists an oppurtunity to see what their employees do while away for duty.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

Civilian employers of Reservists and Guardsmen visit the Alamo Wing.

Civilian employers of Reservists and Guardsmen from Connecticut and Massachusetts visit the 433rd Airlift Wing during a recent Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve boss lift. A Department of Defense agency, ESGR was established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain active support from all public and private employers for the men and women of the National Guard and Reserve. Volunteers of ESGR provide free education, consultation, and mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.

Alamo Wing hosts ESGR from the nation's capitol

A group tour, sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve from Washington, D.C. toured a C-5A Galaxy cargo aircraft as part of a three day visit to area Guard and Reserve units. ESGR is the committee charged with creating smooth relationships between civilian employers and the Guardsmen and Reservists they employ. The work done by ESGR directly impacts recruiting and retention efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)

Alamo Wing hosts ESGR from the nation's capitol

A group tour, sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve from Washington, D.C. toured a C-5A Galaxy cargo aircraft as part of a three day visit to area Guard and Reserve units. ESGR is the committee charged with creating smooth relationships between civilian employers and the Guardsmen and Reservists they employ. The work done by ESGR directly impacts recruiting and retention efforts. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman Brian McGloin)