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Maj. Yolanda Seals, 433rd Maintenance Squadron commander, speaks to attendees after assuming command during the 433rd MXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The 433rd MXS mission is to provide essential on and off-equipment repair and support maintenance for all assigned C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) 433rd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander
Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander (left), presents the 433rd Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Yolanda Seals during the 433rd MXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Seals was previously the executive officer to the 340th Flying Training Group commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) 433rd Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander
Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr., 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, renders his first salute to the 433rd AMXS Airmen during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The ceremony allowed Velazquez to formally greet the personnel under his command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) Former crew chief assumes command of the 433rd AMXS
Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, presents the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidon to Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. during the 433rd AMXS change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Velazquez previously served as the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Commander in the 433rd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) Former crew chief assumes command of the 433rd AMXS
Maj. Nicholas Velazquez Jr. speaks to 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen after assuming command Sept. 10, 2022, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The mission of the 433rd AMXS is to provide on-equipment maintenance support to assigned C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) Former crew chief assumes command of the 433rd AMXS
Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff, 10th Air Force commander, talks with a 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft aircrew member during the NATO Days air show in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2022. The 68th AS helped represent United States’ capabilities by displaying the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
A young guest explores a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during the NATO Days air show in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2022. The C-5M was the largest aircraft on display during the two-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
NATO Days air show participants smile and wave as they walk through a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft in Ostrava, Czech Republic Sept. 17, 2022. The C-5M was the largest aircraft on display during the two-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Guests walk through a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during the NATO Days air show in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17, 2022. More than 110,000 people attended the event over two days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Senior Airman Christian Davis, 68th Airlift Squadron aircraft loadmaster, tests a virtual reality simulator with a student from the Secondary Vocational School Karvina, in Hranice, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2022. SPS is a technical school with a focus on engineering, information technology and electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Students from the Secondary Vocational School Karvina, in Hranice, Czech Republic, give members of the 68th Airlift Squadron a tour of their hands-on classrooms Sept. 16. 2022. SPS is a technical school focused on engineering, information technology and electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Members of the 68th Airlift Squadron sit on a panel during a school visit at the Secondary Vocational School Karvina, in Hranice, Czech Republic, Sept. 16, 2022. SPS is a technical school focused on engineering, information technology and electronics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Marines with the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron – 773, Det. Alpha guide a Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter onto a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 13, 2022. This was the first time the Marines from the HMLA-733 participated in the NATO days air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 68th Airlift Squadron and Marines with the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron – 773, Det. Alpha guide a Bell AH-1Z Viper helicopter onto a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 13, 2022. This was the first time the Marines from the HMLA-733 participated in the NATO days air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 68th Airlift Squadron place wooden supports under the ramp of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana, Sept. 13, 2022. Marines in the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron – 773, Det. Alpha specifically engineered the wooden boxes and planks to load and offload two helicopters, the Bell AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom, onto the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 68th Airlift Squadron and Marines with the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron – 773, Det. Alpha move wooden planks into place to assist with loading two Marine helicopters onto a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft Sept. 13, 2022, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Louisiana. The aircraft and helicopters were on display during the 22nd NATO Days air show in Ostrava, Czech Republic, Sept. 17-18, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft pilots stand for a photograph with Christy Agor, Charge’ d’ Affaires at U.S. Embassy Prague, during a visit at the Library of Ostrava - American Center Sept. 16, 2022, Ostrava, Czech Republic. They delivered a briefing, answered questions and spoke with city members and local officials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones) Reserve Citizen Airmen participate in NATO Days air show
Members from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Airman 1st Class Thomas Rose, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department fire protection helper, participates in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Members from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Tech. Sgt. Rachel Kane, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, carries the guidon for the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Staff Sgt. Brad Hanks, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal bomb technician, passes the guidon to Tech. Sgt. Rachel Kane, 433rd CES emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, during the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Maj. Leigh Barker, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron commander, fist bumps Staff Sgt. Seth Lemountain, 433rd CES explosive ordnance disposal bomb technician, during the 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Members from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Tech. Sgt. Rachel Kane, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management noncommissioned officer in charge, participates in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Staff Sgt. Edward Rodriguez, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal bomb technician, participates in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept.11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
Members from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in a 9/11 memorial stair climb at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 11, 2022. The 433rd CES performs a stair climb every year to commemorate the 110 flights of stairs first responders had to climb inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd CES honors 9/11 first responders
A 433rd Airlift Wing Airman drinks from the grog bowl during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. According to U.S. Air Force tradition, rule violators have to drink from the grog bowl. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
Maj. Mark Howard, 433rd Security Forces Squadron commander, and Tech. Sgt. Steven Redgate, 433rd SFS defender, prepare the grog bowl during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The grog bowl is a U.S. Air Force tradition which contains a mixture of various beverages. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing attend the combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Each group and squadron within the wing had assigned tables during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
The 433rd Airlift Wing combat dining-in official party throws water balloons from the back of a Humvee at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. Members were encouraged to wear costumes and mix-matched uniforms during the event to boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing shoot water at participants during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The event was hosted by the 433rd SFS to build camaraderie and rapport within the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
Tech. Sgt. Ira Chaney, 433rd Airlift Wing religious affairs Airman, climbs over a log in an obstacle course during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The obstacle course included low crawls, rope crawls, log jumps and wall crawls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
Tech. Sgt. Michael Strickler, 433rd Security Forces Squadron defender, crawls through an obstacle course during a combat dining-in event at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 10, 2022. The event was hosted by the 433rd SFS to raise morale and promote comradery within the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 433rd SFS hosts combat dining-in for Alamo Wing
433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron personnel lift a litter into the rear of an ambulatory vehicle during a ground patient movement training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The exercise was the first for the ASTS since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed participants to practice procedures similar to loading and offloading a C-130 Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron personnel transport a litter from a C-124 Globemaster II aircraft static display to an ambulatory vehicle during a ground patient movement training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The use of the static display allowed participants to practice procedures in loading and offloading a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a medevac mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
Master Sgt. Stewart Smith, 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron first sergeant, secures a litter inside a C-124 Globemaster II aircraft static display during a ground patient movement training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The use of the static display allowed participants to practice procedures similar to loading and offloading a C-130 Hercules aircraft during a medevac mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
1st Lt. Ryan Schrader, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, guides 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron personnel on lifting and transporting a simulated litter patient into a cargo aircraft during ground patient movement training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The exercise was the first for the 433rd ASTS since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron technicians lift a litter during a ground patient movement training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The exercise was the first for the ASTS since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and incorporated a C-124 Globemaster II aircraft static display to simulate loading into a C-130 Hercules aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron technicians, transport a synthetic patient on a litter during ground patient movement training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 7, 2022. The exercise was the first for the unit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd ASTS trains for readiness
Master Sgt. Richard Garcia, 433rd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment lead trainer, holds a radio while instructing a group of honorary commanders about survival tools and skills at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 6, 2022. The honorary commanders' program helps bridge the gap between the military and community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 2022 Honorary commanders visit Alamo Wing
Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M pilot, guides Brad Tobler, Wish for Our Heroes chapter director and co-owner of Federal Employee Benefits, inside the C-5M Super Galaxy flight simulator at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 6, 2022. The flight simulator was part of an honorary commander tour of the 433rd Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) 2022 honorary commanders visit Alamo Wing
Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Honorable Kirsten Cohoon, District Judge, 451st Judicial District Court judge, during a brief honorary commanders’ induction ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 6, 2022. After the ceremony, honorary commanders toured the 433rd AW and witnessed demonstrations of virtual reality headset training alongside the C-5M Super Galaxy flight simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares) 2022 honorary commanders visit Alamo Wing
Roy Nirenberg, San Antonio mayor, participates in a virtual reality C-5M Super Galaxy program at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 6, 2022. The 2022 honorary commanders toured the 433rd Operations Group seeing its mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) 2022 Honorary commanders visit Alamo Wing
The 2022 Honorary Commanders and 433rd Airlift Wing leadership assemble after the 433rd AW Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. A total of nine honorary commanders were inducted into the wing during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, pins an Air Force commander’s insignia pin on Brad Tobler, Wish For Our Heroes chapter director and co-owner of Federal Employee Benefits, during the 433rd AW Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. The purpose of the Honorary Commanders’ program is to bridge the gap between the military and local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Lee Randolph, managing partner of UBuildIt-Schertz, Texas, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and Bianca Rhodes, Knight Aerospace president and CEO, shake hands during the 433rd AW Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. The ceremony included each honorary commander receiving an Air Force commander’s insignia pin and assuming honorary command by accepting the 433rd AW guidon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presides over the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. This was the second Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
Col. Luis Berrios, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, talks with Sean Grindall, United Services Automobile Association vice president, and his guest during the 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, July 9, 2022. Each honorary commander was paired with unit leaders to learn a unit’s mission and purpose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders

 

 

 

 

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