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Lt. Col. Carla Martinez, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, smiles for an official photograph, Oct. 2, 2018. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo) LIEUTENANT COLONEL CARLA M. MARTINEZ
Lt. Col. Michael Webb, former 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. Pedro Saenz, 433rd AMXS superintendent, during a ceremony at hangar 826 on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. Saenz began his Air Force career in 1987 as a hydraulics mechanic working on the F-111D Aardvark combat aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. He retired with over 35 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich) AMXS superintendent retires
Col. Sylvia Fernandez speaks during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022, where she assumed command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. The 433rd AES provides aeromedical evacuation support when events like natural disasters and conflict occur, or anytime routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd AES welcomes commander
Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron guidon to Col. Sylvia Fernandez during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. The 433rd AES provides aeromedical evacuation support when events like natural disasters and conflict occur, or anytime routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman) 433rd AES welcomes commander
Master Sgt. William Bonner, 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Program representative, holds a welcome sign for all current and future deployers to contact him about the Air Force Reserve Program Oct. 20, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison) New Yellow Ribbon Program representative
Col. Alvin Bradford, 433rd Medical Squadron commander, delivers a speech during the 433rd MDS assumption of command ceremony Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) 433rd MDS welcomes commander
Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, claps during the 433rd Medical Squadron assumption of command ceremony Oct. 16, 2022, where Col. Alvin Bradford assumed command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) 433rd MDS welcomes commander
Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the leadership guidon to Col. Alvin Bradford, 433rd Medical Squadron commander, Oct. 16, 2022, during the 433rd MDS assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte) 433rd MDS welcomes commander
Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Mark Howard, 433rd Security Forces Squadron commander, during the 433rd SFS assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd SFS receives new commander
Maj. Mark Howard, 433rd Security Forces Squadron commander, delivers remarks during the 433rd SFS assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The 433rd SFS trains unit members to meet wartime mission requirements while providing support assistance to its active-duty counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd SFS receives new commander
Airmen of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron render their first salute to the incoming commander, Maj. Mark Howard, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos) 433rd SFS receives new commander
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

 

 

 

 

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433RD AW MISSION STATEMENT

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433RD AW VISION STATEMENT

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