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433rd Airlift Wing

New episode out now!

New episode out now!

Julian Hernandez
Alamo Wing senior leaders, civic leaders serve up thanks

Alamo Wing senior leaders, civic leaders serve up thanks

Senior Airman Mark Colmenares
Maj. Gen. Bartrum visits the Alamo Wing

Maj. Gen. Bartrum visits the Alamo Wing

Senior Airman Brittany Wich
74th APS Triumphs at Port Dawg Challenge

74th APS Triumphs at Port Dawg Challenge

Tech. Sgt. Shelton Sherrill
Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders

Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders

Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos
Alamo Wing recognizes Airmen during Awards Ceremony

Alamo Wing recognizes Airmen during Awards Ceremony

Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos

Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, hands a plate to 433rd Airlift Wing Airmen during the “Feed the Airmen” Luncheon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, alongside San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, 433rd AW Honorary Commander, hands a dish to Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos, 433rd AW public affairs specialist, during the “Feed the Airmen” Luncheon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and Honorary Commanders served traditional Thanksgiving meals to military service members during the “Feed the Airmen Luncheon” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Tech Sgt. Mycha Hamilton and Senior Airman Tim Nguyen, 433rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Squadron, receive meals from a senior leader during the “Feed the Airmen” Luncheon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Dave Saylor, 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commander alumnus, greets Airmen at the Live Oak Dining Facility during the “Feed the Airmen” Luncheon event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. William, 433rd AW command chief, pose for a photo with 2023 Alamo Wing Endurance Event participants at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2023.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. William, 433rd AW command chief, pose for a photo with Fiscal Year 2023 annual wing award winners after the awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2023.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. William, 433rd AW command chief, pose for a photo with Fiscal Year 2022 annual wing award winners after the awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2023.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Takesha S. William, 433rd AW command chief, pose for a photo with Fiscal Year 2021 annual wing award winners after the awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2023.

Col. Sylvia Fernandez, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Flores, 433rd Medical Group superintendent, during a ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, October 14, 2023.

Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Flores, 433rd Medical Group superintendent, receives a shadowbox from 433rd Airlift Wing colleagues during his retirement ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, October 14, 2023.

Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, flies the C-5M Super Galaxy flight simulator during a tour of the 433rd Operations Group on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, answers a question from an Airman assigned to the 433rd Aerospace Evacuation Squadron on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, talks with Airmen assigned to the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron at the flu shot roll out on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

(Left to right) Col. Luis Berrios, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, Maj. Gen. John Bartrum, Mobilization Assistant to the Surgeon General of the Air Force and Space Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, and Col. Alvin Bradford, 433rd Medical Squadron commander, pose for a photograph at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

Stephen Ynostrosa, Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union vice president of business development, and Master Sgt. Michael Lahrman, 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs non-commissioned officer in charge of media operations, view the solar eclipse event after the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Special solar eclipse glasses were provided to attendees in order to partake in the solar eclipse event after the induction ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Larry McHenry, Chief Executive Office for Power Grid Professional Incorporated, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Darnell Smith, inaugural director of intercollegiate athletics for Texas A&M University-San Antonio, Texas, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Augie Cortez, Jr., owner of Augie’s BBQ, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Alex Melo, community relations manager at Brooks Real Estate, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Dr. Suhail Daraiseh, chiropractor at Sana Welllness & Health, during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks to attendees during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing stand for a photograph after participating in an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, hosted by the Rising Six Council at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Staff Sgt. Kaylin Puentes, 433rd Security Forces Squadron defender, accepts a certificate of induction from Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, during an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Staff Sgt. Larry Menn, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, accepts a certificate of induction from Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, during an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Staff Sgt. Maria Mendoza, 433rd Security Forces Squadron defender, accepts a certificate of induction from Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, during an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Staff Sgt. Yvonne Flores, 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron technician, accepts a certificate of induction from Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, during an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Col. Brenden Bartholomew, 433rd Airlift Wing vice commander, pins on the U.S. Air Force honorary commander insignia pin to Sean Grindall, USAA Life head of third-party distribution, at the 433rd AW 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction ceremony in San Antonio, May 6, 2023.

The 2023 Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders and 433rd AW Leadership assemble for a photo after the 433rd AW 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, May 6, 2023.

Tommy Calvert Jr., Bexar County Precinct 4 commissioner, and the Bexar County Commissioners Court donates a $5,000 check to the 433rd Airlift Wing Angel Wings Over the Alamo program during the 433rd AW 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, May 6, 2023.

Col. Brenden Bartholomew, 433rd Airlift Wing vice commander, hands the 433rd AW guidon to Constable Kathryn Brown, Bexar County 4th Precinct constable, during the 433rd AW 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, May 6, 2023.

Col. Brenden Bartholomew, 433rd Airlift Wing vice commander, addresses inductees at the 433rd AW 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction ceremony in San Antonio, May 6, 2023.

Col. J.C. Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, converses with 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders Program alum Dave Bonney, First Command financial advisor, principal and district advisor, and his guest at the 433rd Airlift Wing 2023 Honorary Commanders’ Induction ceremony in San Antonio, May 6, 2023.

The 2023 International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Development course class pose for a photograph in front of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, September 18, 2023. The INLEAD course is held every summer, sponsored by the International Air Reserve Symposium (IARS) which was established in 1992. The location is changed every five years to allow participants to experience the military heritage of different host nations, while learning leadership development in an international integrated environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Maj. Gen. Maureen Banavige, Air Force Reserve Command mobilization assistant to the commander, addresses the 2023 International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Development course students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, September 18, 2023. The allied partners during this INLEAD course consisted of students from Canada, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Norway and the United States. (U.S. Air Forces photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Students in the 2023 International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Development course participate in a critical thinking activity at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, September 18, 2023. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, former Chief Master Sgt. of Air University, led the critical thinking activity during his presentation to cultivate problem solving and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Chief Master Sgt. Diego Yoshisaki, Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs senior enlisted advisor, speaks to the 2023 International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Development course students at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, September 18, 2023. The five-day training course consisted of guest speakers, cohort discussions and tours of JBSA-Lackland and the Alamo in downtown San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brittany Wich)

Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron climb the stairs outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023 as part of an annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Maj. Rachel Rupp, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight Commander, cheers on other Airmen after completing the unit’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023.

Senior Airman Hunter Sykes, a 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, takes his turn serving as the flagbearer during the unit’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023.

Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Moss, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Chief, briefs Airmen before starting the unit’s annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023.

Members of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron climb the stairs outside the Pfingston Reception Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Sep. 10, 2023 as part of an annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb.

Loadmasters from the 433rd Operations Group unload equipment used in Patriot Medic 23 after the 433rd Medical Squadron returned to JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 29, 2023.

433rd Medical Squadron Airmen who participated in Patriot Medic 23 pose for a unit photo following their return to JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 29, 2023.

Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Medical Squadron step off a C-5M Super Galaxy as they return to JBSA-Lackland on Aug. 29, 2023 after participating in Patriot Medic 23.

Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Medical Squadron pose for a photo outside their training area at Youngstown Air Reserve Base, Ohio during Patriot Medic 23.

Members of the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron and the 914th Aeromedical Staging Squadron outside their training area at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin during Patriot Medic 23.

Col. Brendon Bartholomew (far left), 433rd Airlift Wing deputy commander, stands with participants of the 433rd Airlift Wing Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 5, 2023. Civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen received a first-hand look at what their reservist employees do during their military duty. The event included a flight on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, and visits to the wing’s pilot simulators and engine shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Employers nominated to participate in the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift program board a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Saturday Aug. 5, 2023. The program, hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing in conjunction with ESGR, gave civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen an opportunity to see what reservists do during monthly Unit Training Activities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Julian Hernandez)

Senior Master Sgt. Ernest Urrutia, 68th Airlift Squadron flight engineer evaluator, greets employers participating in the Bosslift program aboard a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. The program, hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing in conjunction with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, gave civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen an opportunity to see what reservists do during monthly Unit Training Activities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Julian Hernandez)

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Provide Combat Ready Citizen Airmen Anywhere, Anytime

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