Mission planners from several of the airlift wings supporting Exercise Southern Star '25 hold a meeting near Santiago, Chile June 2, 2025. Behind the Scenes of SS25: How an Air Force Reserve C-5M Ended Up in the Western Hemisphere’s Largest Special Forces Training Exercise
Mission planners from several of the airlift wings supporting Exercise Southern Star '25 hold a meeting near Santiago, Chile June 2, 2025. Behind the Scenes of SS25: How an Air Force Reserve C-5M Ended Up in the Western Hemisphere’s Largest Special Forces Training Exercise
Mission planners from several of the airlift wings supporting Exercise Southern Star '25 hold a meeting near Santiago, Chile June 2, 2025. Behind the Scenes of SS25: How an Air Force Reserve C-5M Ended Up in the Western Hemisphere’s Largest Special Forces Training Exercise
Mission planners from several of the airlift wings supporting Exercise Southern Star '25 hold a meeting near Santiago, Chile June 2, 2025. Behind the Scenes of SS25: How an Air Force Reserve C-5M Ended Up in the Western Hemisphere’s Largest Special Forces Training Exercise
U.S. Air Force Maj. Pete Andersen, a 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M pilot, scans the terrain during a sortie as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 near Antofagasta, Chile, June 4, 2025. 250604-F-RT682-2084
U.S. Air Force Maj. Ben Ernst, a 68th Airlift Squadron C-5M pilot, discusses the C-5M Super Galaxy’s strategic airlift capabilities with partner nation military leaders during an aircraft tour and familiarization as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, June 7, 2025. 250607-F-RT682-1473
433rd Airlift Wing maintainers tow a C-5M Super Galaxy back into its parking spot following a sortie supporting Air Force Special Operations Command and partner nation special forces as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, June 4, 2025. 250604-F-RT682-2177
Master Sgt. Antonio Farrias, a 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, assists Argentine special forces leaders as they board a C-5M Super Galaxy during a sortie as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 near Antofagasta, Chile, June 4, 2025. 250604-F-RT682-1949
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sergio Rosas, a 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, conducts pre-flight servicing on the landing gear of a C-5M Super Galaxy ahead of a sortie as part of Exercise Southern Star ‘25 at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, June 4, 2025. 250604-F-RT682-1232
Chief Master Sgt. Kurtis Albright, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior leader, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Morgan Harrison, Alpha Media director of sales, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Maj. Alexander Williams, 433rd Contingency Response Flight commander, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Duane Paulson, San Antonio independent consultant, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Lt. Col. Jason Cockrell, 68th Airlift Squadron commander, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Vanessa J-Douglas, Masters Leadership Program San Antonio board of directors, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Strawbridge, 356th Airlift Squadron senior leader, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Michelle Hoskins, Reaching Maximum Independence president, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Maj. Aleksander Layne, 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Jay Gilmore, SWBC Mortgage Company senior loan officer, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Lt. Col. Teanglia Moore, 26th Aerial Port Squadron commander, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Rudy Khalaf, Bexar County division chief of fire protection, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Col. Alvin Bradford, 433rd Medical Squadron commander, hands the 433rd Airlift Wing guidon to Mike Kurczek, retired critical care anesthesiologist, during the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
The 2025 Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders and 433rd AW Leadership assemble for a group photo after the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025. Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, meets with Citizen Airmen defenders during a tour of the 433rd SFS unit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, poses for a photo with Citizen Airmen defenders during a tour of the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, sits down with junior enlisted defenders from the 433rd Security Forces Squadron during a tour of the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, poses for a photo with 433rd Security Forces Squadron senior leaders during a visit to the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Senior Master Sgt. Catherine Falcon, 433rd Security Forces Squadron superintendent, briefs U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, about the mission set of the 433rd SFS during a visit to the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, is greeted by senior leaders from the 433rd Airlift Wing during a visit to the 433rd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, is greeted by U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, Airlift Wing commander and other 433rd AW senior leaders assigned to the 433rd Mission Support Group during a visit to the 433rd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, talks with 433rd Security Forces Citizen Airmen, and 149th SFS Guardsmen during a tour of the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, presented his general officer coin to U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Colbie Jones, 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team member, during a tour of the 433rd SFS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Technical Sgt. Daniel Cruz, 433rd Security Forces supply non-commissioned officer, shows Brig. Gen. Brian A. Filler, Director of Security Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the new night vision devices during a tour of the 433rd SFS unit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 3, 2025. Brigadier General Filler Visits Total Force Defenders at the Alamo Wing
Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, a 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, poses for a photo with her leadership and representatives of the non-profit that nominated her to receive a new vehicle donated through USAA and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, a 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, embraces her husband Victor Rodriguez after receiving a new vehicle donated through USAA and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, a 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, embraces Lisa Hamlin, a retired 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron Chief Master Sgt., after receiving a new vehicle donated through USAA and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, a 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, embraces Jose Andrade, CEO of USAA, after receiving a new vehicle donated through USAA and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, a 433rd Security Forces Squadron fire team leader, embraces her family after seeing their new vehicle donated through USAA and the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program April 30, 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience
Col. Rick Kuehn, 512th Airlift Wing deputy wing commander, Lt. Col. Brandon Rodts, 433rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, Citizen Airmen from the 512th AW, and a 433rd AW civilian pose for a group photo during maintenance on a C-5M Super Galaxy at the 433rd Airlift Wing on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 25, 2025. Texas, Delaware Airmen Team Up for C-5M Super Galaxy Maintenance
Col. Rick Kuehn, 512th Airlift Wing deputy wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Geoffrey Morales, 512th AW senior leader, pose for a photo during a tour of the maintenance on a C-5M Super Galaxy at the 433rd AW on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 25, 2025. Texas, Delaware Airmen Team Up for C-5M Super Galaxy Maintenance
Lt. Col. Brandon Rodts, 433rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, shows Col. Rick Kuehn, 512th Airlift Wing deputy wing commander, a C-5M Super Galaxy engine being serviced during a tour of the maintenance facilities at the 433rd AW on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 25, 2025. Texas, Delaware Airmen Team Up for C-5M Super Galaxy Maintenance
A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kickoff the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas May 3, 2025. Alamo Wing C-5M Super Galaxy Opens Fiesta Flambeau Parade with Sky-High Salute
A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kickoff the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas May 3, 2025. Alamo Wing C-5M Super Galaxy Opens Fiesta Flambeau Parade with Sky-High Salute
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Nicole Nagle, 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron superintendent of health services assists Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon, with putting on a sterile surgical gown before ophthalmology surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 7, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission. 250407-F-SE223-1663
U.S. Army Maj. Halward Blegen, Brooke Army Medical Center refractive eye surgeon, assesses a patient at Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025. 250403-F-CB192-1006
The ophthalmology team pose for a photo at Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 1, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025. 250401-F-CB192-1019
U.S. Army Maj. Sien Chen, Brooke Army Medical Center cataract eye surgeon, performs a procedure on a Guyanese patient at Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1043
U.S. Army Maj. Sien Chen, Brooke Army Medical Center cataract eye surgeon, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon (right), collaborate during a procedure at Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1040
U.S. Army Maj. Sien Chen, Brooke Army Medical Center cataract eye surgeon, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon (right), collaborate during a procedure at Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1036
U.S. Army Maj. Sien Chen, Brooke Army Medical Center cataract eye surgeon, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon (right), collaborate during a procedure at Georgetown Public Hospital, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1033
Dr. Arlene Bobb-Semple, Georgetown Public Hospital vitreoretinal surgeon performs a procedure with guidance from U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon (right), at Georgetown, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1024
Dr. Arlene Bobb-Semple, Georgetown Public Hospital vitreoretinal surgeon performs a procedure with guidance from U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon (right), at Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1022
During the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission, U.S. Air Force eye surgeons have partnered with medical professionals in Guyana to restore sight and provide life-changing care to patients in need. 250403-F-CB192-1018
A Guyanese surgical technician prepares a sterile tray before an eye procedure at Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during LAMAT 2025. 250403-F-CB192-1008
U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Wing vitreoretinal surgeon, assesses a patient at Georgetown Public Hospital, Georgetown, Guyana, April 3, 2025 during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission. 250403-F-CB192-1007
Gregory Wickham, Guyana Fire Services chief fire officer, and Ron Morris, Guyana Emergency Medical Service chief emergency medical technician, pose for a photo with U.S. Air Force members from the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron at the Guyana Fire Station Headquarters on a tour during the LAMAT mission in Georgetown, Guyana, April 2, 2025. 433rd ASTS Train With First Responders, Healthcare Professionals in Guyana

 

 

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433rd AW Leadership

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV
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433RD AW MISSION STATEMENT

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433RD AW VISION STATEMENT

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