May 4, 2014 Alamo Wing Family Day huge success The 433rd Airlift Wing held its annual Family Day at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on May 3, 2014 at the wing's fuel cell. Reservists had an afternoon to showcase the wing's mission and build camaraderie. "The families don't get to come out here enough to see what their loved ones do for
April 28, 2014 Reserve units display support for civilian agencies during Patriot Hook Exercise The 433rd Airlift Wing's C-5A Galaxy was the first on the scene in support of the Air Force Reserve Command's Patriot Hook Exercise 2014, April 23-28 at Naval Air Station North Island, Calif. Patriot Hook is an annual AFRC sponsored exercise that integrates federal agencies with the military, while
April 6, 2014 AF Reservists conduct critical emergency preparedness training with Army Despite the cold winds, rain and fog, a training exercise between the 74th Aerial Port Squadron and Army North's Task Force-51 from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston proved to be invaluable training for the Airmen and Soldiers here on April 5-6. The units, Air Force Reserve's 74th APS and
April 6, 2014 Alamo Wing Command Chief Retries after 32 years of service The 433rd Airlift Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Emil Garza celebrated over 30 years of service during his retirement ceremony here on April 5. Brig. Gen. Kenneth Lewis, Director for Air Force Reserve Plans, presided over the ceremony. "Chief Garza worked hard day in and day out for the Airmen of
April 6, 2014 Alamo Wing Airmen earn promotions in April Congratulations to the following Airmen who were selected for promotions in April 2014MASTER SERGEANTBlevins, Christina, 433rd AWManhertz, Sarah, 433rd AMDSTECHNICAL SERGEANTOrozco, Hansel, 433rd AWRamsey, Marc 433rd AMXSRinehart, Thomas, 356 ASRodriguez, Ivan 433rd FSSRobinson, Fabian 433rd
March 26, 2014 Reserve commanders, others attend Aerial Port workshop Over 75 Air Force Reserve squadron commanders, first sergeants, training managers and senior Air Reserve Technicians, attended a two-day 4th Air Force sponsored regional workshop on March 21-22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The workshop was hosted by the 74th and 26th Aerial Port
March 26, 2014 Air Force Reserve announces senior leader changes for 433 AW Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of Air Force Reserve, announced the following senior leader changes for June 6. Col. WILLIAM W. WHITTENBERGER, JR, Political Military Affairs Strategist, Air Force Element, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, D.C. to Commander, 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San
March 25, 2014 S.A. civic leaders experience Air Force Reserve contribution to national security and education Approximately, 17 Greater San Antonio area civic leaders experienced the Air Force's Total Force concept in action as they traveled from here to Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker, courtesy of the 931st Air Refueling Group from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. While
March 10, 2014 26th APS welcomes new commander In a brief ceremony on March 9, 2014, Lt. Col. Jason Exum, assumed command of the 26th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Craig Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander officiated the ceremony.Exum replaces Lt. Col. Jamar Scott, who commanded the APS since June
March 9, 2014 Alamo Wing members impress bosses on employer day The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted close to 20 employers on Employer Orientation Day, Saturday March 8. The goal of employer's day is to help employers better understand the Air Force mission, to see their employees perform their military duties and to strengthen the employer and reservist