• 433rd LRS receives new commander

    Maj. James Hearn (right) takes the guidon of the 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron from Col. Craig Petersen, 433rd MIssion Support Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland Nov. 4. He previously served as the operations officer with the unit.

  • Alamo Wing flies relief into nation's northeast

    Throughout the country, Air Force Reserve aircraft head to the northeast to help with the devastation of Hurricane Sandy.Five crews from the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, are currently on bravo alert for relief efforts. They are committed to flying C5-Galaxy missions from

  • Alamo Wing builds bonds with Alamo City

    For a second year, The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted more than a dozen business and community leaders into the 2013 Honorary Commanders Program during a ceremony, Nov. 3 at the Gateway Club on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.The Honorary Commanders Program pairs "Alamo Wing" leadership with local-area

  • Halloween Health and Safety Tips

    For many people, autumn events like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times to dress up in costumes, go trick-or-treating, attend parties, and eat yummy treats. These events are also opportunities to provide nutritious snacks, get physical activity, and focus on safety.Check out these tips to help

  • Lodging rates increase Oct.1

    After four years without a rate increase, Air Force lodging rates will go up beginning Oct. 1, Air Force Personnel Center Officials said Sept. 27 The increase is necessary to ensure Air Force Lodging rates cover current operating and capital improvement costs, said Maj. Gen. A.J. Stewart, AFPC

  • 433 LRS Team Conquers Rambler 120

    Athletes from across Joint Base San Antonio competed in the Rambler 120 Team Challenge Oct. 20 at JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The event began with a 22-mile bike course, followed by a 6-mile run, a disc toss and a 2-mile rafting course. Teams consisted of four-member extreme teams and

  • Security Forces Airmen return from deployment

    Twenty-five Air Force Reserve Airmen from the 433rd Security Forces Squadron returned from Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia on Oct. 25.  While deployed, the Alamo Wing Airmen were responsible for providing integrated defense, emergency response, and combat support for the base, which houses military and

  • Alamo Wing Celebrates Family Day

    "Have fun, and let's have a great day," said Col. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, as he opened Family Day on the 433rd AW flight line on Oct. 13.The event, which was organized by the 433rd Force Support Squadron's Family Readiness and Support office, allows wing members to

  • 433rd AW Commander gives first civilian commander's call

    Civilians filled the 68th Airlift Squadron's auditorium for Col. Jeffrey T. Pennington's first civilian commander' s call Oct.4. Pennington praised the civilian Airmen for all of their hard work, and the vital role each person plays in the 433rd Airlift Wing. He stressed the need to know the wing' s

  • Electronic payments required for TRICARE reserve premiums

    To avoid losing coverage, beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check need to switch to an electronic form of payment before Jan. 1, 2013. Starting next year, TRICARE will only accept TRS and TRR monthly premium payments using