Aug. 17, 2011 No changes to military retirement anytime soon, officials say The military retirement isn't going to change any time soon, Defense Department officials said. "There's no immediate plan to affect retirement," Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told service members at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 31. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said any changes to
Aug. 15, 2011 Deployed 433 AW Airman helps east side flightline ministry bring people together It's midday in sweltering 100-degree Afghanistan heat. Two individuals approach a group of aircraft maintainers to offer assistance - not with a tool box in hand, but with fruit-flavored ice pops and words of encouragement.For Chaplain (Capt.) Ralph Elliott and Chaplain Assistant Senior Airman
Aug. 12, 2011 1st Lt. takes 1st place in 433 AW Jay Leno Art Contest First Lieutenant Kyle Hermanson, 69th Air Defense Brigade, Ft. Hood, Texas, took first place in the 433rd Airlift Wing's Jay Leno Art Contest, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Kelly Field Club at Port San Antonio."I attribute my success by allowing myself enough time to make a successful plan and design. Once I
Aug. 9, 2011 Jay Leno brings laughter to the 433 AW and JBSA Jay Leno, comedian and TV personality, made a stop here during his Tour for the Troops to perform in front of more than 2,000 members of the 433rd Airlift Wing, wounded warriors and guests.The performance was also part of the Refer a Friend Tour, under the "Get 1 Now" program, an Air Force Reserve
Aug. 6, 2011 60 Years and Counting The Alamo Wing, home to San Antonio's only Air Force Reserve unit equiped with the C-5A Galaxy , will celebrate an historic 60 years of service this year. Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing are part of a team of proud citizen-Airmen who have dedicated themselves to the service of our country during
Aug. 3, 2011 August 2011- Alamo Wing Airmen earn promotions The following Alamo Wing Airmen, on the date indicated, have earned a promotion in grade to the following:Master SergeantJeremy Dubicki, 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, Aug 1Matthew Ott, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aug 1Andrew Tocci, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Aug 1 Technical
July 26, 2011 ORI from the top: "Do it right...win the fight." Three states, three wings, three air frames, one Operational Readiness Inspection; as far as the top is concerned, it all adds up to success.Three of the wings' key leaders involved, Colonels Kenneth D. Lewis, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, Craig LaFave, 403rd Wing vice commander and Jesse T.
July 26, 2011 Ten-hut! MTI named outstanding airman Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Chavez left home in El Paso, Texas, 10 ½ years ago and traveled some 560 miles to go to the Air Force's military basic training. The military training instructor took another big step in his life July 13 when the Air Force announced that he is one of its 12 Outstanding Airmen of
July 26, 2011 433 AW earns 2010 Raincross Trophy The 433rd Airlift Wing was named the recipient of the 2010 Raincross Trophy.The Raincross Trophy has been in existence for 13 years and recognizes the work of aircrews assigned to wings under the 4th Air Force flag who display exceptional airmanship during an individual mission or sustained
July 26, 2011 Service with a song: 433 TRS MTI proudly sings for service and country She stands upright and proud, eyes gazed at "Ole Glory." A crowd of hundreds of baseball fans rise to their feet. The silence in the stadium is her cue. She raises the microphone to her lips and begins her first ever singing performance at a public sporting event.Technical Sergeant Hilary Reyes, a