Feb. 11, 2009 State Health Services leaders check out evacuation aircraft In the ongoing effort to ensure prompt and appropriate response to major emergencies, Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) officials came here Feb. 7 to learn more about the C-17 aircraft and aeromedical evacuation operations. It was an interesting coming together of state civil
Feb. 3, 2009 Recruiting Rewards Reservists There are numerous career fields to choose from when deciding to enlist as a member of the Air Force Reserve. However, no matter which job is chosen, every career begins by talking to an Air Force Reserve recruiter. An Air Force Reserve recruiter is one of the first people every recruit or member
Jan. 25, 2009 Airmen of the Year Award Winners The Airmen who were previously announced as Airmen of the Year in their respective categories each have outstanding qualities. Read on to learn more about them.Airman Airman First Class Randy Alvis, 433rd Mission Support Squadron, a Personnel Airman assigned to Customer Service, joined the United
Jan. 21, 2009 Command Chief reflects on 41-year career The more things change, the more they remain the sameDuring a career spanning four decades, things change. For Chief Master Sgt. John Shroyer things are about to change again. Chief Shroyer retires at the end of January. Recapping a career recently gave the Alamo Wing command chief an opportunity to
Jan. 6, 2009 Chief Vick retires "This day is bittersweet for me," said Chief Master Sergeant Laverne Vick, as she spoke at her retirement ceremony, "I am excited to retire, however this is a second family and I find myself sad to be leaving this place that has been a part of my life for so long." Chief Vick joined the Air Force
Jan. 5, 2009 January promotions announced for Alamo Wing enlisted members The following individuals were selected for promotion to the indicated rank for the month of January. The effective date of promotion is listed for each. Master Sergeant Michael Lopez, 356th Airlift Squadron (Jan. 1, 2009) Bryan Stroman, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, (Jan. 1, 2009) Technical
Dec. 19, 2008 FOD walks work The brisk autumn air invigorated more than 40 Alamo Wing troops as they slowly, but surely, trod their way across the 433rd Airlift Wing's C-5 parking ramp for their Monday morning FOD walk.Now a weekly activity, and a mandatory event for all Airmen assigned to the 433rd Maintenance Group, these
Dec. 16, 2008 Commander's Holiday Message This past year was full of important accomplishments for the 433rd Airlift Wing. Throughout the rigorous daily operations, Air Expeditionary Force deployments and demanding inspections, the true spirit of our Citizen Airmen was very evident. The professionalism and selfless commitment to the mission
Dec. 11, 2008 Fourth Quarter outstanding Alamo Wing Airmen Recognized The following individuals were selected as the 433rd Airlift Wing 4th Quarter Airman, Non-commissioned Officer and Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter for fiscal year 2008: Airman Senior Airman Jason M. Osburn, 26th Arial Port SquadronNon-commissioned officerTech. Sergeant Terrance S.
Dec. 11, 2008 Twenty-three Alamo members re-enlist in November Senior Master Sergeant Scott Bishop, 433rd Airlift Control Flight James Klein, 68th Airlift Squadron Master Sergeant Debbie Ausmus, 433rd Medical Squadron Craig Calvert, 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron Israel Garza, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Perry Henry, 433rd Mission Support Squadron Rodney