July 18, 2025 Historic Flyover: 433rd AW C-5M Becomes First Military Aircraft to Ceremonially Pass Over Toyota Field Fans at Toyota Field turned their eyes to the sky Saturday night as a C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing soared overhead in a powerful display of airpower and patriotism, kicking off San Antonio FC’s Military Appreciation Night matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies.
July 18, 2025 433rd AW revives Jeep Chief tradition with mentorship and legacy at the forefront Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior enlisted corps gathered in the Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron building on July 12 to revive a time-honored Air Force tradition — the minting of a “Jeep Chief.”
July 15, 2025 Col. Bailey Takes Command of 433rd AES, Focuses on Readiness and Mentorship Col. David Bailey assumed command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a ceremony at the 68th Airlift Squadron auditorium held July 12, 2025.
July 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 Capt. Mike Lane, lead planner for the 433rd AW's participation in Southern Star '25, provided an inside look at the exercise's challenges and triumphs.
June 13, 2025 433rd AW Delivers Lethality, Enhances Readiness Through Strategic Support to Southern Star ’25 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen sharpened their combat readiness and reinforced global partnerships during Exercise Southern Star ’25, a multinational special operations exercise held across Chile from May 26 to June 8. Operating the C-5M Super Galaxy, the largest aircraft in the U.S. Air Force
June 11, 2025 Alamo Wing Inducts 8 Honorary Commanders, Bolsters ‘Military City USA’ Bond The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted eight new honorary commanders during an induction ceremony June 7, 2025. During the ceremony, honorary commanders received an Air Force commander’s insignia pin from their assigned unit commander. Each honorary commander was paired with leaders within the wing to
June 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, visited the 433rd Security Forces Squadron on May 3 meeting with Citizen Airmen and neighboring defenders from the Texas Air National Guard’s
June 2, 2025 U.S. Embassy Personnel Meet With 433rd AW Southern Star Participants Several dozen personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Chile and their families met with 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen participating in Exercise Southern Star ‘25 during a C-5M Super Galaxy tour at Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport in Santiago, Chile
May 22, 2025 Air Force Reservist Honored with Life-Changing Gift for Her Service, Sacrifice, and Resilience For Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, resilience isn’t a choice. It’s a daily way of life, woven into the fabric of both her Air Force uniform and the routines of motherhood, particularly in raising her youngest daughter, Jewel, who was born with a rare and incurable genetic disorder.
May 20, 2025 Alamo Wing Reservist Brings Mental Health Expertise to Kunsan Air Base U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active-duty mental health technician. With proud Southern roots that encourage Gibson’s love for conversation and a personality that thrives off getting to know others,