Air Force Reserve Unit deploys more Reserve Citizen Airmen to New York area Published April 23, 2020 433rd Airlift Wing JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Release No. (2020-04-01) April 23, 2020 For Immediate Release The 433rd Airlift Wing has deployed more Reserve Citizen Airmen to the New York City area to assist with the COVID-19 pandemic response. Five members of the 433rd Medical Squadron and one from the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron deployed to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey on April 22 to join about 20 Alamo Wing members previously mobilized in response to the novel coronavirus earlier this month. The Airmen were among group of about 150 doctors, nurses and respiratory technicians deploying to assist medical providers in the New York-New Jersey region. “We’re proud to be continuing our participation in this response to assist our fellow Americans,” said Col. Terry W. McClain, 433rd AW commander. “The opportunity to help alleviate suffering and save lives is extremely important to us. Our medical Reserve Citizen Airmen are proud and honored to serve during our nation’s time of need.” The New York City area is widely viewed as the epicenter the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States. Nationwide, roughly 770 Air Force Reservists have been mobilized to help with the relief efforts. -30- Media Advisory: If you have questions or would like to conduct an interview with a deployed member, please contact the 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs office representative via the 433rd Airlift Wing Command Post at 210-925-4330.