Chief Jamvold retires from the 433rd Maintenance Squadron Published Oct. 5, 2014 By Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas -- Chief Master Sgt. Gary C. Jamvold retired from the United States Air Force Reserve on Oct. 4 in a ceremony here officiated by Lt. Col. John D. Norton , 433rd Maintenance Squadron commander. "Whenever I was in doubt, Chief Jamvold was there," Norton said. "He always gave me guidance. He was always there that I gave consideration to everything." Chief Jamvold's career spanned 36 years. "That's a lot of time away from the family and a lot of sacrifice," the MXS commander said. "He will be missed. I will miss his expertise. He has had a long distinguished career that includes being deployed three times into combat." After thanking his family and his fellow maintainers for supporting his career, Chief Jamvold offered his wisdom to his fellow Wingmen one last time with a special message to Col. William J. Whittenberger, the 433rd Airlift Wing commander. "You have a remarkable unit here sir," the chief said. "You tell them they can't get it done, they will get it done. They don't know how to say no. From 2011, we have not been out of the war. After 9-11, the 433rd outflew the Active Duty and Reserves for 5 years straight." "When the 433rd's called to duty, they are ready to go," he said.