Reservists train Guard how to load vehciles on a C-5

Members of the Consequence Management Team of the Texas Air National Guard drive their vehicles and trailers loaded with equipment off of a C-5 A Galaxy under the supervision of loadmasters from the 68th Airlift Squadron. The Texas Air Guardsmen, part of the Expeditionary Medical System, were trained on loading, securing and unloading their equipment from a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5A. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos Trevino)

Alamo Wing continues mission during shut down

Published Oct. 8, 2013
By Elsa Martinez
433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND -- The personnel of the 433rd Airlift Wing fully returned to resume operation of the wing's dual missions of supporting the global airlift mission and the Formal Training Unit, which trains C-5 Galaxy aircrews on Oct. 7.

Federal civilian workers and Air Reserve Technicians reported for duty after an emergency furlough was implemented on Oct 1. Members of the wing were immediately recalled to sustain FTU and airlift missions. The final members of the wing as well as approximately 400,000 federal civilian employees were recalled by the Department of Defense on Oct. 5.

Col. Jeffrey T. Pennington, 433rd AW commander, reiterated his commitment to the wing's populace during this period of uncertainty.

"I am proud of the dedication and service provided by our over 500 civilian and Citizen Airmen," he said. "Everyone has rallied together to continue providing a combat ready force for our nation."

The emergency furlough has caused the wing to delay to normal monthly training.

"Our unit's military function is still limited as we work through this emergency furlough," he said. "As a result, the date of the October Unit Training Assembly is still yet to be determined. Wing personnel are encouraged to stay in communication with their chain of command as well as monitor our wing website and Facebook pages for updated information."

For more information concerning the emergency furlough visit the Air Force's website for frequently asked questions and links to more information. Click here.