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Out with the old

The Battle Dress Uniform, which served as the U.S. Air Force’s primary utility uniform since the early 1980s, is scheduled to officially phase out Nov. 1, 2011. All 433rd Airlift Wing will be required to wear the Airman Battle Uniform more commonly referred to as ABU. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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ABU in BDU out (Nov. 1)

A men's Airman Battle Dress Uniform shirt lays above a Battle Dress Uniform shirt Sept. 14, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base. The BDU is scheduled to be phased out Nov. 1, 2011. The ABU will replace the BDU as the primary utility uniform in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Alamo Wing Airman named one of 12 outstanding Airmen of 2010

Technical Sgt. Ricardo Chavez cradles the large trophy presented to him as the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding NCO for 2010. He subsequently was named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the year for 2010 at the Air Force level. Air Force Reserve Command honored its Outstanding Airmen of 2010 during an awards banquet at Kissimmee, Fla., Aug. 16, 2011.Chavez is a master military training instructor and a reservist with the 433rd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, which now forms part of Joint Base San Antonio. Chavez serves fulltime on an Active Guard and Reserve tour of duty as the 737th Training Support Squadron unit training manager. The unit is Air Force basic military training's largest squadron with more than 150 people. Besides his MTI duties, Chavez is responsible for the overall management of the unit's training program. He conducts comprehensive trainee orientation and compliance documentation for newly assigned instructors.(U.S. Air Force photo/Philip Rhodes)

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The Band of the Air Force Reserve, High Flight,energize crowd & open for Leno

The Band of the Air Force Reserve, High Flight,energized the gathering by playing a variety of popular music while comedian Jay Leno prepared for his performance in front of more than 2,000 people attending a free comedy show Aug. 6, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Leno's performance was also part of the "Refer a Friend Tour", part the “Get 1 Now” program, an Air Force Reserve Command recruitment initiative designed to encourage reservists to find potential new recruits among their peers.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Outstanding Airman for 2010 Award presented to 433 AW MTI

Award presented to Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Chavez, 433rd Training Squadron master military training instructor, who was selected as one of the Twelve Outstanding Airman for 2010 recipient. Photo taken Aug. 11, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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433 AW Jay Leno Art Contest 1st Place artwork

Shown here is the first-place-winning painting of the 433rd Airlift Wing Jay Leno Art Contest created by Army 1st Lt. Kyle Hermanson, from the 69th Air Defense Brigade at Ft. Hood, Texas. The art contest was hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing as part of local promotional campaign for Jay Leno's, "Tour for the Troops" performance at Lackland's base operations hangar. "Tour for the Troops," is part of the Air Force Reserve Command's "Get 1 Now," recruiting program. Lt. Hermanson said it took him to three days to finish the 18 x 24-inch; acrylic and ink art work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Leno presented with 1st place artwork

Jay Leno gives a thumbs up as a sign of approval and appreciation, as Col. David Hutchinson, 433rd Airlift Wing vice commander, presents him the first-place winning artwork of the 433 AW Jay Leno Art Contest. The painting was presented in front of more than 2,000 guests attending a free comedic performance by the TV host and comedian Aug. 6, 2011, at the base operations hangar, Bldg. 1610, at the Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The painting was created by Army 1st Lt. Kyle Hermanson, from the 69th Air Defense Brigade at Ft. Hood, Texas, who heard about the contest from his wife, Allison, a staff sergeant with the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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433 AW spouse wins 433 AW Jay Leno Art Contest

Army 1st Lt. Kyle Hermanson shakes hands with TV host and comedian, Jay Leno, while posing for a phot next to the painting entered by Lt. Hermanson for the 433rd Airlift Wing's Jay Leno Art Contest, which took place during a pre-show reception, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Kelly Field Club at Port San Antonio. The Army officer took first place in the art competition. He is currently a member of the 69th Air Defense Brigade at Ft. Hood, Texas and his wife, Allison, a staff sergeant with the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Army officer wins 433 AW Jay Leno Art Contest

(From left to right) Air Force Staff Sgt. Allison Hermanson, her husband Army 1st Lt. Kyle Hermanson and TV host and comedian, Jay Leno, pose for a photo around the painting entered by Lt. Hermanson for the 433rd Airlift Wing's Jay Leno Art Contest, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Kelly Field Club at Port San Antonio. The Army officer took first place in the art competition. He is currently a member of the 69th Air Defense Brigade at Ft. Hood, Texas and his wife is a member of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, an Air Force Reserve unit at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Chavez official photo with MTI hat and blue rope

Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Chavez, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, official Air Force photo with traditional MTI hat with blue rope, which symbolizes his status as a master military training instrustor. Chavez currently serves fulltime on an Active Guard and Reserve tour of duty as the 737th Training Support Squadron unit training manager. Besides his MTI duties, Chavez is responsible for the overall management of the unit's training program. He conducts comprehensive trainee orientation and compliance documentation for newly assigned instructors.Photo current as of Aug. 9, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Leno meets with wounded warriors before show

Comedian and TV host, Jay Leno, poses for a group photo with two wounded warriors from Brooks Army Medical Center, Army Pfc. Juan Antonio Garcia and Spc. Kyle Perry, Aug. 6, 2011, at the Kelly Field Club next to Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Leno met with service members, local community leaders and other guests at a private reception ceremony. The term, wounded warrior, is commonly used to refer to military members who've been seriously injured in combat while deployed to war zones such as Iraq and Afghanistan among others. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Jay Leno performs at Lackland AFB

Comedian and TV host, Jay Leno, gives his seal of approval for the line of classic cars and motorcycles on display for guests attending his comedic performance, Aug. 6, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 2,000 people attended the event officially hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing and sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting program, “Get 1 Now.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Jay Leno lifts laughter level at Lackland

Comedian and TV host, Jay Leno, delivers another punch line during an hour-long comedic performance, Aug. 6, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 2,000 people attended the event officially hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing and sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting program, “Get 1 Now.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Leno lifts laughter level at Lackland

Comedian and TV host, Jay Leno, shows off his strength and spontaneous personality by picking up 4-foot, 10-inch tall, Tech. Sgt. Hilary Reyes, mistress of ceremonies, minutes after concluding an hour-long comedic performance, Aug. 6, 2011, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 2,000 people attended the event officially hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing and sponsored by the Air Force Reserve Command's recruiting program, “Get 1 Now.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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Technical Sgt. Ricardo Chavez official Air Force photo.

Technical Sgt. Ricardo Chavez official Air Force photo. Current as of July 28, 2011. Chavez was named one of the 12 Outsatnding Airman of the year for 2010. Chavez is a military training instructor and a reservist with the 433rd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, which now forms part of Joint Base San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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433 AW earns 2010 Raincross Trophy

The 2010 Raincross Trophy marks the second time the Alamo Wing has been presented the prestigious award. The Raincross Trophy has been in existence for 13 years and recognizes the work of aircrews assigned to wings under the 4th Air Force flag who display exceptional airmanship during an individual mission or sustained operations. The 433rd Airlift Wing was the first recipient of the award in1998, when it officially assigned to the now closed Kelly Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Hogan's Heroes tour Alamo Wing

(At right) Prisoner of War, Edward Dostie, a former flight engineer on a B-17 Flying Fortress during World War II, poses with Tech. Sgt Michael Jones, also a flight engineer from the 68th Airlift Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. POW Vincent Pale in the background looks on. Both flight engineers swapped stories and experiences during the Hogan’s Heroes annual reunion held May 2, 2011 at the 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Hogan's Heroes recall days as POWs

Prisoner of war, Joe Ortiz, a former ball turret gunner on a B-24 Liberator and vice commander of a POW group during World War II, receives a coin from Col. Kenneth D. Lewis, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, during the tour of the wing, May 2. Mr. Ortiz was assigned to the 392nd Bomb Group, 576th Squadron based in Wendling, England. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Hogan's Heroes recall days as POWs

Prisoners of War, Edward Dostie, former B-17 Flying Fortress flight engineer and (at left) Joe Ortiz, a former B-17 Liberator ball turret gunner, recall the days they were held as prisoners in one of the most infamous POW camps during World War II, Stalag Luft 17B, located in Krems, Austria. The World War II veterans took part in a tour of the 433rd Airlift Wing, May 2, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Two O-5 pin on fullbird colonels

From left to right: Col. Kenneth D. Lewis, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, poses with the two newest colonels in the Alamo Wing, Col. Kirk Peddicord, 433rd Maintenance Group commander and Col. William Rolocut, 433rd Operations Group commander. The trio of O-6’s took the group photo inside the Alamo Wing’s C-5 Galaxy hangar on the Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, April 3, 2011. Colonel Lewis presided over the promotion ceremony for Colonels Peddicord and Rolocut. The two new group commanders were promoted to their current ranks March 2, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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