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Master Sgt. Fidencio Ramon (left) explains the machining processes for manufacturing discontinued C-5A Galaxy aircraft parts to students from Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) Nov 16, 2014, during a tour of the 433rd Maintenance Squadron. With the wing’s C-5A Galaxy fleet over fifty years old, aircraft parts cannot be purchased through traditional supply lines, because each part has a unique shape and profile, parts are custom made.(U.S. Air Force photo/Minnie Jones)


IAAFA tour 433rd Maintenance Squadron

Master Sgt. Fidencio Ramon (left) explains the machining processes for manufacturing discontinued C-5A Galaxy aircraft parts to students from Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) Nov 16, 2014, during a tour of the 433rd Maintenance Squadron. With the wing’s C-5A Galaxy fleet over fifty years old, aircraft parts cannot be purchased through traditional supply lines, because each part has a unique shape and profile, parts are custom made.(U.S. Air Force photo/Minnie Jones)

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Staff Sgt. Raymond Gonzalez, an aircraft maintenance instructor from the Inter-American Air Force Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas points out the tail of the C-5A Galaxy on Aug. 6, 2015 to the Scouts from Troop 375. The Scouts also went aboard the C-5A to see the cargo area and flight deck. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
Staff Sgt. Raymond Gonzalez, an aircraft maintenance instructor from the Inter American Air Force Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, explains to the Scouts from Troop 375 about the many parts of landing gear in a C-5A Galaxy on August 6. Gonzalez taught the Scouts about the cost of each tire, and the pneumatic shocks on the C-5A. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño)
Staff Sgt. Raymond Gonzalez, an aircraft maintenance instructor from the Inter-American Air Force Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, explains to the Scouts from Troop 375 about the many parts of landing gear in a C-5A Galaxy on Aug. 6, 2015. Gonzalez taught the Scouts about the cost of each tire, and the pneumatic shocks on the C-5A. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
Landen Noonan, a Boy Scout from Troop 375, handles the controls of a C-5A Galaxy on Aug. 6, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Landen was one of 10 Scouts who were given a tour of the C-5A. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
Liam Noonan, a Boy Scout from Troop 375, handles the yoke of a C-5A Galaxy on Aug. 6, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Liam was one of 10 Scouts who were given a tour of the C-5A. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
Tech. Sgt. Jesse Sanchez, 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, explains the cargo carrying capabilities of the C-5A Galaxy aircraft to Boy Scout Troop 375 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Aug. 6, 2015 Sanchez then gave a tour of the cockpit and flight deck to the Scouts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
During their field trip at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Aug. 6, 2015, Boy Scout Troop 375 posed for a photo at the wing’s wash rack hanger prior to reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and saluting the United States flag. The Scouts, from St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, also toured the C-5A Galaxy and listened to Tech. Sgt. Jesse Sanchez, a 68th Airlift Squadron loadmaster explain the capabilities of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
Boy Scout Troop 375 toured the C-5A Galaxy aircraft the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Aug. 6, 2015. The 10 Scouts, who hail from St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church, were accompanied by their scout leaders, family members and the parish priest, Rev. Rudy T. Carrola Jr. (right). (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
C-5A Pilot Major Chris Jones (left) 68th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and Lt. j.g. Eric Scott pilot, Navy Air Station Jacksonville, Florida in the cockpit of a P-8A Poseidon, during the Navy’s visit the Alamo Wing, Oct.3, 2014. The Navy P-8A aircraft is a militarized Boeing 737, used for maritime patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)
Close to 50 “War Eagles” from across the United States arrived in San Antonio, Oct. 3 for their annual VP-16 reunion. One of their stops in the Alamo city was a visit to the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to see the Alamo Wing’s massive C-5A Galaxy aircraft. Along with viewing the C-5A, War Eagles of VP-16 from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida flew into Kelly’s Airfield Annex in a P-8A Poseidon to join the tour and the Reunion.
Senior Chief Petty Officer Edward Gomez, an electronic worker operator, gives a tour of the P-8A Poseidon to a Patrol Squadron Sixteen “War Eagles” veteran during the Navy’s visit to the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 3, 2014. The mission of VP-16 is to operate Maritime patrol aircraft, such as the P-8A Poseidon in support of national interests. The P-8A is a militarized Boeing 737, used for maritime patrol and Anti-Submarine Warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Minnie Jones)