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Members of the 356th Airlift Squadron hosted the Cuba booth at the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, held at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group's Fuel Cell Hanger, Sept 19, 2014 to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing. This year’s theme was “Taste of the World.” Alamo members got a chance to highlight their different nationalities and localities with cultural booths, artifacts, costumes and food. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)


The Alamo Wing celebrates cultural heritage and diversity

Members of the 356th Airlift Squadron hosted the Cuba booth at the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, held at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group's Fuel Cell Hanger, Sept 19, 2014 to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing. This year’s theme was “Taste of the World.” Alamo members got a chance to highlight their different nationalities and localities with cultural booths, artifacts, costumes and food. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)

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Several members of the Mexico booth from the 433rd Medical Group dressed as Catrina, the “Lady of the Dead,” at the Folklife Festival was held Sept. 19, 2014 to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
Cleto Rodriguez (left) comedian and TV personality on Channel 4, WOAI was this year’s special guest. Cleto’s grandfather, Cleto L. Rodríguez, a native who grew up in San Antonio, served in both the U.S. Army and in the U.S. Air Force, received a Medal of Honor for his actions in Manila and in the Philippines during World War II. Col. William W. Whittenberger, 433rd Airlift Wing, commander, recognized Cleto’s grandfather by presenting him with a certificate of appreciation and a wing coin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
The German/Poland booth keeps it authentic with decorations and items from Germany and Polish during the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, Sept. 19, 2014 at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group’s Fuel Cell Hanger, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The Folklife Festival was held to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
Surrounded by Mardi-Gras beads, food ID cards at the Cajun/New Orleans booth identify the cuisine of the day at the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, Sept. 19, 2014 at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group’s Fuel Cell Hanger, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The Folklife Festival was held to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
The Italy booth, sponsored by the 433rd Medical Group gets ready for the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, Sept. 19, 2014 at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group’s Fuel Cell Hanger, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. The Folklife Festival was held to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
Loadmaster, Senior Master Sgt. Joe A. Nichols, 356th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas prepares to put finishing touches on the Hawaii booth, Sept. 19, 2014 during the Folklife Festival. The 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival was held to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
Margarita Carrillo (left) and Tech. Sgt. Digna Norris, 433rd Medical Group administrative assistants participate in the Three-legged race, during the “Fun-in-Fitness, Mini-Olympics” portion of the 2014 Folklife Festival held Sept 19, 2014. The 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival was held to celebrate the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversity of the Alamo Wing.
(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Antonieta Jara, Senior Master Sgt. Anita Garcia, Airmen 1st Class Lahtia Reed, Margarita Carrillo and Senior Airmen Kiasia Williams, who hosted the Italy booth at the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Folklife Festival won the traveling trophy, Sept 19, 2014, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The festival celebrated various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing. Members of the Italy booth were from the 433rd Medical Group and will hold the trophy until next year’s Folklife festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
(Left to Right) Staff Sgt. Antonieta Jara, Senior Master Sgt. Anita Garcia, Senior Airmen Lahtia Reed, Margarita Carrillo and Airman 1st Class Galencia Williams, who hosted the Italy booth at the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Folklife Festival won the traveling trophy, Sept 19, 2014, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The festival celebrated various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing. Members of the Italy booth were from the 433rd Medical Group and will hold the trophy until next year’s Folklife festival. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Cassie Segreti)
Diana Licona (left) management specialist, 433rd Recruiting Squadron and Staff Sgt. Alison Espinoza, commander’s staff, 433rd Force Support Squadron serves Mexican cuisine during the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival. The event was held at the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Group’s Fuel Cell Hanger, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept 19, 2014. The festival celebrated the various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing.
Tech. Sgt. Erving Charles (Forefront) knowledge operations management specialist and Carolyn Marshall, protocol specialist, both from the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, worked the Cajun/New Orleans booth during the 433rd Airlift Wing’s 2014 Folklife Festival, Sept 19, 2014, which celebrates various heritages that make-up the cultural diversities within the Alamo Wing.