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433rd AW remembers heroes at Pilgramage to the Alamo

Col. Jeffrey T. Penningtion, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Flores, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, prepare to place a wreath in front of the Alamo during the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo—a memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

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Remember the Alamo!

The 433rd Airlift Wing paid tribute to Texian heroes by placing a wreath of flowers in the front of the Texas shrine in downwton San Antonio as part of the annual Fiesta festivities on April 22. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

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New ‘Green’ HQ’s building nears completion

The new $7.4 million 433rd Headquarters Building, which is scheduled to open in late summer, was built according to standards established by the U.S. Green Building Council based in Washington, D.C. The design standard called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED, is designed to maximize energy efficiency and make the most of renewable, sustainable resources such as low-flow plumbing fixtures and zero or drought tolerant landscaping. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Last enlisted member from Vietnam War retires from Alamo Wing

Master Sergeant Bob Kane, the last enlisted member from the 433rd Airlift Wing to serve in the Vietnam War, retired on Saturday, Jan. 7 from the Air Force Reserve. Kane joined the Air Force in August 1970 and was a C-130 Hercules mechanic during the conflict. "I couldn't have done any of this without you," he said in his farewell speech to family, colleagues and friends gathered at the Cargo Load Trainer Facility, Building 819 at Lackland AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

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Tuskegee Airman captivates 433rd Alamo Wing Servicemembers

Documented Original Tuskegee Airman Thomas Ellis talks with Servicemembers from the 433rd Airlift Wing prior to a screening of "Double Victory" a documentary by Lucasfilm, Dec. 10 at the Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. "Double Victory" chronicles the experiences and personal plight of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Tuskegee Airmen and bomber pilot reunite

Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Dr. Granville Coggs talks to members of the audience during a question and answer session following a private screening of "Double Victory," as World War II veteran Lester Jung looks on. Jung was a B-17 pilot that was escorted by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. "I was always happy to see the P-51s with their red tails, they assured us good coverage while flying over enemy territory," said Jung. The event took place at the Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Dec. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

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Tuskegee Airmen shine at premiere

Col. Craig Petersen, Commander, 433rd Mission Support Group, Lackland Air Force Base, talks with Dr. Granville Coggs a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman after a private screening of "Double Victory" a Tuskegee Airmen documentary and the upcoming Tuskegee Airmen movie, "Red Tails" at the at Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Dec. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

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Warhawk band adds to classy ambience at Alamo Wing 60th Anniversary celebration

The Warhawk Band performs another jazz hit during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner, held Sept. 10, 2010, at the Gateway Club Ballroom at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Former Chief of Air Force Reserve is guest speaker for Alamo Wing 60th annivesary dinner

Retired Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, is all smiles after being presented the official military coin commemorating the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary. Sherrard was the official guest speaker at the Alamo Wing's anniversary dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The general served as commander of the 433rd Military Airlift Wing at Kelly AFB, Texas, from January 1988 to February 1990, and was the first Chief of Air Force Reserve to wear three stars.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Alamo Wing remembers 9/11

Chief Master Sgt. Emil Garza, 433rd AIrlift Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Gil Morales, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, brought forward a floral arrangement during the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11th. The ceremony included a bell sounding for each year since the attacks and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Viola Hernandez)

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60 years to make anniversary cake cutting a reality

The Alamo Wing celebratory dinner comes to a close as Airman Crystal Canright, the most junior enlisted service member attending the dinner, joined Col. Craig Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander and retired Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, for the official cutting of the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary cake. Gen. Sherrard was the official guest speaker at the dinner which took place Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Col. Petersen was the official host. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Commander's Cake: new colonel assumes command of 433rd Maintenance Group

The cake shown here was presented to Col. Charles M. Combs in celebration of his newsest assignment as the 433rd Maintenance Group commander. Combs gained command of the 433 MXG during an assumption of command held Sept. 11, 2011, at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. . (U.S.Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

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Colonel awaits to recieve command of 433rd Maintenance Group

Col. Charles M. Combs, Right, will accept the guidon and take command of the 433rd Maintenance Group from Col. Craig S. Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander. Chief Master Sgt. Gil Morales, 433rd Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, served as profer for the assumption of command held Sept. 11, 2011, at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. . (U.S.Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

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New 433 MXG commander makes bold statement

Col. Charles M. Combs, gained command of the 433rd Maintenance Group during and assumption of command ceremony held Sept. 11, 2011, at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During his remarks he called the men and women under his command the best maintenance organization on the planet. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

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433rd Maintenance Group welcomes new commader

Col. Charles M. Combs, right, accepts the guidon and command of the 433rd Maintenance Group from 433rd Mission Support Group commander, Col. Craig S. Petersen, on Sept. 11, 2011, during an assumption of command ceremony at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

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No lack of food choices at wing anniversary dinner

Airman 1st Class Katherine Menchaca from the 433rd Operational Support Squadron, prepares a personal salad during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Gateway Club Executive Chef Lazaro Carrazco and his team of three cooks prepared a buffet-style meal for more than 475 guests in less than 24 hours. The meal included options such as glazed pork loin, chicken with a sage and white wine sauce, chocolate mousse, steamed vegetable medley and apple cobbler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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A table for reserved in remembrance

The soft glow of a lit candle illuminates a POW/MIA table setup with the service dress covers representing each of the five American military service branches. A solemn table ceremony for service members categorized as prisoners of war and missing in action was part of a series of activities conducted during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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433 AW honor POW/MIA service members during anniversary dinner

Capt. Stephen Brint Carlton, 433rd Airlift Wing Honor Guard trumpeter, plays, "Amazing grace," while guests stand respectfully in silence during a POW/MIA table ceremony. The solemn ceremony for the and service members categorized as prisoners of war and missing in action was part of a series of activities conducted during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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Alamo Wing praised with city proclamation

Col. Craig Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo with Former San Antonio city councilman, Philip Cortez, who presented the Alamo Wing with a congratulatory proclamation by the Honorable Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner, held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Part of the proclamation read, “The dedicated service of this Air Force Reserve Unit to providing operational requirements is to be commended. Your devotion to supporting the mission of the Air Force is worthy of recognition and praise.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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433 AW Honor Guard make a tribute to 9/11 first responders during anniversary dinner

Two Airmen from the 433rd Security Forces Squadron dressed in full battle-rattle from the neck on down and two from the 433rd Civil Engineer Fire Protection Flight dressed in fire-fighter bunker gear, served as the honor guard and present the colors while Staff Sgt. Derrick Granados from the 433rd Medical Squadron sings the national anthems during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The special attire was worn as a tribute to first responders who lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 attacks.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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