Aug. 26, 2024 Alamo Wing Citizen Airman Earns Direct Commission as Social Worker Master Sgt. Frankie Jenkins stepped into his office at the 433rd Airlift Wing command post July 29, just like any other day, until he received a text that his direct commissioning package had been approved. “It was just a regular Air Force day,” said Jenkins. “I went to command post as Master Sgt.
Aug. 19, 2024 Airmen Helping Airmen: 433rd OG Members Rally Around Wingman After House Fire On a weekend when millions of Americans were celebrating the independence of the nation, Master Sgt. Jesse Gonzalez found himself fighting to protect his home and family.
Aug. 9, 2024 “If the Nation Calls.. Are You Ready Now?” Col. Jeffrey Emphasizes Readiness at Assumption of Command Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, IV, accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 4.
Aug. 8, 2024 4th Air Force command chief checks in with 433rd Airlift Wing The 4th Air Force command chief visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, meeting with leaders and Airmen from across the Alamo Wing.
July 3, 2024 Alamo Wing Maintainers Accomplish "Historical Milestone" Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Maintenance Group performed the unit’s first-ever replacement of a General Electric F-138 (CF6) jet engine, which powers the C-5M Super Galaxy, between June 24 and July 3 here.
June 12, 2024 433rd Airlift Wing Commander Bids Farewell Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, completed his final military Unit Training Assembly drill weekend for the U.S. Air Force here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 1, and 2. He is set to formally retire from the United States Air Force on July 4, 2024.For his farewell he
June 4, 2024 Air Force Reserve Airmen nominates civilian employer for ESGR Seven Seals Award The U.S. Department of Defense honored Ms. Nancy Olguin, Sunglass Hut manager, with the Seven Seals Award, Apr. 19. The award recognizes noteworthy individuals or organizational achievements and initiatives that promote and support National Guard and Reserve members. It is the broadest ESGR award
June 4, 2024 In the fight against hunger, the Alamo Wing delivers a C-5 sized punch For years, Pastor Ron Spradlin has worked with brothers Francisco and Josue Chavez to fight hunger in Panama. On June 1, they gained new allies in their effort: a 68th Airlift Squadron aircrew, call sign "Reach 2087", and a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy.
May 23, 2024 Total Force Training Prepares Airmen, Soldiers For Contingency Ops 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen worked with U.S. Army North’s Task Force 51 personnel to conduct a joint cargo upload training event here on May 20. The training opportunity was designed for Task Force 51, a deployable command post that provides mission command options for routine and
May 20, 2024 Stepping up with lives on the line, Airmen help after crash The evening commute turned from calm to crisis for several 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen on their way home from a day of work at Joint Base San-Antonio-Lackland on May 9, 2024. They provided first aid to two people involved in a rollover crash just outside one of the installation gates.