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433rd CES firefighters deploy; unit, families say farewell
June 30, 2020 — Early-morning June 28, firefighters from the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron and their families gathered in the darkness here to say their goodbyes before the Reserve Citizen Airmen begin their deployment journey. The firefighters are headed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia for a 6-month assignment. They will be performing fire protection duties for personnel, aircraft, cargo, and other installation assets... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters board a C-130H Hercules cargo aircraft June 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Battling COVID; a cyber Airman’s story
June 29, 2020 — Tech. Sgt. Brandon Ibanez, a cyber intelligence analyst with the 854th Combat Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, doesn’t wear a helmet to work, nor does he wear a sword or shield. Ibanez’s role in his unit requires him to analyze intelligence and triangulate technical, geographical and operational information to provide situational awareness for leadership. This information enables his leaders to determine the best course of action in any given scenario... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Brandon Ibanez, a cyber intelligence analyst with the 854th Combat Operations Squadron, stands in uniform for a photo outside his home in Chicago, Illinois, June 15, 2020. As a Gladiator in the 960th Cyberspace Wing, it’s not a requirement to don the traditional uniform of ancient Roman fighters, and it would be impractical because the enemy in cyberspace doesn’t attack using guns or spears. (Courtesy photo by Anna Czekaj)

433rd Airlift Wing aircrew doubles-down on missions
June 18, 2020 — In mid-April, while en route from Texas to Norway, a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft and its crew were informed they were going have a small change of plans... MORE

A C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, taxies the runway at Royal Norwegian Air Force Bardufoss Air Station, Norway, May 26th, 2020.

Flight prepares future Airmen for Basic Military Training
June 11, 2020 — At the 403rd Wing at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Master Sgt. Kenneth Veazey is the 403rd Wing’s Development and Training Flight chief, which is a program that is specific to the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard that prepares trainees for Basic Military Training... MORE

Master Sgt. Kenneth Veazey, 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight chief, poses for a photo with his trainees Feb. 9 at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. Veazey prepares approximately 55 trainees during the monthly Unit Training Assembly for the Air Force’s Basic Military Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Carranza)

433rd Airlift Wing overcomes COVID-19 challenges
June 10, 2020 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has spent the last three months successfully innovating new ways to accomplish the mission due to the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron members meet for a virtual unit training assembly May 3, 2020 using an online collaboration service.

39th FTS T-6 team honors 'beloved maintainer' upon retirement
June 5, 2020 — Carl Powers, retired Air Force senior master sergeant, closed the book on his federal civilian career last month, tallying nearly half a century of service in and out of uniform. Retiring amid the COVID-19 pandemic meant his unit would be unable to render traditional, full honors to the T-6 Texan maintainer, who is the "T-6's most beloved maintainer," said Maj. John Camponovo, 39th Flying Training Squadron T-6 flight commander... MORE

Carl Powers, T-6 maintainer from the 12th Flying Training Wing, Joint-Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, retired May 31 after 50 years of uniformed and civil service. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Reserve Citizen Airmen return home after battling COVID-19
June 4, 2020 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group, arrived on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 28 following a 54-day deployment to New York City... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group celebrate after returning home from a deployment to New York City, May 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Take time to prepare so you can enjoy your summer plans
June 3, 2020 — Although the summer months are the most vulnerable time, severe weather can occur anytime, anywhere, and can produce hail, damaging winds, tornadoes, flooding, lightning or a combination of any or all of these... MORE

Long-distance support not new for 340th FTG personnel team
June 3, 2020 — As people around the world worked to adjust to the challenges of working from home, 340th Flying Training Group personnelists quickly adapted and then some, providing mission-critical support to the headquarters and squadrons at seven different installations, as well as modifying processes and implementing improvements to better serve their teammates... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen help transportation efforts amid coronavirus pandemic
May 27, 2020 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Logistics Readiness Squadron were called to duty to assist with transportation efforts impacted by the current coronavirus pandemic in and around Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Aaron Antu, 433rd Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation operator, sanitizes a transportation vehicle being used to transport basic military training trainees who are being monitored for COVID-19 to and from medical facilities, May 21, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Air Force fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1
May 22, 2020 — The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately. ... MORE

Airmen deployed to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility will roll physical fitness testing into their wartime responsibilities starting Oct. 1. The new USAFCENT fitness policy will be available soon on AEF Online at https://aef.afpc.randolph.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Abner Guzman)

Flying units still delivering during pandemic
May 18, 2020 — Since March 1, the 68th and the 356th Airlift Squadrons have supported the COVID-19 crisis in New York and continued to train aircrew members here... MORE

Aircrew members in the 433rd Airlift Wing prepare a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, for a flight to carry a team of medical technicians mobilized to respond to the COVID-19 crisis April 5, 2020.

433rd Airlift Wing deploys more Reserve Citizen Airmen to New York area
April 24, 2020 — The 433rd Airlift Wing has deployed more Reserve Citizen Airmen to the New York City area to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic response... MORE

Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen take a moment during preparations to deploy to New York area to help battle COVID-19 April, 22, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

More than 770 Air Force Reservists called up to provide medical support
April 23, 2020 — More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut... MORE

Bringing safety home while teleworking
April 23, 2020 — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office... MORE

340th FTG Airmen featured in 'Profiles in Leadership' program
April 17, 2020 — Two members of the 340th Flying Training Group are featured in the Air Force Reserve Command's Profiles in Leadership, Volume 5... MORE

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron crew deploys to support COVID-19 patient movement
April 16, 2020 — Approximately 20 Reserve Citizen-Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland mobilized April 15 to support COVID-19 patient care... MORE

Personnel with the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron board a C-17 Globemaster III April 15, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

433rd Airlift Wing honorary commanders tour Operations Group
March 12, 2020 — Eight 433rd Airlift Wing honorary commanders toured the 433rd Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 7... MORE

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Clark, 356th Airlift Squadron flight instructor, describes C-5M Super Galaxy flight deck controls to Rich Weimert, San Antonio Missions Baseball director of baseball operations (left), and Craig Veltri, Office Resource Center president March 7, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Weimert and Veltri are 433rd Airlift Wing honorary commanders, who along with other honorary commanders toured the 433rd Operations Group.

Texas State University ROTC fly C-5M Super Galaxy
March 10, 2020 — Members of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Det. 840 with Texas State University visited the 433rd Airlift Wing and sampled the military with an incentive flight on the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 7... MORE

Members of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 840 with Texas State University pose in the cockpit of the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, March 3, 2020.

340th Flying Training Group welcomes new commander
March 10, 2020 — Col. Michael J. Vanzo assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group from Col. Allen Duckworth during a March 6 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, officiated by Col. Kurt Matthews, 22nd Air Force vice commander... MORE