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“If the nation calls ... are you ready now?” 433rd Airlift Wing commander emphasizes readiness at assumption of command
August 12, 2024 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing during an assumption of command ceremony on Aug. 4... MORE

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, addresses an audience of 433rd AW Citizen Airmen and community members at the 433rd AW assumption of command ceremony after receiving the guidon from Maj. Gen. D. Scott Durham, 4th Air Force commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 4, 2024.

340th Flying Training Group welcomes new commander
July 26, 2024 — Col. Anthony Straw assumed command of the 340th Flying Training Group during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on July 26, 2024. The ceremony was officiated by 22nd Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Melissa Coburn... MORE

AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomes new commander
July 10, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller as the Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander July 9 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Miller takes command of AFIMSC’s Air Force Civil Engineer Center

433rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group welcomes new commander
March 5, 2024 — Col. Thomas Albrecht accepted command of the 433rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony on March 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Thomas Albrecht, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, during the 433rd MXG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 2, 2024.

433rd Medical Group welcomes new leader
March 5, 2024 — Col. James Bershinsky accepted command of the 433rd Medical Group during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on March 3. ... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. James Bershinsky, 433rd Medical Group commander, during the 433rd MDG assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 3, 2024.

New leadership takes charge at 356th Airlift Squadron
January 8, 2024 — Lt. Col. Christopher G. Jones assumed command of the 356th Airlift Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Jan. 5... MORE

Lt. Col. Matthew Vandewalle, 433rd Operations Group commander, hands the 356th Airlift Squadron guidon to the unit’s new commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Jones, as part of an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Jan. 5th, 2024.

433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron welcomes new commander
December 6, 2023 — The 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron welcomed a new commander, Lt. Col. Angella Mudd, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 2... MORE

Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Angella Mudd during an assumption of command ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 2, 2023.

433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander
July 24, 2023 — Maj. Jeffrey Barney assumed command of the 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron during a ceremony on July 9, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the 433rd Logistic Readiness Squadron guidon to Maj. Jeffrey Barney during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 9, 2023. The 433rd LRS's mission is to provide the logistical support necessary for the Alamo Wing to complete its assigned missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Nineteenth Air Force welcomes new commander
June 7, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Clark J. Quinn assumed command of Nineteenth Air Force during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph June 5, 2023. Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony and welcomed Quinn as the newest leader within AETC. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, renders his first salute to the unit formation during the 19th AF assumption of command ceremony

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron welcomes commander
November 14, 2022 — Col. Sylvia Fernandez assumed command of the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 5... MORE

Col. James Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron guidon to Col. Sylvia Fernandez during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 5, 2022. The 433rd AES provides aeromedical evacuation support when events like natural disasters and conflict occur, or anytime routine medical transportation by air is required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mike Lahrman)

433rd Medical Squadron welcomes new commander
October 21, 2022 — Col. Alvin Bradford assumed command of the 433rd Medical Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 16, officiated by Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander. ... MORE

Col. Michelle Van Sickle, 433rd Medical Group commander, claps during the 433rd Medical Squadron assumption of command ceremony Oct. 16, 2022, where Col. Alvin Bradford assumed command, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

433rd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander
October 20, 2022 — The 433rd Security Forces Squadron of the 433rd Airlift Wing received a new commander, Maj. Mark Howard, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15, 2022... MORE

Col. Jeanne Bisesi, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, presents the guidon to Maj. Mark Howard, 433rd Security Forces Squadron commander, during the 433rd SFS assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. The assumption of command ceremony marks a formal passing of responsibility, authority and accountability of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

BAMC makes history welcoming new commanding general
July 12, 2022 — The first active duty Medical Specialist Corps general officer in the Army, Brig. Gen Deydre Teyhen, took command of Brooke Army Medical Center after an assumption of command ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 11. Teyhen was promoted to brigadier general July 8, 2022... MORE

433rd Medical Group welcomes new commander
May 18, 2022 — Col. Michelle Van Sickle accepted command of the 433rd Medical Group during an assumption of command ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 14... MORE

Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the guidon to Col. Michelle Van Sickle during the 433rd Medical Group assumption of command ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 14, 2022. Van Sickle was previously the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron commander at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, New York. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron welcomes new commander
July 13, 2021 — Col. Luis A. Berrios, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, was promoted to the rank of colonel shortly before he assumed command of the 433rd AMDS at a ceremony in the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 10... MORE

Col. Michael C. Brice, 433rd Medical Group commander, presents the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron guidon to newly promoted Col. Luis A. Berrios during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 10, 2021. A tradition in military heritage, passing the unit’s flag from one person to another signifies transfer of command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Iram Carmona)

68th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander
February 11, 2020 — The 68th Airlift Squadron welcomed its new commander, Lt. Col. Douglas P. Schoenenberger, during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 433rd Airlift Wing auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 8... MORE

Col. James C. “JC” Miller, 433rd Operations Group commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. Douglas P. Schoenenberger, 68th Airlift Squadron commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 8, 2020.