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U.S. Air Force 74th Birthday Letter
September 18, 2021 — It is an honor to serve with you on the commemoration of the United States Air Force’s 74th birthday! Our rich history lends itself to recognizing this is a celebration of outstanding determination, heroics, and innovation. We honor the brave and dedicated Airmen who led the formation of our Air Force and the outstanding women and men who continue to build on their remarkable legacy. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic commemorating USAF's 74th birthday. The U.S. Air Force was established Sept. 18, 1947. (courtesy graphic)

Updates to Thrift Savings Plan coming in 2021
December 17, 2020 — Each year, the Internal Revenue Service places limits on the dollar amount of contributions that can be contributed to the Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP. For 2021, the annual elective deferral and catch-up limits remain from 2020. ... MORE

433rd AW mobilizes medics for COVID-19 response
April 6, 2020 — In less than 36 hours, nine medics from the 433rd Airlift Wing and an Individual Mobilization Augmentee from the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland mobilized and deployed to New York City on a C-5M Super Galaxy April 5, 2020, to respond to the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

Medical technicians in the 433rd Airlift Wing mobilize and depart Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to respond to the COVID-19 crisis April 5, 2020.