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403rd Wing evacuates aircraft to JBSA, continues to fly amid hurricanes
August 27, 2020 — The Air Force Reserve’s 403rd Wing relocated its 20 aircraft today as Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura make their way toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Some of those aircraft were relocated to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Staff Sgt. Zachary Faith, 403rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a pre-flight check on a C-130J Hercules cargo aircraft Aug. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Eight C-130Js evacuated from Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to avoid damage from Hurricane Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.

Converting active duty retirement to AFR, ANG retirement
June 17, 2020 — Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service, or TAFMS, are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. ... MORE

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members who have completed 20 years of total active federal military service (TAFMS) are eligible for immediate pay and benefits upon retirement. However, for AFR or ANG members who further their careers in a traditional status and possibly accept a higher grade, these service members have the option to convert their active duty retirement to an AF Reserve retirement (applies to both AFR and ANG) in accordance with Title 10 USC 12731.

METC med tech student assists car crash victims
May 21, 2019 — A student in the Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, or AMSA, program at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, helped render aid at the scene of a major car crash recently... MORE

Airman 1st Class Colten Connelly simulates a c-spine stabilization on a “patient” during emergency medical technician training in the Aerospace Service Medical Apprentice program at the Medical Education and Training Campus. The technique is the same one he administered to a vehicle accident victim. The purpose of this skill is to prevent further injury to patients involved in a trauma. When this skill is completed appropriately, the patient is unable to move and will stay on the backboard until a physician evaluates them for spinal injuries.

Air Force Reserve's top 10 things to know about Active Guard Reserve assignments
April 11, 2019 — Recently, the chief of Air Force Reserve approved changes to the Active Guard Reserve program which are expected to be implemented later this year in September. The implementation of the new policy is expected to take place with the publishing of a new Air Force Instruction... MORE

Recently, the chief of Air Force Reserve approved changes to the Active Guard Reserve program which are expected to be implemented later this year in September. The implementation of the new policy is expected to take place with the publishing of a new Air Force Instruction.

From start to finish: Air Force Reserve MTI's lead BMT total force flights
December 21, 2018 — Ten Air Force Reserve 433rd Training Squadron military training instructors guided four total force basic military training flights through eight and a half weeks of training and education in preparation for their Dec. 14 BMT graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. It was the first time in the squadron’s 35-year history that it assumed full responsibility for BMT flights... MORE

Air Force basic military training trainees listen closely to Military Training Instructor Master Sgt. Michael Hernandez, Reserve Citizen Airman with the 433rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Attention to detail, discipline and teamwork learned at this stage enabled trainees to succeed and graduate during ceremonies held Dec. 14.

25th AF vice commander visits Reserve C-5M wing
November 6, 2018 — Brig. Gen. George M. “Moose” Reynolds, 25th Air Force vice commander, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 2. Col. Gregory P. Haynes, 433rd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. James C. Miller, 433rd OG deputy commander, presented the Alamo Wing’s mission brief, followed by a tour of a static C-5M Super Galaxy... MORE

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Clark, 356th Airlift Squadron flight instructor, explains functions of the flight engineer station to Kenneth Dilanian III Nov. 2, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Guard and Reserve units welcomes Charleston civic leaders to the Alamo City
March 21, 2018 — Various community and business leaders from the Charleston, South Carolina area boarded a Charleston-based C-17 Globemaster aircraft to participate in a Civic Leader tour to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, March 15-16, 2018... MORE

Welcome to the Air Force Reserve
February 14, 2018 — Despite the wet weather, Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to 48 future 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Feb. 10, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Despite the wet weather, Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, administers the Oath of Enlistment to 48 future 433rd Airlift Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen Feb. 10, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The future Airmen, members of the Delayed enlistment Training Flight, were supported by Chief Master Sgt. Brian Pinsky, 433rd AW command chief, 10 recruiters, load masters and a flight engineer. (U.S. air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

Joint, Total-Force Team Soars to New Heights
November 22, 2017 — The deceptively cool morning skies over Martindale Army Airfield had started their climb to 90 degrees Fahrenheit as a joint, Total Force team of Texas Army National Guard Soldiers, Air Force Reserve Airmen, and an Active Duty pathfinder team prepared for their own climb into the heavens on wings of titanium... MORE

Air Force Academy cadets consider flying Super Galaxy
June 30, 2017 — Thirty-six Air Force Academy cadets descended on the Alamo Wing as they considered what it might be like to fly a C-5M... MORE

Air Force Academy cadets toured a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 433rd Airlift Wing June 21, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The third-year cadets are visiting operational units throughout the U.S.to get a better understanding of the different careers available in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Alamo Wing hosts Mississippi civic leaders
March 30, 2017 — The Alamo Wing welcomed 23 civic leaders from the surrounding communities of Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi March 23, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, explains the benefits of the new C-5M engines to civic leaders from the 403rd Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi March 24, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Honorary commanders brave cold weather to learn support mission
January 8, 2017 — Honorary Commanders tour 433rd Mission Support Group squadrons on Jan. 7, 2017. Despite being coldest day of the new year in the San Antonio area, the civic leaders were impressed with the Reserve Airmen's demonstrated skills... MORE

Steve Richmond, an alumni of the Honorary Commander’s program, adjusts the gloves of his chemical warfighter under the supervision of Senior Airman Michael Luna, transportation specialist with the 433rd Force Support Squadron during a mock deployment Jan. 7, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The logistics readiness demonstration was a portion of the 433rd Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders program tour of the 433rd Mission Support Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)