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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

RESILIENCY: MTI shares journey from Article 15 to stan/eval leader
February 10, 2020 — Master Sgt. Nickole Rhodes shares her story to offer encouragement to Airmen who might be struggling to overcome hardships and adversity – past or present... MORE

340th FTG welcomes group's first airman basic, honors Air Force heroes
November 18, 2019 — A dozen-plus members of the 340th Flying Training Group traveled to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to celebrate the Nov. 8 basic military training graduation of the group's first "slick sleeve" member, Airman Basic Kevin Rios Rivera... MORE

Required financial readiness training for Reserve coming in November
November 6, 2019 — Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career... MORE

Beginning Nov. 15, financial readiness training will be required for all Reserve Airmen at defined key points throughout their military career.

340th Flying Training Group major helps AF reclaim Commander-in-Chief Cup in polo
November 1, 2019 — Air Force player Cody Goetz, an Air Force Reserve major and instructor pilot assigned to the 39th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, earned kudos for exceptional play... MORE

New AFIMSC office stresses ideas, innovation and implementation
January 11, 2019 — Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's new innovation office is dedicated to tying together the vast innovation ecosystem with the Airmen at installations... MORE

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.

Pilot for the day soars with Alamo Wing
September 12, 2018 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland hosted 8-year-old Giovanny Gallegos, who is battling high risk leukemia, as the Pilot for a Day Sept. 8... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted 8-year-old Giovanny Gallegos, who is battling high risk leukemia, as the Pilot for a Day Sept. 8, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

Alamo Wing supports Canada’s ‘Sky’s the limit-Girls fly too’ Airshow
March 17, 2018 — The 433rd Airlift Wing ended a two-day tour supporting the Abbotsford International Airport at “Sky’s the limit-Girls Fly too,” Airshow, March 10-11 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada to celebrate a week of International Women’s Day... MORE

Six-year-old Vivian, boldly climbs the C-5M Super Galaxy’s ladder up to the cockpit, during the Sky’s the limit-Girls fly too” Airshow at the Abbotsford International Airport’s in British Columbia, Canada. The airport celebrated a week of International Women’s Day, March 10-11, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Minnie Jones)

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)

Alamo Wing Airmen improve readiness with ATSO training
December 1, 2017 — More than 100 Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing participated in an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise along the flight line at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18, 2017... MORE

(Center) Senior Master Sgt. Leia Bernhard, 733rd Training Squadron first sergeant, provides guidance and training on how to properly go through the decontamination zone during an Ability to Survive and Operate training exercise on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Nov. 18, 2017. Both ground Reserve Citizen Airmen and air crew members participated in the exercise and were required to go through a decontamination zone to prevent the spread of any potential chemicals spreading. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)

433rd Airlift Wing honors CCAF degree recipients
December 1, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing recognized 38 Community College of the Air Force graduates during a special ceremony Nov. 18, 2017 at the Defense Language Institute auditorium.

Texas C-5M delivers supplies to Puerto Rico
October 5, 2017 — In the aftermath of three devastating hurricanes that struck Texas, Florida and the Caribbean region of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Citizen Airmen of Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing flew their 17th mission in a C-5M Super Galaxy in less than a month to answer their nation’s call for help in the commonwealth of Puerto Rico in response to the destruction of Hurricane Maria... MORE

A Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) vehicle is unloaded from an Air Force Reserve Command’s 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy at Ceiba, Puerto Rico Oct. 1, 2017. The C-5M, flown by Reserve Citizen Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, took the JISCC, 11 Soldiers, supplies and two fuel trucks to Puerto Rico to aid hurricane recovery efforts that have affected the United States and its territories in the Caribbean. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño)

Air Force Chief of Staff meets with airline executives
May 20, 2017 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein hosted a National Pilot Sourcing Meeting with airline executives to discuss the national pilot shortage in Alexandria, Va., May 18. ... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein discusses the national pilot sourcing with airline executives at the National Pilot Sourcing Meeting in Alexandria, Va., May 18, 2017. The meeting was held to discuss opportunities to improve collaboration between airlines and the military to ensure high-quality pilots for the need of the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jannelle McRae)

433rd Airlift Wing commander visits Movers and Shakers program
April 12, 2017 — Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, was interviewed by John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty, Bjorn Dybdahl, Bjorns Audio Video, and Klaus Weiswurm, Innovation Technology Machinery, on the San Antonio's Movers and Shakers radio program April 8, 2017 at the 930AM The Answer studios... MORE

Col. Thomas K. Smith, Jr., 433rd Airlift Wing commander, speaks with John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty, Bjorn Dybdahl, Bjorns Audio Video, and Klaus Weiswurm, Innovation Technology Machinery, on the San Antonio's Movers and Shakers radio program April 8, 2017 at the 930AM The Answer studios. The show celebrates education, business, civic, and public leaders who keep the entrepreneurial spirit alive in San Antonio. (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)

Flying ACE visits Alamo Wing
February 24, 2017 — Retired Air Force ACE Col. Chuck Debellevue, the highest-scoring Ace of the Vietnam War, spoke to the 433rd Maintenance Group Feb. 10, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Retired Air Force ACE Col. Chuck Debellevue, the highest-scoring Ace of the Vietnam War, signs memorabilia after speaking to members of the 433rd Maintenance Group Feb. 10, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Debellevue served as the guest speaker during the 433rd Airlift Wing awards banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Timothy Wade)