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502nd ABW Honorary Commanders tour 59th TSS at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 15, 2024 — Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing toured JBSA-Camp Bullis and the 59th Training Support Squadron on May 3, 2024. ... MORE

Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing and servicemembers from the 59th Training Support Squadron pose in front of a C-130 transport aircraft.

Local San Antonio honorary commanders take flight
May 1, 2024 — On April 26, 2024, a significant milestone was reached in a series of military experiences facilitated through the 340th Flying Training Group Honorary Commander program. Three honorary commanders had the unique opportunity to participate in a T-38C Talon familiarization flight... MORE

Emma Faye Rudkin 340th FTG honorary commander

Alamo Wing senior leaders, civic leaders serve up thanks
November 8, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and Honorary Commanders celebrate the ninth year of serving Reserve Citizen Airmen traditional Thanksgiving meals during the “Giving Thanks - Serving Airmen Thanksgiving Lunch” event at the Live Oak Dining Facility Nov. 4... MORE

The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and Honorary Commanders served traditional Thanksgiving meals to military service members during the “Feed the Airmen Luncheon” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2023.

South Texas Reserve units induct honorary commanders
April 6, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing conducted an honorary commanders’ induction ceremony in San Antonio April 2... MORE

Ron Nirenberg, City of San Antonio mayor, assumes honorary command of the 433rd Airlift Wing from Col. Terry McClain, 433rd AW commander, during the Honorary Commanders’ induction ceremony in San Antonio, April 2, 2022. The intent of the 433rd AW Honorary Commanders Program is to foster friendship between local and military communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Mark Colmenares)

Alamo Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders serve lunch
December 11, 2019 — Commanders and senior noncommissioned officers from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up with their honorary commanders to serve lunch to military members at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec.7... MORE

Honorary commander John Thurman, Heart of Texas Realty owner, Chief Master Sgt. Shana C. Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, and Craig Veltri, Veltri Interests Inc. founder, plate meals at the Serve the Airmen event Dec. 7, 2019 at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

New 502nd Air Base Wing honorary commanders visit JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 31, 2019 — Civic leaders from across the Joint Base San Antonio metropolitan area gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 21 for their first of three honorary commander tours to learn more about the 502nd Air Base Wing... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing Honorary Commanders Kristi Villanueva, president of the West San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and Sean Hoffmann, Seguin Independent School District executive director of communications, enjoy feeding one of the horses at the equestrian center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 21.

Maintenance Citizen Airmen educate Honorary Commanders
July 24, 2017 — The 433rd Maintenance Group of the 433rd Airlift Wing took time from their busy schedule to provided the Group's Honorary Commanders a comprehensive tour of their facilities here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, July 15, 2017... MORE

Tech Sgt. Sean Preston, 433rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion technician, showcases the General Electric engines for the C-5M Super Galaxy during the 433rd Maintenance Group Honorary Commander’s Tour July 15, 2017. The tour is designed to inform the honorary commanders of the roles and responsibilities the Airmen of the 433rd MXG provide to the success of the Alamo Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Bryan Swink)