New ‘Green’ HQ’s building nears completion

The new $7.4 million 433rd Headquarters Building, which is scheduled to open in late summer, was built according to standards established by the U.S. Green Building Council based in Washington, D.C. The design standard called Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED, is designed to maximize energy efficiency and make the most of renewable, sustainable resources such as low-flow plumbing fixtures and zero or drought tolerant landscaping. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

Last enlisted member from Vietnam War retires from Alamo Wing

Master Sergeant Bob Kane, the last enlisted member from the 433rd Airlift Wing to serve in the Vietnam War, retired on Saturday, Jan. 7 from the Air Force Reserve. Kane joined the Air Force in August 1970 and was a C-130 Hercules mechanic during the conflict. "I couldn't have done any of this without you," he said in his farewell speech to family, colleagues and friends gathered at the Cargo Load Trainer Facility, Building 819 at Lackland AFB, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

Tuskegee Airmen shine at premiere

Col. Craig Petersen, Commander, 433rd Mission Support Group, Lackland Air Force Base, talks with Dr. Granville Coggs a Documented Original Tuskegee Airman after a private screening of "Double Victory" a Tuskegee Airmen documentary and the upcoming Tuskegee Airmen movie, "Red Tails" at the at Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Dec. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Viola M. Hernandez)

Warhawk band adds to classy ambience at Alamo Wing 60th Anniversary celebration

The Warhawk Band performs another jazz hit during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner, held Sept. 10, 2010, at the Gateway Club Ballroom at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

60 years to make anniversary cake cutting a reality

The Alamo Wing celebratory dinner comes to a close as Airman Crystal Canright, the most junior enlisted service member attending the dinner, joined Col. Craig Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander and retired Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, for the official cutting of the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary cake. Gen. Sherrard was the official guest speaker at the dinner which took place Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and Col. Petersen was the official host. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Commander's Cake: new colonel assumes command of 433rd Maintenance Group

The cake shown here was presented to Col. Charles M. Combs in celebration of his newsest assignment as the 433rd Maintenance Group commander. Combs gained command of the 433 MXG during an assumption of command held Sept. 11, 2011, at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. . (U.S.Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

433rd Maintenance Group welcomes new commader

Col. Charles M. Combs, right, accepts the guidon and command of the 433rd Maintenance Group from 433rd Mission Support Group commander, Col. Craig S. Petersen, on Sept. 11, 2011, during an assumption of command ceremony at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)

No lack of food choices at wing anniversary dinner

Airman 1st Class Katherine Menchaca from the 433rd Operational Support Squadron, prepares a personal salad during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Gateway Club Executive Chef Lazaro Carrazco and his team of three cooks prepared a buffet-style meal for more than 475 guests in less than 24 hours. The meal included options such as glazed pork loin, chicken with a sage and white wine sauce, chocolate mousse, steamed vegetable medley and apple cobbler. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Alamo Wing praised with city proclamation

Col. Craig Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo with Former San Antonio city councilman, Philip Cortez, who presented the Alamo Wing with a congratulatory proclamation by the Honorable Julian Castro, mayor of San Antonio, during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner, held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Part of the proclamation read, “The dedicated service of this Air Force Reserve Unit to providing operational requirements is to be commended. Your devotion to supporting the mission of the Air Force is worthy of recognition and praise.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

433 AW Honor Guard make a tribute to 9/11 first responders during anniversary dinner

Two Airmen from the 433rd Security Forces Squadron dressed in full battle-rattle from the neck on down and two from the 433rd Civil Engineer Fire Protection Flight dressed in fire-fighter bunker gear, served as the honor guard and present the colors while Staff Sgt. Derrick Granados from the 433rd Medical Squadron sings the national anthems during the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary Dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The special attire was worn as a tribute to first responders who lost their lives as a result of the 9/11 attacks.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Alamo Wing Airman named one of 12 outstanding Airmen of 2010

Technical Sgt. Ricardo Chavez cradles the large trophy presented to him as the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding NCO for 2010. He subsequently was named one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the year for 2010 at the Air Force level. Air Force Reserve Command honored its Outstanding Airmen of 2010 during an awards banquet at Kissimmee, Fla., Aug. 16, 2011.Chavez is a master military training instructor and a reservist with the 433rd Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, which now forms part of Joint Base San Antonio. Chavez serves fulltime on an Active Guard and Reserve tour of duty as the 737th Training Support Squadron unit training manager. The unit is Air Force basic military training's largest squadron with more than 150 people. Besides his MTI duties, Chavez is responsible for the overall management of the unit's training program. He conducts comprehensive trainee orientation and compliance documentation for newly assigned instructors.(U.S. Air Force photo/Philip Rhodes)

The Band of the Air Force Reserve, High Flight,energize crowd & open for Leno

The Band of the Air Force Reserve, High Flight,energized the gathering by playing a variety of popular music while comedian Jay Leno prepared for his performance in front of more than 2,000 people attending a free comedy show Aug. 6, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Leno's performance was also part of the "Refer a Friend Tour", part the “Get 1 Now” program, an Air Force Reserve Command recruitment initiative designed to encourage reservists to find potential new recruits among their peers.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)