Tuskegee Airman captivates 433rd Alamo Wing Servicemembers

Documented Original Tuskegee Airman Thomas Ellis talks with Servicemembers from the 433rd Airlift Wing prior to a screening of "Double Victory" a documentary by Lucasfilm, Dec. 10 at the Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Texas. "Double Victory" chronicles the experiences and personal plight of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

Tuskegee Airmen and bomber pilot reunite

Documented Original Tuskegee Airman, Dr. Granville Coggs talks to members of the audience during a question and answer session following a private screening of "Double Victory," as World War II veteran Lester Jung looks on. Jung was a B-17 pilot that was escorted by the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. "I was always happy to see the P-51s with their red tails, they assured us good coverage while flying over enemy territory," said Jung. The event took place at the Santikos Rialto Theatre in San Antonio, Dec. 10. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Master Sgt. Minnie Jones)

Former Chief of Air Force Reserve is guest speaker for Alamo Wing 60th annivesary dinner

Retired Lt. Gen. James E. Sherrard III, is all smiles after being presented the official military coin commemorating the 433rd Airlift Wing 60th Anniversary. Sherrard was the official guest speaker at the Alamo Wing's anniversary dinner held Sept. 10, 2011, at the Gateway Club at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The general served as commander of the 433rd Military Airlift Wing at Kelly AFB, Texas, from January 1988 to February 1990, and was the first Chief of Air Force Reserve to wear three stars.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Alamo Wing remembers 9/11

Chief Master Sgt. Emil Garza, 433rd AIrlift Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Gil Morales, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, brought forward a floral arrangement during the ceremony commemorating the 10th anniversary of September 11th. The ceremony included a bell sounding for each year since the attacks and the playing of Taps. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Viola Hernandez)

Colonel awaits to recieve command of 433rd Maintenance Group

Col. Charles M. Combs, Right, will accept the guidon and take command of the 433rd Maintenance Group from Col. Craig S. Petersen, 433rd Mission Support Group commander. Chief Master Sgt. Gil Morales, 433rd Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, served as profer for the 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)

New 433 MXG commander makes bold statement

Col. Charles M. Combs, gained command of the 433rd Maintenance Group during and assumption of command ceremony held Sept. 11, 2011, at the 433rd Airlift Wing fuel cell at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. During his remarks he called the men and women under his command the best maintenance organization on the planet. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Collen McGee)