Service with a song: 433 TRS MTI sings for service and country

Technical Sgt. Hilary Reyes, a 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, poses for a photo with General Edward A. Rice Jr., the commander of Air Education and Training Command, minutes before she takes the microphone to sing, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” during the opening ceremony of the San Antonio Missions Military Appreciation Night, July 20, 2011 at Nelson Wolff Stadium. The four-star general from Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, took a moment to meet and greet the Air Force Reserve NCO, as a sign of support and encouragement before she sang for the first time at a public sporting event. “Tech. Sgt. Reyes sang our national anthem brilliantly during the pre-game ceremonies for the Missions game. She represented our United States Air Force well and the crowd certainly showed its appreciation for her talents. I am sure she will have many more opportunities to showcase her talent,” commented Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr., Air Education and Training Command commander, who threw out the first pitch during the game’s opening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Service with a song: 433 TRS MTI sings for service and country

The minor league baseball crowd stands as Technical Sgt. Hilary Reyes, a 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor, sings “The Star-Spangled Banner” during the opening ceremony of the San Antonio Missions Military Appreciation Night, July 20, 2011, at Nelson Wolff Stadium. Although the U.S. Air Force Reserve NCO has performed at various local and international events throughout her combined 19-years of military service, singing the national anthem at the minor league baseball game Wednesday night was her first time performing at a public sporting event. (U.S. Air Force photo/senior Airman Luis Loza Gutierrez)

Alamo Wing welcomes new reservists

The newest Airmen to join the 433rd Airlift Wing pose for a group photo after touring the interior of a C-5 Galaxy cargo jet on Sunday July 10, 2011 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)

Command chief reminds Alamo Wing Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Emil Garza, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant, holds his hand towards his chest as he provides some words of encouragement and appreciation for Airmen from the 74th Aerial Port Squadron awaiting their flight call July 10, 2011, at the passenger terminal at the Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. More than 40 reservists from 74 APS flew to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga., to take part in a six-day deployment readiness training exercise. The DRT at Dobbins is one of several events Alamo Wing Airmen are taking part in order to better prepare for the Operational Readiness Exercise the 433rd Airlift Wing is scheduled to go through in January 2012. Chief Garza encouraged the Airmen to learn as much as possible at the DRT because what they learn may prove beneficial during an actual deployment overseas. Chief Garza went further by reminding the Airmen that less than one percent of the U.S. population has served in the military and that being part of such a rare group of people should be considered both a source of pride and motivation, especially those who've deployed overseas. "I don't mean to sound cliché, but remember when people talk about this time in our country’s history you will be able to proudly say, I answered my nation’s call. I did my part. I was there,” Chief Garza said. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airmen Luis Loza Gutierrez)

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The band Gasoline Alley keeps members of the 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, entertained during a cookout held in the wing's cargo training facility. The proceeds of the cookout, also called a burger burn, go to the Alamo Wing's 60th anniversary banquet, scheduled for September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)

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The band Gasoline Alley keeps members of the 433rd Airlift Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, entertained during a cookout held in the wing's cargo training facility. The proceeds of the cookout, also called a burger burn, go to the Alamo Wing's 60th anniversary banquet, scheduled for September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian McGloin)