“Readiness Is Not a Catchphrase—It Is Our Currency” Lt Col Sanchez Assumes Command of the 433rd Mission Support Group

Never Forgotten: BRAVO-12 Crew Honored 35 Years After Deadly C-5 Crash

On the 35th Anniversary of a deadly C-5 crash that claimed the lives of nine 433rd Military Airlift Wing Airmen during Operation DESERT SHIELD, the 68th Airlift Squadron hosted a remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the BRAVO-12 crew Aug. 29, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

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“Readiness Is Not a Catchphrase—It Is Our...

09.13.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Lt. Col. Josue I. Sanchez, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, delivers remarks to Reserve Airman at the Bob Hope Theatre on Joint Base San...

Turning Virtual Wrenches: Alamo Wing Reimagines...

09.14.2026 | Photo by Julian Hernandez

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Elisha Ermis and David-Anthony North, 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, follow along with instructions...

Col. Jeffrey Marks Final Flight as Alamo Wing Commander

08.02.2026 | Courtesy Photo

U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, is sprayed with water by his family after his final flight in command at...

Col. Jeffrey Urges Alamo Wing Airmen to "Teach the...

08.01.2026 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tsoi

Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, speaks to an audience of personnel assigned to the wing during an all call at Joint Base...

Global Reach, Ready Now: 433rd Airlift Wing Powers...

06.26.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeremy Begeman, 433rd Operations Support Squadron commander, flies a C-5M Super Galaxy over the Chilean mountains in...

433rd Airlift Wing Connects with Community During...

06.25.2026 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Jones

U.S. Air Force Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, speaks with civic leaders from the Texas Farm Bureau prior to an...

Col. Catalino assumes command of 433rd Medical...

06.07.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Col. Joseph H. Catalino Jr., 433rd Medical Group commander, returns a salute to the Airmen under his command during an assumption of command...

Maj. Daniel M. McFadden Assumes Command of 74th...

05.02.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

U.S. Air Force Maj. Daniel M. McFadden, 74th Aerial Port Squadron commander, delivers remarks after assuming command during a change of command...

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Never Forgotten: BRAVO-12 Crew Honored 35 Years...

08.29.2025 | Video by Julian Hernandez

On the 35th Anniversary of a deadly C-5 crash that claimed the lives of nine 433rd Military Airlift Wing Airmen during Operation DESERT SHIELD,...

433rd Contingency Response Flight Redesignation...

09.06.2025 | Video by Julian Hernandez

Ceremony marking the redesignation of the 433rd Contingency Response Flight as the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron at Joint Base San...

Ready Now, and Anywhere, 433rd Citizen Airmen go to...

04.04.2025 | Video by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

As part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025, a team of U.S. Air Force members from the 433rd Airlift Wing provided...

LAMAT 25 Brings Critical Hearing Care to St. Kitts...

04.02.2025 | Video by Julian Hernandez

As part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025, a team of U.S. Air Force and non-governmental organization audiologists...

LAMAT 25 Brings Critical Hearing Care to St. Kitts...

04.02.2025 | Video by Julian Hernandez

As part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025, a team of U.S. Air Force and non-governmental organization audiologists...

LAMAT25: St. Vincent Interview- Senior Airman...

03.19.2025 | Video by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua A. Moreno, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental technician, takes part in an interview during the Lesser...

LAMAT25: St. Vincent- Surgical Operations

03.18.2025 | Video by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos

B-roll of the operations at Modern Medical and Diagnostic Center during the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission,...

LAMAT25: St. Vincent Interview- Col. Michael Bates

03.19.2025 | Video by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Bates 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dentist, takes part in an interview during the Lesser Antilles Medical...

“Readiness Is Not a Catchphrase—It Is Our...

09.17.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Lt. Col. Josue I. Sanchez assumed command of the 433d Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony Sept. 13, 2026, at the Bob...

Turning Virtual Wrenches: Alamo Wing Reimagines...

09.14.2026 | Story by Julian Hernandez

Alamo Wing and total force maintainers are benefiting from the 433rd Maintenance Group’s virtual reality driven Maintenance Qualification...

Col. Jeffrey Urges Alamo Wing Airmen to "Teach The...

08.01.2026 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Ashley Tsoi

After two years at the helm of the 433rd Airlift Wing, Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, addressed the unit for the final time as its commander during...

433rd Airlift Wing Connects with Community During...

06.28.2026 | Story by Lt. Col. Timothy Wade

In a demonstration of strategic airlift capabilities and community partnership, the 433rd Airlift Wing hosted 44 local civic leaders for an...

Global Reach, Ready Now: 433rd Airlift Wing Powers...

06.26.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Projecting rapid global mobility at a moment’s notice, Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing recently transported essential...

Col. Catalino assumes command of 433rd Medical...

06.16.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Col. Joseph H. Catalino Jr. accepted command of the 433rd Medical Group during an assumption of command ceremony at the Bob Hope theatre, June 7,...

Maj. Daniel M. McFadden Assumes Command of 74th...

05.06.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Maj. Daniel M. McFadden officially assumed command of the 74th Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony held at the squadron building in San...

Maj. Sparkman Assumes Command of the 433rd Civil...

04.28.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Maj. Allen Sparkman took command of the 433rd Civil Engineer Squadron during a ceremony at the 433rd CES Highbay here, April 11, 2026. The...

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Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 29 The Only Constant Is...

09.09.2026 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

It's a time of change at the Alamo Wing, with leaders at every level swapping out. Outgoing wing commander Col. Douglas Jeffrey shares some of his...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 28 Directing Your...

07.31.2026 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

If you've ever noticed something around the Alamo Wing that maybe is not as good as it could be and then wondered who you could talk to about...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 27 Staying Real, Ready,...

02.27.2026 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

How do you stay mission-ready when you feel like you're running on empty? For our new Mission Support Group Commander, Lt. Col. Cindy Storoy, the...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 26 Family Day Is More Than...

12.03.2025 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

This UTA the Alamo Wing will hold its annual Family Day. One of the event planners explains all the exciting activities on the agenda and why the...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 25 Suicide Prevention -...

09.03.2025 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. In this episode, we sit down with two experts for a candid conversation on what Airmen can do to...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 24 Mental and Physical...

07.11.2025 | Audio by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Estevez

Department leaders and spokesmen have confirmed a review of the PT standards is underway to align with a military wide review of fitness...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 23 Real Talk... Why...

07.09.2025 | Audio by Julian Hernandez

Go behind the scenes of the 433rd Airlift Wing's participation in Exercise Southern Star '25, the largest special forces training exercise in the...

Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 22 Balancing Military and...

05.29.2025 | Audio by Julian Hernandez and Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis

Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis sits down with Col. Thomas Albrecht, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, for some insight on the delicate balance...

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