Ready, Set, Airlift!
News & Politics Podcasts
Our vision for 'Ready, Set, Airlift!' is straightforward – to provide you with discussion and guidance on topics that resonate with the mission of the 433rd Airlift Wing. Our goal is to help Alamo Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stay connected with the wing in between training weekends and give them an easy way to get back up to speed as they prepare to come in for Unit Training Activities. For family members and friends of the wing, we hope to give you a glimpse of what’s going at the unit! Our topics of discussion will cover everything from the commander's priorities and professional development opportunities, to personal stories of achievement and the latest information you need to know before a UTA.
Location:
United States
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Our vision for 'Ready, Set, Airlift!' is straightforward – to provide you with discussion and guidance on topics that resonate with the mission of the 433rd Airlift Wing. Our goal is to help Alamo Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen stay connected with the wing in between training weekends and give them an easy way to get back up to speed as they prepare to come in for Unit Training Activities. For family members and friends of the wing, we hope to give you a glimpse of what’s going at the unit! Our topics of discussion will cover everything from the commander's priorities and professional development opportunities, to personal stories of achievement and the latest information you need to know before a UTA.
Language:
English
Contact:
4042821450
Website:
http://www.dvidshub.net
Email:
itunes@dvidshub.net
Episodes
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 24 Mental and Physical Resiliency
7/29/2025
Department leaders and spokesmen have confirmed a review of the PT standards is underway to align with a military wide review of fitness standards. Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis, 433rd Airlift Wing public affairs superintendent, sat down with two Alamo Wing experts Master Sgt. Delbert Templeton, 433rd AW Resiliency Integrator First Sergeant, and Dena Lewis, 433rd AW Director of Psychological Health, to discuss some strategies and tools Airmen can use to navigate these transformative times.
Duration:00:16:52
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 23 Real Talk... Why Southern Star was a Big Deal
7/9/2025
Go behind the scenes of the 433rd Airlift Wing's participation in Exercise Southern Star '25, the largest special forces training exercise in the Western Hemisphere. In this candid conversation, a panel of key leaders share why this opportunity was so valuable for the Alamo Wing, along with some lighthearted moments that offered a break from the intensity of the exercise.
Duration:00:49:28
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Balancing Military and Personal Life with Col. Thomas Albrecht
5/29/2025
Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis sits down with Col. Thomas Albrecht, 433rd Maintenance Group commander, for some insight on the delicate balance Reservists have to manage between their military and personal lives.
Duration:00:20:46
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Real Readiness, Real Impact - Inside LAMAT 25
5/2/2025
Col. Matt Bershinsky and Maj. Mohamed Osman join our host for an in-depth discussion of the 433rd Medical Group’s recent work to the Caribbean as part of the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 25. Together, they reflect on how this global health engagement mission enhanced medical readiness, strengthened international partnerships, and challenged Airmen to adapt and lead in resource-limited environments. From delivering life-saving care to building sustainable medical capacity with host nations, this mission exemplified the values of agile, integrated operations and real-world readiness.
Duration:00:44:12
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 20 What is a KSL
2/27/2025
The Commander's Key Support Program is a critical resource for all Airmen, but many members don't realize the full slate of resources it can open up for them. Three of the Alamo Wing's Key Support Liaisons join us to offer their firsthand knowledge of how helpful KSLs can be.
Duration:00:42:47
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 19 Understanding Maintenance with Maj. Carlos Rocha
1/31/2025
Keeping the 433rd Airlift Wing's C-5M Super Galaxy fleet up and flying is a daunting task. Hundreds of maintainers from dozens of different specialties must work together to make it happen. We spoke with the new commander of the 433rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for some insight into the world of maintenance.
Duration:00:35:46
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 18 Meet Command Chief Jonathan Birk
1/8/2025
Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Birk took over responsibility as the 433rd Airlift Wing command chief in October 2024. In this episode, he shares his Air Force journey, some of the lessons he's learned along the way, and his expectations as the new Alamo Wing senior enlisted leader.
Duration:00:42:33
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 17 Military Family Appreciation Month
12/4/2024
November is Military Family Appreciation Month. 1st Lt. Amy Corley, a 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, has three sons all serving together in the U.S. Army. She discusses the sacrifices and challenges military families face.
Duration:00:28:47
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 16 Female Aviation Trailblazers
10/30/2024
Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, the first Hispanic female pilot in the U.S. military, and retired Lt. Col. Caroline "Blaze" Jansen, the first female Air Force Reserve pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds, share their experiences as trailblazers in the Air Force.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 15 SFS NCO Back In The Fight After Cancer Battle
10/3/2024
Senior Master Sgt. Catherine Falcon, 433rd Security Forces Squadron superintendent, shares her story after choosing to continue serving despite a battle against cancer.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 14 Military and Family Readiness
9/12/2024
Leticia Gonzalez and Nakia Evans work for the 433rd Airlift Wing Military and Family Readiness office and sit down to discuss the food pantry program. They plan to officially open the pantry for 433rd AW and 960th Cyber Wing Citizen Airmen families starting in October. They also discuss the resources available to Airmen, military members, and their extended family.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Rp. 13 Enlisted to Officer
8/26/2024
Master Sgt. Frankie Jenkins persevered through years of schooling, many denials, and multiple officer boards to finally commission as a social worker in the Air Force. Jenkins opens up about what it took to succeed.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 12 Col. Douglas Jeffrey Takes Command
8/2/2024
Ahead of his assumption of command, Col. Douglas Jeffrey shares a little bit about himself and his plans for the 433rd Airlift Wing as the Air Force reoptimizes for Great Power Competition.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 11 UEI Survival Guide
7/16/2024
With the Alamo Wing preparing to undergo a Unit Effectiveness Inspection from higher headquarters, we sit down with the head of the 433rd Inspector General Office to discuss what we're calling the "UEI Survival Guide". These fundamentals will help any Airman, regardless of rank and career field, to avoid unnecessary missteps during the inspection. Link to UEI Survival Guide show notes: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_6zG6IJG6z2EgARHYQ65C_0g5ZnixSB7?usp=drive_link
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 10 Wing CC & CCC Reflect On Command Time
5/29/2024
433rd Airlift Wing Commander Col. William Gutermuth and Command Chief Takesha Williams share some parting messages and reflect on their experiences with the Alamo Wing as their leadership tour comes to a close.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 9 Understanding Resiliency
5/2/2024
MSgt. Delbert Templeton, Resiliency Integrator First Sergeant for the 433rd AW, explains how to up your resiliency game and take advantage of the resources available to you.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 8 Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers
4/3/2024
We sit down with Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, the commander of the 502nd Airbase Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, for some insight on the intricacies and challenges of running one of the largest military installations in the country and how the mission of the 433rd Airlift Wing fits into the bigger picture at JBSA. Plus, Brig. Gen. Driggers shares some lessons learned and advice from his almost 30 years of service in the Air Force.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 7 Women in the Air Force
3/8/2024
In honor of Women's History Month, Brig. Gen. Lisa Craig, Air Force Recruiting Service deputy commander, shares her experiences as a woman in uniform for 35 years.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 6 Why Recruiting Should Matter To You
2/29/2024
Brig. Gen. Lisa Craig, Air Force Recruiting Service Deputy Commander, joins us to discuss the state of Air Force and Air Force Reserve recruiting, and why all Airmen can benefit from participating in the recruitment process.
Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 5 Transforming for the Future Pt. 3
2/23/2024
In the third and final part of our mini-series on innovation, our guests discuss specific efforts to transform for the future at the 433rd Airlift Wing.