Col. Jeffrey T. Penningtion, 433rd Airlift Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ernesto Flores, 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, prepare to place a wreath in front of the Alamo during the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo—a memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
433rd Airlift Wing leadership and Honorary Commanders participate in the Pilgrimage to the Alamo-a memorial tribute to the heroes of the mission on April 22 in downtown San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Maj. Tim Wade)
The 433rd Airlift Wing paid tribute to Texian heroes by placing a wreath of flowers in the front of the Texas shrine in downwton San Antonio as part of the annual Fiesta festivities on April 22. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino)
4/23/2013 - JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND -- The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in the 88th annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo--a memorial tribute to the Alamo heroes and the heritage of Texas held during Fiesta Week here April 22. A solemn wreath-bearing procession of historic, civic, patriotic, military and school groups departed from Municipal Auditorium and walked silently to the Alamo. The Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas have coordinated the event since 1925. The 433rd AW leadership and honorary commanders paid tribute to Texan heroes by laying a wreath of flowers on the lawn in front of the Alamo.
