Episodes

  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 25 Suicide Prevention - Going Beyond the Brief

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 25 Suicide Prevention - Going Beyond the Brief
    Sep 5 2025
    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 combat this public health crisis beyond the recommendations found in the Department of Defense's annual training resources.
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    35 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 24 Mental and Physical Resiliency

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 24 Mental and Physical Resiliency
    Jul 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.
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    17 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 23 Real Talk... Why Southern Star was a Big Deal

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 23 Real Talk... Why Southern Star was a Big Deal
    Jul 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.
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    49 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Balancing Military and Personal Life with Col. Thomas Albrecht

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Balancing Military and Personal Life with Col. Thomas Albrecht
    May 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.
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    21 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Real Readiness, Real Impact - Inside LAMAT 25

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 21 Real Readiness, Real Impact - Inside LAMAT 25
    May 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.
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    44 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 20 What is a KSL

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 20 What is a KSL
    Feb 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.
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    43 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 19 Understanding Maintenance with Maj. Carlos Rocha

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 19 Understanding Maintenance with Maj. Carlos Rocha
    Jan 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.
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    36 mins
  • Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 18 Meet Command Chief Jonathan Birk

    Ready, Set, Airlift! Ep. 18 Meet Command Chief Jonathan Birk
    Jan 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.
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    43 mins