IMCOM, JBSA commanders celebrate Fiesta San Antonio: "The Party With a Purpose"

By Ms. Shayna E Brouker (IMCOM)April 12, 2011

The King is crowned
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Maggie Brewster, director of Installation Management community relations, displays her sash with the IMCOM Fiesta 2011 medal
2 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Fiesta San Antonio started in 1891 as a one-parade event, but now features more than 100 events with an economic impact of almost $284 million for the city. Every event during Fiesta, known as "The Party With a Purpose," raises money for a different ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch and El Rey Feo, Bill Drain, review the troops
3 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general of IMCOM, Maj. Gen. Simeon Trombitas, commander of U.S. Army South, Lt. Gen. Guy Swan, commander of U.S. Army North, El Rey Feo and King Antonio board Humvees to pass and review the troops representing units at... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Children admire the Military-Civilian Club representative's sash full of Fiesta medals
4 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – La Noche del Rey Feo, or "night of the ugly king" in Spanish, is one of the first events during San Antonio's 11-day Fiesta. Every year, a member of the community is coronated "the People's King" in front of the San Fernando Cathedral downtown.

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A new King Antonio is chosen to preside over Fiesta 2011
5 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – This year, William Mitchell was crowned King Antonio. Since 1927, this ceremony marks the reign of the new king and honors the memory of the courageous defenders of the Alamo. During his reign throughout the year, King Antonio visits schools, hospita... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Fiesta royalty and military commanders exchange gifts of goodwill
6 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Following the military ceremony, commanders, Fiesta royalty, government officials, and retired Army general officers attended a reception at the Quadrangle, Ft. Sam Houston's original establishment.

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The Fife and Drum Corps demonstrates marching music as Joint Base San Antonio Soldiers look on
7 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Given San Antonio's storied military past, marked by the Battle of the Alamo, several Fiesta events in particular pay tribute to military heroes past and present. On Sunday, April 10, JBSA hosted its own Fiesta and Fireworks event at Ft. Sam Houston,... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, his wife Mrs. Sarah Lynch, Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola, his wife Mrs. Beth Ciotola and Maj. Gen. Perry Wiggins watch as flamenco dancers kick up their heels
8 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – LTG Lynch, his wife, Mrs. Sarah Lynch, Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola, and his wife, Mrs. Beth Ciotola first represented the Installation Management Command at La Noche del Rey Feo the evening of Friday, April 8.

Mariachi bands and flamenco dancers... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola, his wife Mrs. Beth Ciotola, Mrs. Sarah Lynch and Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch pose in front of the Alamo
9 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, commanding general of Installation Management Command, his wife, Mrs. Sarah Lynch, Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Ciotola, and his wife, Mrs. Beth Ciotola represented IMCOM at the Investiture of King Antonio Saturday evening, April 9th. ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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