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McMillan is promoted

Air Force Reservist Jeremy R. McMillan of Marion, Ind., was recently promoted to the rank of staff sergeant. He is the son of John J. McMillan and Janice E. McMillan, both of Marion, Ind. Staff Sgt. McMillan is a guidance and control specialist with the 434th Air Refueling Wing and has a total of

Grissom personnel raise $25,000 for CFC

Grissom personnel play an important role in our nation's defense and recently dug deep into their pockets to also be a vital part of local area charities. The base's Combined Federal Campaign ended a few days ago with $25,000 being contributed. The theme for this year's CFC drive was, "Be an

Riedel is new chief pilot for 74th ARS

Air Force Reserve Maj. Thomas Riedel has assume the duties as the chief pilot for the 74th Air Refueling Squadron at Grissom ARB. He is the son of Alfred and Anne Marie Riedel of Lady Lake, Fla. Major Riedel is a 15-year veteran of the Air Force and is a graduate of the United States Air Force

Volunteers needed for military retiree liaison office

Officials at Grissom ARB are looking for military retirees who would be willing to serve as volunteers for a new military retiree liaison office. Grissom has not had a military retiree liaison office since the early 1990s when the base was an active duty facility. "There are hundreds of military

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DeAngulo receives Indiana Military Achievement Award

Senior Master Sgt. Dan R. DeAngulo of Greentown, Ind., was recently honored with the prestigious 2006 Indiana Military Achievement Award. Sergeant DeAngulo is the superintendent of the Military Personnel Flight for the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom ARB and has more than 27 years of service to

Humphrey reenlists at 27,000 feet

Tech. Sgt. Jerome H. Humphrey, Jr., of Peru, Ind., recently reenlisted in the Air Force Reserve. He is the son of Jerome and Janice Humphrey of Patton, PA. The reenlistment ceremony was unique as it was conducted aboard a KC-135R Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission at 27,000 feet in the

Somers is promoted to Chief Master Sgt

Air Force Reservist William L. Somers of Logansport, Ind., was recently promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant. He is the son of Mary Somers, also of Logansport. Chief Master Sgt. Somers is the superintendent of services for the 434th Air Refueling Wing. He has been a member of the Air Force

Stibbe earns Meritorious Service Medal

Air Force Reserve Master Sgt. Timothy P. Stibbe was recently awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. He is the son of Bernard and Bonnie Stibbe of Janesville, Wisc. Sergeant Stibbe has more than 22 years of military service and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding