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  • Towering above most, Akinyemi Solanke, a structural apprentice with the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron, is right at home under the basket May 5, 2019 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The 6'11" native of Nigeria hopes to earn a roster spot with the All-Air Force men's basketball team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

    Grissom Airman to try out for All-Air Force Basketball Team

    At 6' 11" Akinyemi Solanke stands out in the crowd. That attention just may get him a spot on the All-Air Force Men's Basketball Team.
  • Dustin Fulkerson, 434th Force Support Squadron exercise physiologist, cheers on Airman as they run the runway during a physical fitness test at Grissom Air Reserve base, Ind., May 5, 2018. Fulkerson will teach a class aimed at helping Grissom members improve their running abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jami K. Lancette)

    Running improvement workshop set to begin at Grissom

    Military and civilian personnel at Grissom will have a unique opportunity to take advantage of a workshop here aimed at improving their running. Dustin Fulkerson, 434th Force Support Squadron exercise physiologist, will co-host a running improvement workshop at the Grissom fitness center. The hour-long classes are scheduled Monday’s and Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m., beginning May 13, 2019, and are open to all ages
  • Master Sgt. Michael Swick, 17th Airlift Wing Honor Guard member, works with 434th Air Refueling Wing members Airman 1st Class. Alexis Cockle, Master Sgt. Adam Reynolds, and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Turpen, during a training class held March 29, 2019 at Grissom. The Honor Guard is working to expand membership to support a variety of details. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)

    Practice makes perfect: Grissom honor guard holds new recruit training

    The Air Force honor guard is a distinguished presence at ceremonies that honor both the past and present. It undoubtedly takes bearing, precision and above all, practice to execute the drills and coordinated movements that are a part of storied Air Force moments.
  • Grissom personnel pose for a photo during a special Arbor Day ceremony held here April 26, 2019. Each year Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. Its celebration provides an opportunity to learn about trees and take positive action to make the world a better place. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Mota)

    Grissom recognized with tree city distinction

    Continuing in its tradition of excellence, Grissom was recently named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Staff Sgt. Richard Rinella, 434th Security Forces Squadron, briefs a group of elementary school children on weaponry and equipment used by military police. The briefing was part of annual police week activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Doug Hays)

    Grissom hosts Police Week event

    Staff Sgt. Richard Rinella, 434th Security Forces Squadron, briefs a group of elementary school children on weaponry and equipment used by military police. The briefing was part of annual police week activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Doug Hays)
  • A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Air Force Reserve Command, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., in the skies over the midwest during a refueling mission.

    Civilian employers visit Grissom ARB

    As part of its outreach and education program, Grissom ARB hosted 24 civilian employers of reserve personnel for a special base visit and KC-135R Stratotanker flight on June 3.Included in the activities was an executive session with Brig Gen Dean Despinoy, 434th ARW Commander, special briefings on GARB's mission, and participation in a KC-135R
  • Senior Airman David Engelhardt, crew chief moves a fire bottle April 29 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 434th Air Refueling Wing from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana recently completed a deployment to Andersen in support of Pacific Refueling Operations. During the 120 day deployment they accomplished 162 missions, flew 654 hours, off loaded over 8.2 million pounds of fuel with an overall mission capability rate of 96.2 percent. The 452nd Air Mobility Wing March Air Reserve Base, Calif., will take over Andersen refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released

    434th ARW deployment comes to a close

    More than 100 Airmen and four KC-135 Stratotankers from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., completed a four-month deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, as the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, in support of Pacific Refueling Operations, May 1. KC-135s have been routinely deployed here for many years to provide refueling support to
  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Staff Sgt. Kelly Ehrsam, 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard, plays Taps as part of a funeral detail during an honor guard graduation ceremony held recently. Members of the 434th ARW were joined by members of the Air National Guard and Army Reserve to receive honor guard training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Doug Hays)

    Honor guard seeks recruits

    Throughout the Air Force's history the honor guard has represented every past, present and future member of the United States Air Force in ceremonies and events. Master Sgt. Timothy Wood, 434th Services Flight shift supervisor, recently replaced Senior Master Sgt. Linda Mason, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, as the Grissom Base Honor Guard

  • Grissom is "Tree City USA" once again

    For the eighth year in a row, the Arbor Day Foundation has bestowed Grissom ARB with the title of "Tree City USA" for its dedication and commitment to community forestry. The Air Force Reserve Command base was one of 61 Indiana towns and cities that were recognized for their outstanding management of urban forestry. Grissom, home to the 434th Air
  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Capt. Kelly Howard, a public affairs officer with the 434th Air Refueling Wing, is Grissom's Officer of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Rob Hoffman)

    PA member is Officer of the Year

    It didn't take long for Capt. Kelly Howard to make an impression at Grissom. The public affairs officer was selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing's Officer of the Year in 2008 - her first full year at the base. "Even though I've been a reservist now for 11 years, this was my first year as a traditional reservist in a unit," she said. "I really
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