434th Troop Carrier Wing

The 434th Air Refueling Wing has a 70-year history dating to World War II. The 434th was officially activated on Oct. 1, 1942 as the 434th Base Headquarters and Air Base Squadron, and later became the 434th Troop Carrier Wing in 1949. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

72nd Troop Carrier Squadron

The 434th Air Refueling Wing has a 70-year history dating to World War II. The 434th Troop Carrier Group was activated in 1943 and contained the 71st, 72nd, 73rd and 74th Troop Carrier Squadrons, all of which participated in the Allies invasion of Normandy, France, flying C-47 Skytrains. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

The "Spirit of Wabash"

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- The 434th Air Refueling Wing will hold a formal dedication ceremony where the "Spirit of Wabash" nose art wil be unveiled. The nose art will be on one of the wing's KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft and was designed by artist Rex Hansen. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

434th Maintenance Squadron

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Logo of the 434th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force art)

434th Air Refueling Wing Shield (Color)

434th Air Refueling Wing Shield (Color). Image provided by the Institute of Heraldry. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander. The image is 7x7 inches @ 300 dpi.

434th Air Refueling Wing Shield (Camouflage)

434th Air Refueling Wing Shield (Camouflage). Image provided by the Institute of Heraldry. In accordance with Chapter 3 of AFI 84-105, commercial reproduction of this emblem is NOT permitted without the permission of the proponent organizational/unit commander. The image is 7x7 inches @ 300 dpi.