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3 Nov 2020
Air Force Reserve adds chaplain, first sergeant positions to boost resiliency
In an effort to promote resiliency, Air Force Reserve Command is placing 10 Active Guard/Reserve chaplains and 30 AGR first sergeants at select Reserve locations around the country.
29 Oct 2020
Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020
Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted Total Force integration, the Reserve’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Reserve’s unique weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions during the Airlift/Tanker Association’s 52nd annual convention, symposium and technology expo this week. This year’s event was held virtually due to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns.
23 Oct 2020
History and heritage; Command Chief and Historian take a trip down memory lane
The 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana has a long and rich history. One of which must be preserved, or it has the potential to be forgotten.
19 Oct 2020
Dickerson becomes new AMXS commander
Maj. Matthew Dickerson assumed command of the 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony held at Grissom Air Reserve Base, October 4, 2020.
14 Oct 2020
Adapting and overcoming, construction projects continue at Grissom
Keeping the base in top shape for over three quarters of a century is challenging during normal times, but when you throw in a global pandemic, that ups the ante. Luckily Grissom’s base civil engineers are up to the challenge.
13 Oct 2020
New bivouac creates realistic training environment
Turning an empty patch of ground into a functional, operating base doesn’t happen in a day, unless you’re a highly trained civil engineer. Airmen from the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron recently put that training to the test, setting up a bare base with 24 tents, in roughly 10 hours.
13 Oct 2020
Reserve Citizen Airmen look to reform the organization during Spark Tank 2021
Reserve Citizen Airmen are highly encouraged to support their wingmen by logging into the crowdsourcing platform Airman Powered by Innovation (CAC required) and vote for their favorite ideas (direct links below).
9 Oct 2020
Marines at Grissom begin annual collection of Toys for Tots
Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has helped bring the joy of Christmas, through the gift of new toys, to America's less fortunate children.Marines from Detachment 1, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, carry that responsibility through the Toys for Tots program here at Grissom.The mission of the Toys
5 Oct 2020
Grissom finishes first tanker refurb in almost a decade
The 434th Maintenance Squadron recently finished refurbishing one of Grissom’s KC-135R Stratotankers, a 30-day process which involves completely disassembling the interior aircraft, performing restoration tasks on the parts, and rebuilding it.
4 Oct 2020
New IG brings wealth of knowledge to Grissom
The Hoosier Wing recently welcomed a new inspector general.

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