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  • TIght fit: Maintenance, GFD get close during rescue training

    Right out of a scene from the television series Dirty Jobs with an added mix of Rescue 911; Grissom Airmen put their skills to the test demonstrating their preparedness to rescue another Airmen. Members of the 434th Maintenance Squadron teamed up with Grissom Fire Department firefighters for a

  • Hoosier Wing announces semiannual award winners

    Twice a year Grissom recognizes the best of the best with its semiannual award program.This year was no different as the 434th Air Refueling Wing leadership recently announced its semiannual award winners for the January through June 2014 timeframe.Listed below are the first half of 2014

  • Civilian employees recognized for longevity

    Civilian employees of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recognized during a recent civilian commander's held here.The following employees were recognized for their time spent as civil servants:Forty-year service awards- Linda Flook, 434th ARW- Brenton Rose, 434th Communications SquadronThirty-year

  • Twelve Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the Air Force, 12 Grissom Airmen were recently awarded medals.Meritorious Service MedalFour 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen were recently presented with Meritorious Service Medals. President Lyndon Johnson established the MSM by Executive Order 11448 on Jan. 16,

  • CE gets dirty, makes room for boom

    Grissom's technicians who specialize in detecting, diffusing and exploding dangerous ordnance now have their own area to train with tools vital to helping them save lives.Pavements and construction Airmen from the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron assisted their fellow CE brethren as they completed work

  • Russell assumes command of 434th MSG

    Airmen from the six squadrons that make up the 434th Mission Support Group witnessed a long-standing military tradition as their new commander took charge. Col. Scott Russell took command of the 434th MSG during an assumption of command ceremony here Aug 9.Commanding a mission support group is

  • Visit provides 4th AF with Airmen's perspective

    Taking a new approach to oversight, one 4th Air Force leader got an up-close and personal perspective behind the mechanics that make Grissom a unique and valuable asset. Col Mark Pantone, 4th Air Force director of logistics and instillations, visited 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen during the August

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    Twenty-five enlisted Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing recently earned their next stripe. The following Airmen received promotions:To senior master sergeant:- Todd Moore, 434th Force Support SquadronTo master sergeant: - William Cook, 434th Maintenance Squadron- Adam Evans, 434th Air

  • Tropic Care no 'day at the beach' for AMDS

    Island living often conjures up images of being laid back and hanging-ten, but for Grissom medics, the opposite proved true.Eleven members of the 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron provided medical, dental and vision care to thousands of people during Tropic Care 2014 on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai

  • Rep. Messer's staffer visits Grissom

    As a key player in the nation's defense, as well as the local economy, there is a lot that goes on at Grissom, and one U.S. representative's legislative assistant recently got a close-up look at the base and its mission. Molly Newell, a legislative assistant for Rep. Luke Messer, toured Grissom and

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Material contained on the Official Grissom Air Reserve Base Internet Web Site is written and produced by members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office. The award-winning staff includes:

Ben Mota
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Master Sgt. Wendy Day
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer

Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
Staff writer