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  • Grissom to temporarily close runway for repair

    The 434th Air Refueling Wing announced today that Grissom's runway will be temporarily closed for planned construction starting June 1. "We are doing this to prevent buckling of the runway due to thermal expansion," said John Robison, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron chief engineer. "The pavement

  • Regazzi named first sergeant of the year

    When your job is people, everyone is your business, and when those people are at war, your business just got a whole lot more difficult. Such was the case for Senior Master Sgt. Dean Regazzi, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant, who was recently selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing's

  • Maintainers face bone-chilling cold for boom swap

    While the phrase, "Keep 'em flying" was used to sell war bonds during WWII, that motto has become a way of life for Air Force maintainers. Recently, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers at Grissom have had to face bone-chilling temperatures during a record setting winter to keep their

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.Twenty-five Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant:- Ernest Connell, 434th Air Refueling WingTo master sergeant:- Jamie Blount,

  • March Heartland Warrior now available

    The March issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 11 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. To read this issue of the Heartland Warrior, click here. Top stories include: - West

  • Life-saving medic awarded top senior NCO honors

    Stepping away from home helped one senior noncommissioned officer step into the limelight.Master Sgt. Rosalba De La Paz, 74th Air Refueling Squadron medical element technician, was selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing's Senior NCO of the Year for 2013, a year in which she completed two

  • Schulte tapped to lead 434th Maintenance Group

    While a record-setting winter has some wanting to flee the Midwest, one Air Force Reserve colonel is glad to be headed back as she has been selected to lead the 434th Maintenance Group here. Col. Anna Schulte, who commands the 403rd Maintenance Group at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., was recently

  • Fightin' Red Tags get new commander

    The Fightin' Red Tags recently said farewell to their commander as a new leader took the reins.Lt. Col. James West was given command of the 74th Air Refueling Squadron, colloquially known as "The Fightin' Red Tags," as Lt. Col. Brian Stopher relinquished command of the unit during a ceremony here

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the Air Force, 34 Grissom Airmen were recently awarded medals.Meritorious Service MedalThree 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,

  • Grissom firefighter recognized as NCO of the Year

    It's been said that noncommissioned officers are the backbone of the U.S. military as they are the first-line supervisors and hands-on experts leading Airmen in excellence. One such leader, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bauchle, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection craftsman, was recently selected

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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