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  • Buckley addresses GCC, council elects new officers

    Upward and onward was the message delivered to the Grissom Community Council recently about the north-central Indiana base. Col. Don Buckley, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, addressed the GCC at their general membership meeting held in Wabash, Ind., Jan. 17. The GCC is a civilian, non-profit

  • Last deployment rotation comes home

    As the wheels of the Spirit of Indiana touched down on U.S soil for the first time in more than two months, the KC-135R Stratotanker brought home with it Hoosier Airmen and the end of a long deployment cycle. Ending that cycle, which began in May 2013, 20 Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing

  • Grissom celebrates MLK Day

    The men and women of Grissom join today with millions of people to reflect and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the nation's civil rights heroes. King was born on Jan. 15, 1929, was a Baptist minister by trade and later became an African American civil rights leader in the

  • Six Grissom officers selected for colonel promotion

    Rooted in tradition as old as Rome itself, the rank of colonel is one that has not only commanded men throughout generations, but still commands respect today.Six 434th Air Refueling Wing officers learned they were selected for promotion to colonel as the Air Reserve Personnel Center announced

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.Thirty-two Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant:- Penny Billings, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron To master sergeant:- Jordan

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the U.S. Air Force, six 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.

  • AFPAAS helps Airmen in need

    When a disaster strikes, the Air Force wants to be able to account for Airmen and make sure they and their families have what they need. Doing so, in a timely manner is no small task, which is where the Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System comes into play. "AFPAAS allows the Air

  • Bridging the gap, technology brings Airmen, families closer

    Bridging continents and hearts, Airmen are using technology more than ever before to stay close to the ones they love. From tablets to video messaging services, 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen have seen the world get smaller over the years as technology allows them to stay in contact with friends,

  • Grissom Marines engage in 24-hour communications exercise

    From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli, U.S. Marines have a long-established history of tirelessly grinding through to get jobs done. While they weren't storming any beaches or planting flags this time, Marine reservists of Detachment One, Communication Company, Combat Logistics

  • January Heartland Warrior now available

    The January 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: - James

Public Affairs Staff

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