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  • Grissom has $118 million impact on local economy

    Grissom's impact is felt globally as its servicemembers deploy around the world, but the Hoosier base also has a big impact at home as well. The 434th Air Refueling Wing recently announced Grissom had a more than $118 million economic impact on the local economy for Fiscal Year 2013. "Grissom is a

  • Grissom personnel hit the pavement for a 'ghoulish' run

    As ghouls and goblins came out this Halloween, many Grissom personnel went running, but not because they were scared. Grissom Airmen and Marines beat feet in a 'Grissom Ghouls 5K' fun run Oct. 31 at the base fitness center here to kick off seasonal fun and camaraderie. "People on base were

  • Bowden named interim command chief

    It's been said that when opportunity comes knocking, be ready. And, being ready to serve is exactly what landed Chief Master Sgt. Michael L. Bowden Jr. in the position of the 434th Air Refueling Wing's interim command chief master sergeant. Bowden, who previously served as a civil engineer manager

  • Grissom announces Airmen 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:-Jonathan Raschke, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron To master sergeant:-Matthew

  • November Heartland Warrior now online

    The November issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 14 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: -

  • Grissom wishes everyone happy, safe Halloween

    Whether staying home and watching scary movies, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters or attending various festivities, the men and women of Grissom hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Halloween.If out partying to the monster mash, ensure there is always a designated driver and be extra watchful

  • Grissom health fair kicks off benefits open season

    Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program will run Nov. 11 through Dec. 9, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced. To kick things off Grissom is hosting a health

  • Grissom helps students say 'no' to drugs

    Grissom Airmen are used to taking the fight to enemies overseas, but some of them also fight a battle against drugs here in their own back yard. Gary Flook, Grissom's drug demand reduction specialist, led a team of 434th Air Refueling Wing Airman out to local area schools to teach nearly 1,000 kids

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.Nearly 40 Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant: - Christopher Brill, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron- Dean Regazzi, 434th CESTo

  • Grissom Fire brings reservists, civilians together to save lives

    From battling fires to rendering emergency services, Grissom's firefighters are always ready to answer the call of saving lives.Like many Air Force Reserve fire departments, the Grissom Fire Department is comprised of both civilian and military reservist firefighters, but what makes the GFD so

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