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  • Grissom takes flight in Bold Quest to improve battlefield communication

    By definition, a bold quest is a courageous pursuit of a valued objective, and to many servicemembers no objective could be more valued than solid battlefield communication.Grissom Airmen endeavored upon such a pursuit to improve military communications during Bold Quest 13.2 by taking flight to

  • Grissom celebrates Constitution Day

    "We the People," is a phrase of just three words that laid the foundation of a country that has been a beacon of hope and prosperity around the globe for more than 200 years. That phrase and the words that follow it in the Constitution of the United States is celebrated today, Constitution Day, by

  • Grissom recognizes civil servant milestones

    Functioning as a backbone for the base, more than 600 of Grissom's personnel are civil servants. Several of these full-time civilian employees were recognized for their service longevity at a civilian commander's call held recently.Below are those recognized.Forty years of service: - Joy Cripe 434th

  • 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:- Johnny Armes, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron - Eric Vance, 74th Air

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the U.S. Air Force, 19 Grissom Airmen were recently awarded medals.Meritorious Service MedalTen 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 remembers 9/11

    Grissom Airmen joined with Americans around the world today to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.At 8:46 a.m., the time the first aircraft crashed into the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, Grissom Airmen and civil servants gathered together and paid their respects as the base

  • Wing announces semi-annual 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 2013 timeframe.Listed below are the first hafl of 2013

  • CES helps drivers stay safe, save money

    When getting from point A to point B, a driver may feel at ease when they know that their vehicle has been serviced and is in good working order.The 434th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted their 2nd annual tire pressure and safety checks here Aug. 3.To promote safe maintenance habits these Airmen

  • TA changes coming in FY14

    Airmen applying for tuition assistance in fiscal 2014 will see several changes in both eligibility for and administration of the program.Due to these changes, the application window for classes beginning on or after Oct. 1 will not open until Sept. 9 to allow for system updates."Early reports of

  • September Heartland Warrior now online

    The September issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 13 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: - Grissom welcomes new face to legal team- Tuition assistance

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