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  • Past and present, Grissom Airmen to reunite

    Reuniting to share their stories of service, courage and sacrifice, generations of Airmen will soon return to their unit's Indiana home. The 434th Air Refueling Wing will host a reunion for its former Airmen at the Grissom Services Complex Aug. 24."There's a lot of fellowship," said retired Master

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

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

  • Grissom announces Airmen promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.More than 30 Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant:Troy Bell, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Aaron Dehner, 434th Civil

  • Grissom workers to begin furloughs

    More than 470 Department of Defense civilian employees at Grissom Air Reserve Base will begin unpaid furloughs beginning the week of July 8. The furloughs for DOD employees are the result of congressionally mandated budget cuts to federal agencies, including the DOD. The budget cuts, also known as

  • Grissom JAG receives Rasher award for education

    Former South African President Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world," and wielding such a weapon has earned one Grissom Airman top-level recognition. Lt. Col. Stephen McManus, 434th Air Refueling Wing staff judge advocate, was

  • Ramadan Mubarak from Grissom

    Millions of Muslim Americans, along with approximately 1.5 billion Muslims around the world, celebrate Ramadan, a holy month of fasting, reflection and charity. Ramadan falls at different times of the year according to the difference between the lunar calendar and the Western solar calendar. This

  • Grissom celebrates independence

    Taking a stand against tyranny and oppression, America's Second Continental Congress declared their independence from monarchical rule on this day 237 years ago, paving the way for democracy and freedom to spread across the globe. Today Americans, including the men and women of Grissom, celebrate

  • July Heartland Warrior now online

    The July issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 12 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: - Grissom to host joint mass-casualty exercise- Base hosts annual

  • 434th CES project provides training, helps SFS

    With the striking of hammers and the buzzing of saws, Grissom civil engineers added a towering new structure and capability to the base. Members of the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron finished a new observation tower overlooking the M203 grenade launcher range earlier this year."It's a proficiency

  • Grissom to host joint mass-casualty exercise

    Between Indiana corn and soybean fields, a battle will be fought on the Hoosier Heartland this summer -- a battle to save lives. Grissom will host its second annual, joint mass-casualty exercise in August as Air Force, Marine and Army reservists train for some of the most difficult scenarios

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