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  • SFS Airmen shoot, move, communicate

    Whether at Grissom or deployed overseas, security forces need to be ready to respond at a moment's notice.And, to keep their skills sharp, the 434th Security Forces Squadron conducted weapons and tactics training here recently.During this training, security forces members charged with keeping Airmen

  • Gullion assumes command of 434th OSS

    Airmen, family and friends gathered to witness the transfer of authority of one of Grissom's units from one officer to another in a long-held tradition.Lt. Col. Douglas Gullion took command of the 434th Operations Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony here June 1.Gullion replaced Col.

  • Grissom thanks families with appreciation day

    A rainy forecast held off just in time for some family fun.  Grissom held its annual Family Appreciation Day here June 1, which featured a host of activities, events and food for Airmen and their families to enjoy. "I think there was an excellent choice of activities for the kids and families," said

  • Happy Father's Day

    During this Father's Day, please take a moment to remember those who are deployedt away from their homes and families. Many members of America's military routinely miss special occasions, like Father's Day, in order to help keep our nation safe.Grissom is home to the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the

  • Grissom aircrews fuel the fight

    Grissom aircrews were recently captured fueling the fight. Aircrew and aircraft from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom were recently photographed refueling a U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Patriots of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS

  • Focus on fitness leads to month-long activities

    Grissom's Fitness Center sprang into action during May to get base members up and moving and fan competitive flames."The Air Force designates May as Fitness Month, so along the staff here came up with ideas on what we could do," said Zac Holmes, a Grissom Fitness Center instructor.Holmes met with

  • Aufderheide takes charge of 72nd ARS

    With the passing of a guidon, a new leader took charge of one of Grissom's aerial refueling units.Lt. Col. Erik Aufderheide took command of the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron during a ceremony here June 1.Aufderheide replaced Lt. Col. Doug Gullion, who took command of the 434th Operations Support

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the U.S. Air Force, 13 Grissom Airmen were recently awarded medals.Meritorious Service Medal Ten 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,

  • Reservists generate power for Grissom

    Two civil engineers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. generate electricity and a working partnership with Grissom. Airman 1st Class David Brand and Senior Airman Jonathan Kocack, 514th Civil Engineer Squadron electric power production specialists, recently completed a 55 day temporary duty

  • Grissom looking for tough, valuable diamonds to take lead

    Diamonds are not only one of the toughest materials on earth, when refined they are some of the most brilliant and most valuable items in the world. Perhaps that's why a diamond was chosen to represent the ranks of U.S. military first sergeants as they lead by example, while ensuring mission success

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Ben Mota
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Maj. Elias Zani
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Master Sgt. Wendy Day
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Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Senior Airman Elise Faurote
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Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
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