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  • June Heartland Warrior now available

    The June 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: - New IG ready to help- Kirksey tabbed as AFRC Command Chief- Shaw

  • Memorial Day: Grissom remembers the fallen

    Today, Grissom, along with all Americans, remembers those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom's sake. On this Memorial Day, all Americans are encouraged to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the

  • Critical days warrant safety focus

    As the heat rolls in, even a little fun in the sun can quickly turn dangerous. For that reason, the Air Force is starting its 2013 Critical Days of Summer campaign today. "This is a program put together by the Air Force to teach people about safety and try to prevent mishaps or fatalities," said

  • Grissom to celebrate families with appreciation day

    Fun is just around the corner as Grissom is once again gearing up for Family Appreciation Day. Grissom's annual event will be held here June 1 and will feature a wide variety of food and activities for all ages. "As Airmen, we have two families; our home family and our military family," Tech. Sgt.

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the U.S. Air Force, 19 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,

  • Red Tags down Dark Siders in 7th Annual Jovanovich Cup

    The 74th Air Refueling Squadron Fightin' Red Tags out battled the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron Dark Side 9-5 to claim the 7th Annual Jovanovich Cup here April 27.Red Tag Ken Hatcher was the softball game's most valuable player, slugging a base-clearing, three-run, inside-the-park homerun to break the

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.Nearly 30 Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To master sergeant:- Tony Russell, 434th Security Forces SquadronTo technical sergeant: - Jacqueline

  • Beneficiaries must sign up for TRICARE automatic payment by May 31

    Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,

  • New IG hits ground running

    Ready to help Airmen, Grissom's new inspector general said she's going to hit the ground running. Col. Kathryn Russel took over as inspector general May 3 and brought with her wide-ranging knowledge and experience to help her get the job done. The primary mission of an Air Force IG is to enhance

  • Shaw pins on eagles amid family, friends

    Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, a newly promoted colonel reflected on his time at Grissom before bidding farewell.Col. Larry H. Shaw III, 434th Operations Support Squadron commander, pinned on his silver eagles during a special ceremony here May 4. During the ceremony, Maj. Brian

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