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  • Happy Mother's Day

    The men and women of Grissom ARB wish mothers everywhere a happy Mother's Day. The holiday was first observed in 1908 and in 1914 Congress passed legislation establishing the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

  • May Heartland Warrior now online

    The May issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes14 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: - Stephens to lead MSG- Airmen stand down, focus on resiliency-

  • Warm weather brings out riders, safety focus

    Adding to the sounds of chirping birds and gentle rain of spring are thunderous roars of exhaust pipes. Spring is back bringing motorcycles with it, and so Grissom's safety office is reminding all riders on how to be both safe and ride within Air Force requirements. "Our number one priority is to

  • Nerve center: Command post keeps mission going, critical info flowing

    Behind locked doors and security cameras lies a nerve center staffed with highly-qualified Airmen who keep the mission going and vital information flowing 24/7.And while Grissom command post controllers keep tabs on all that happens on base, many may not know exactly what goes on inside their

  • Grissom pilot takes final flight for second time

    When Lt. Col. Don Windt climbed out of a KC-135R Stratotanker after his final flight here March 18, he knew what was awaiting him.Windt, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, had been on the receiving end of water bottles and water hoses on the very same ramp nearly 19 years ago, so for him it was déjà

  • Squadrons gear up for 5K battle with t-shirt design contest

    A battle is brewing at Grissom, and it's all in the name of fun and fitness. Grissom is hosting a battle of the squadrons 5K race here June 1 as part of the annual Family Day activities, but this year a new formula will be used to determine the winner that will make the race down the runway a lot

  • Airmen stand down, focus on resiliency

    It's all about balance; understanding it, seeking it and maintaining it. Like other Air Force Reserve Command units, the 434th Air Refueling Wing participated Wingman Day 2013 here April 14.Wingman Day is an annual event meant to foster interactive discussion related to the importance of

  • Grissom celebrates annual award winners

    Each year, outstanding Airmen from around the Air Force are recognized for their exceptional performance and dedication to duty.The 434th Air Refueling Wing held an award ceremony near the base April 13 to honor Airmen and civilian of the year award recipients. During the event, retired Col. Gary

  • Aerial Port keeps the force moving

    Throughout history, transportation of supplies and equipment has played an important role in the success of military missions.With this in mind, Airmen of Grissom's 49th Aerial Port Flight were hard at work making sure important cargo got where it needed to go during training aimed at keeping them

  • Grissom Marines supply battlefield communication

    From signal flags to satellites, history has proven communication can be the difference between victory and defeat, and this is never truer than on the modern battlefield. To ensure they can provide vital communications capabilities to today's war fighter, 23 Marine Corps reservists assigned to

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