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  • Marconi named 434th ARW Civilian of the Year

    Serving those who serve is a common theme, but applying that principle made one civilian here an award winner.Jill Marconi is the 434th Air Refueling Wing's Civilian of the Year for 2012.Marconi, Grissom Airman and Family Readiness Center director, was recognized for her accomplishments during the

  • April Heartland Warrior now online

    The April issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes12 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: - SFS Airmen return home- Easter egg run cracks open fun - Intel

  • Forward thinking, decisive action earn intel Airman award

    From Washington to McArthur, some of America's greatest military officers defined themselves through unconventional thinking paired with decisive action. Employing those same traits, Capt. Paul McComas accomplished vital missions and protected lives, which helped earn him the title of 434th Air

  • Grissom cracks open fun with Easter egg run

    Grissom cracked open some fun by hopping into the spirit of Easter and fitness.Nearly 30 runners took part in a three-mile Easter egg fun run that started at the Grissom Fitness Center here March 28. During the run, participants had to stop at multiple stations, open plastic eggs and complete

  • New finance classes help make ends meet

    In today's world, making ends meet can be quite challenging, but there is help. Grissom's Airman and Family Readiness Center recently partnered with Alice Howe, a military family life consultant and certified financial planner, to offer classes geared for the personal finances of base personnel and

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank with dedication and determination. Nearly 30 Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing here recently earned their next stripe. Their names are as follows:To master sergeant:- Robert Delee, 434th Security Forc¬es Squadron-

  • Open arms welcome 434th SFS Airmen from deployment

    Sometimes they return home under the cover of darkness, but this time Grissom made sure to give a hero's welcome to its returning warriors.Welcomed back by cheering family and friends, 21 Airmen from the 434th Security Forces Squadron returned from a six-month deployment to the Transit Center at

  • The long walk: Grissom's new EOD unit comes online

    Most explosive ordnance disposal technicians at some point make the long walk; a lone walk into the unknown to face off against a device that was designed to maim, kill and destroy. A group of EOD Airmen, each having made their own long walks, are now making a trek of a different kind, as they stand

  • First sergeant star earns annual award

    Most have seen the brilliance inside a well-cut diamond, but inside this one, there is a star. Master Sgt. Brian Rude, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, was recently recognized as the 434th Air Refueling Wing First Sergeant of the Year for 2012 for his contributions to his squadron

  • Grissom honor guard resets, seeks passionate volunteers

    They wear no name on their uniform, as they are a faceless representation of all Airmen, entrusted with protecting a legacy of valor and committed to honoring freedom's defenders.These Airmen are the volunteers of base honor guards around the globe, of whom 35 have recently recommitted to that

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