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  • Fireman named Senior NCO of the Year

    The belief that there is a difference between being a 'chief' and an E-9 helped earn Grissom firefighter recognition as the 434th Air Refueling Wing Senior NCO of the Year for 2012."Whatever I do, I do to help those I lead better their careers," said Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Groszek, 434th Civil

  • Above and beyond: Logistics planner named Airman of the Year

    Every year the 434th Air Refueling Wing recognizes Airmen who best represent excellence in both their military and civilian lives.This year, Senior Airman Jesse Vanengelenhoven, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recognized as the best of the best as he was named the 434th ARW Airman of the

  • March Heartland Warrior now online

    The March 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 SECDEF confirmed - Logistics planner is Airman of the Year-

  • Maintainer named 434th ARW's top NCO

    Leadership, dedication, mentorship and a strong work ethic are just a few of the attributes that one Grissom noncommissioned officer has proven to excel in time and time again.And for such excellence, both on and off duty, Tech Sgt. Zachary Chapin, 434th Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, was

  • Grissom announces Airmen promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank with dedication and determination. The following 20 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen recently earned their next stripe: To senior master sergeant:- Kevin Connelly, 49th Aerial Port Flight- Scott Kirisits, 434th Maintenance

  • Grissom celebrates Washington 's Birthday

    Perhaps no single man has had more of an influence on the U.S. government than the Virginian planter, military mastermind and distinguished statesman George Washington. Today, Grissom's Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines celebrate Washington's legacy with others around the country. Washington,

  • Grissom drops, covers, holds on during ShakeOut exercise

    Shaking things up, Grissom personnel dropped, covered and held on during a recent earthquake exercise here. The base participated in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut, an annual earthquake drill held in nine central U.S. states, Feb. 7, where participants were encouraged to drop down, get under cover

  • Grissom maintainers lighten load with new tablets

    Over the course of two years Air Force maintainers have gone from carrying four to five bulky books to carrying an eight-pound ruggedized laptop to now carrying only a lightweight tablet equipped with all their technical orders.Grissom is one of six test bases authorized to use the E-Tool Lite, a

  • Grissom's 'gatekeeper' honored with Air Force Reserve award

    The first impression an organization gives is vitally important to its overall image. Equally as important is securing and protecting an organization's people and assets. For Grissom, these two vital roles fall on the shoulders of one person. Katherine Blackburn, 434 Security Forces security

  • AMC commander proud of Grissom's global impact

    Grissom's local service and global impact is something a senior Air Force general said he was extremely proud of during a recent visit to the Hoosier base.Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, visited Grissom Feb. 5 as he tours AMC-gained Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units.

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