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  • Leaders issue Air Force birthday message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:As we celebrate the United States Air Force's 65th birthday, we salute all of the

  • Civilian employees recognized for longevity

    Civilian employees of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recognized during a recent civilian commander's held here.The following employees were recognized for their time spent as civil servants:Forty-year service awards- Sue Phillips, 434th Civil Engineer SquadronThirty-year service awards- Lt. Col.

  • Grissom celebrates Constitution Day

    "We the People," is a phrase of just three words that laid the foundation of a country that has been a beacon of hope and prosperity around the globe for more than 200 years. That phrase and the words that follow it in the Constitution of the United States is celebrated today, Constitution Day, by

  • Wietbrock pins on eagles

    For generations, colonels have commanded both armies and respect.Paul Wietbrock, was promoted to the rank of colonel in front of family, friends, colleagues and peers during a special ceremony held here at Gus Grissom Hall Aug. 25. Wietbrock left his position as 434th Operations Group deputy

  • Monthly photo review

    The review of local photographs and graphics published on the Grissom ARB Internet web site during August 2012 is now available. The photographs and graphics are contained in a slideshow for easy viewing. To view this month's slideshow, click here. The monthly photo review is a regular feature of

  • Grissom remembers 9/11

    Grissom Airmen and people around the country took time to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an event that fundamentally changed America and impacted many lives.During morning reveille, more than 100 members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing stood in formation and saluted the American

  • Grissom sergeants graduate leadership course

    Grissom Airman recently completed training to develop their leadership skills and become more effective noncommissioned officers.Twenty one Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing graduated an Air Force Reserve NCO Leadership Development Course during a ceremony held here recently."NCOLDC provides

  • Drug testing now screens for prescription medications

    Grissom Airmen who use prescription medications can avoid unnecessary trouble by providing that information for their medical records.The 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron now checks for certain prescription medications in addition to illegal substances during urinalysis testing here.The reason for

  • Grissom's new propane cannon's have dual purpose

    "More bang for the buck" is an old saying that booms loud and true for Grissom's two new propane cannons.Recently, the Grissom Emergency Management office acquired propane cannons, typically used to deter birds from nesting on airfields; however, the emergency managers plan to use them to simulate

  • Grissom ready for aircraft emergency

    Airmen throughout the Air Force are constantly training for real-world situations; however, some of the skills acquired from the training will hopefully never be needed.The 434th Maintenance Squadron's crash, damaged or disabled aircraft recovery section specializes in tasks necessary to recover a

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