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  • Grissom Emergency Management, CAP work together

    An F-16Cs flight is suddenly disrupted by a bird strike disabling the aircraft's only engine, forcing the pilot to eject before the aircraft crashes into a field in southern Miami County. Upon parachuting back to the ground, the pilot's leg is broken due to a harsh landing. With no help in sight,

  • New system to make travel arrangements easier

    Grissom Airmen will soon be able to make their own travel arrangements online and file vouchers electronically through a new automated travel system.The Defense Travel System will allow travel reservations to get approved faster and more efficiently, said Martin Foye, 434th Air Refueling Wing

  • Port Dawgs prove versatility

    Training and real-world missions often go hand-in-hand; such was the case for 25 Grissom Airmen who recently went to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Grissom's 49th Aerial Port Flight rolled up their sleeves and got to work during their recent two week annual tour training trip. One of the

  • Grissom SFS aim to sharpen weapons skills

    When it comes to protecting Grissom and its members, rest assured that the 434th Security Forces Squadron is always ready. During a recent unit training assembly, 434th SFS members filled the base firing range for one of their semi-annual performance training events. Security force troops have to

  • Guard Black Hawk, Kiowa to fly training missions from Grissom

    Residents of North Central Indiana may notice two Army helicopters flying overhead the next few weeks. The Indiana National Guard is sending one UH-60 Black Hawk and one OH-58 Kiowa to Grissom for three weeks of training beginning July 9. According to the Indiana Army National Guard Joint Force

  • Grissom celebrates independence

    Taking a stand against tyranny and oppression, America's Second Continental Congress declared their independence from monarchical rule on this day 236 years ago, paving the way for democracy and freedom to spread across the globe. Today Americans, including the men and women of Grissom Air Reserve

  • July Heartland Warrior now available

    The July issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official E-Paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 10 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: -- Airman, Indy cop saves life-- Historic vehicle maintenance facility

  • JROTC students visit Airmen, Marines

    A group of junior ROTC students got a first-hand look at how Grissom Airmen and Marines operate during a base tour May 23.The students, from Anderson Preparatory Academy, Anderson, Ind., first visited the Marine Corps Reserve Center where they learned about weapons, used a firearms training

  • Honorary commanders, civic leaders take flight with Hoosier Wing

    In a rare opportunity, Grissom's honorary commanders and local civic leaders got a first-hand look at how the Air Force fuels the fight.The guests flew onboard a KC-135R Stratotanker from Grissom June 20 to witness the 434th Air Refueling Wing in action during an in-flight refueling. The KC-135R met

  • 100th CES provides training to Grissom ARB reservists

    Reservists from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., wrapped up their temporary duty in England with a hazardous material training exercise as they worked alongside active-duty members from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management flightA total of 57 reservists joined their counterparts

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