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  • Afghanistan vet named Grissom NCO of the Year

    Embodying the Airman's Creed, one of Grissom's Operation Enduring Freedom veterans was named the 434th Air Refueling Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for 2011. Tech. Sgt. Travis Stephens, a 434th Security Forces fire team leader, was awarded this honor based on his leadership and performance

  • Honorary commanders learn about the 434th Operations Group

    Learning about flight simulator training for KC-135 pilots and how Grissom controls the skies over North Central Indiana was part of the experience for five of Grissom's honorary commanders during their recent interactive tour of the 434th Operations Group.  Activities included  tours of the base's

  • Ten Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    Recognizing their meritorious achievements and service, Air Force leaders here recently awarded 10 Grissom Airmen with Meritorious Service Medals, Air Force Commendation Medals or Air Force Achievement Medals. Below are the four awarded the MSM, which was established by Executive Order 11448 on Jan.

  • AF Deputy JAG visits Grissom

    The Grissom legal office hopes to make a motion of a good impression as the number two Air Force lawyer visits the base this week. Maj. Gen. Steven Lepper, Air Force Deputy Judge Advocate General, will visit Grissom today through Thursday examining the combined 434th Air Refueling Wing and 951st

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photos feature Airmen around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.View the slideshow

  • SecAF and CSAF discuss changes to active, reserve mix to Congress

    The Air Force's two top leaders discussed planned adjustments to the Air Force's active and reserve components during a congressional hearing here March 14.During testimony before the Senate Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Defense, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force

  • Grissom rotates 'shirts' for fresh perspective

    Any fashionista can preach the value of switching up a wardrobe, but far more important than having a fresh new look, Grissom made some changes recently to provide fresh new perspectives.The 434th Air Refueling Wing recently rotated positions in the first sergeant community here, affecting eight of

  • Wingmen key to reducing sexual violence

    The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage healthy conversations among their Airmen, which senior leaders say is paramount to eliminating sexual crimes in the

  • Honorary commanders visit Grissom today

    Grissom's honorary commanders will pay a special visit to the base today to participate in an interactive tour of the 434th Operations Group. Col. Chris Amend, 434th Operations Group commander, will serve as the host for the visit and tour.There are seven honorary commanders at Grissom

  • Grissom announces recent enlisted promotions

    Leadership of the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., recently announced the promotion of the following enlisted Airmen:To senior master sergeant:- Christopher Feltis, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron- Matthew Zahradka, 434th Maintenance SquadronTo master sergeant:- Billy

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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