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  • 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.

  • March Heartland Warrior now available

    The March 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: -- Honorary commanders induction ceremony-- Public Affairs garners

  • Developing Airmen key to future success

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy emphasized the evolution of training Airmen before a crowd of approximately 400 Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members. Roy, who spoke on the second day of the Air Force Association's 2012 Air Warfare Symposium and Technology

  • Grissom Community Council sets goals

    The Grissom Community Council recently confirmed its key leadership for 2012.  The new GCC President, Tom Weatherwax, recently unveiled the council's goals for the remainder of the year.  The goals are:A. Expand and perfect overall membership 1. Get new members who will contribute to our goals.

  • Grissom Community Council leaders for 2012

    The Grissom Community Council recently confirmed its key leadership positions for 2012, including executive board members, regional directors and committee  chairpersons.   Those selected for key positions and their titles are:President: Tom WeatherwaxVice President: Dr. John GilpinSecretary: John

  • SecAF: Air Force must continue to modernize

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley highlighted the service's need to continue future modernization plans during remarks to approximately 400 Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members Feb. 24 here.Donley spoke on the second day of the Air Force Association's 2012 Air Warfare

  • 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.

  • Air Force fiscal 2013 budget invests in critical space capabilities

    Investment in space programs was a priority in this year's Air Force budget, according to Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin Conaton.Air Force leaders sought to sustain and modernize the capabilities that enable the service to support the Department of Defense's new strategic guidance, Conaton

  • Sixteen Grissom Airmen graduate leadership course

    In a packed auditorium, 16 Grissom noncommissioned officers were recognized for taking their first steps in becoming enlisted leaders here at Grissom and in the Air Force Feb. 17. These first steps were taken as the Airmen completed a 10-day Air Force Reserve Command NCO leadership and development

  • President recommends $5.062 billion for AF Reserve in FY13

    Under the Fiscal 2013 President's Budget Request announced Feb. 13, Air Force Reserve Command is slated to receive an annual operating budget of $5.062 billion starting in October.The FY13 budget includes $1.885 billion for military personnel, $3.166 billion for operations and maintenance to pay for

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