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  • AF 2013 budget: Cuts while keeping agile, flexible, ready force

    The Air Force released its fiscal 2013 budget Feb. 13 and stressed the need for difficult budgetary cuts to meet the new defense strategy while maintaining the service's agility, flexibility and readiness.The Air Force is requesting $154.3 billion in the president's 2013 budget, a reduction of five

  • Air Force leads DOD in green power

    The Air Force is one of the nation's top purchasers of green power, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Top 25 list of Green Power Partners released Jan. 31.The Air Force's use of renewable energy ranks number one in the Department of Defense, number two in the federal

  • Honorary commanders take oath today

    Seven community and business leaders from the Central and North Central Indiana regions will take their oath of office today and assume their roles as honorary commanders at Grissom ARB.  The oaths of office will take place during a special ceremony today.  Col. William "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air

  • Fiscal austerity requires leveraging 'total force'

    In wartime and peacetime, the total force construct is virtually seamless, with Guardsmen and Reserve service members who are indistinguishable from their active-component peers. Our recent air operations in Libya are but the latest example.The ability of our Guardsmen and Reservists to deploy on

  • Shake, rattle, roll: Grissom drills for earthquake

    Not quite along the lines of what Elvis had in mind, Grissom Airmen got all shook up during an earthquake drill held throughout the central United States Feb. 7. "Every year the ShakeOut organization conducts these drills around the country," said Bob Wydock, Grissom deputy emergency manager.

  • AFRC force structure changes affect 14 states

    The Air Force plans to retire 82 Air Force Reserve Command aircraft and make other changes in the command in the next few years, according to Pentagon officials Feb. 3. States impacted are Alabama, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, North

  • February Heartland Warrior now available

    The February 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: - AFRC units in 14 states face cuts- Brecount takes command of 434th

  • 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.

  • Indiana joint military color guard synchronized for 'Super' performance

    Super Bowl XLVI is sure to be packed with Patriots and Giants fans sporting their favorite team's jerseys, but another group of uniformed patriots will be there supporting a different team -- Team America. Eight servicemembers from units across the Hoosier heartland, along with two members of the

  • Reserve forces vital to new DOD strategy say senior leaders

    Developing the right balance of regular, Reserve and Guard forces is the key to fulfilling the president's new defense strategy and making budget decisions to shape the Air Force's future, said senior leaders during the Reserve Officer Association 2012 National Security Seminar, held Jan. 29 through

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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