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  • New capability keeps deployers notified of changes

    Airmen getting ready to deploy have a new capability to help them prepare for their tasking. A recent change to the Air Force Reporting Instruction Tool now allows users to sign-up for instant e-mail notifications when they occur.Prior to this change, members had to check the website often to ensure

  • Air Force officials announce additional force management measures

    In on-going efforts to continue to size and shape the force to current and future requirements, Air Force officials announced additional force management programs. The Air Force ended fiscal year 2011 about 1,200 Airmen over endstrength.For enlisted Airmen, voluntary programs from last year will

  • Grissom civil servants hit career milestones

    Six civilian employees at Grissom were recently recognized for achieving major milestones in their federal service careers during a recent civilian commander's call held here by Col. William T. "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander.These types of milestones for employees show the strength

  • Thrift savings plan contribution limits increase in 2012

    The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board has announced the 2012 elective deferral limit for regular Thrift Savings Plan contributions has increased from $16,500 to $17,000 for 2012, Air Force Personnel Center officials said. The TSP catch-up plan contribution limit will remain at $5,500. TSP

  • Alaska National Guard brings Operation Santa Claus to Wales

    Santa, Mrs. Claus and 35 helpers brought Operation Santa Claus and holiday cheer on an Alaska National Guard C-130 Hercules to the small, remote Alaska village of Wales recently.The C-130 landed on the village's airstrip and was warmly greeted by community members on snow mobiles. Operation Santa

  • As winter comes to Grissom, be safe

    Old Man Winter has finally arrived, even though it may not have felt like it the past few days. Perhaps surprising to some, the first official day of winter this year, according to the astronomical seasons, is today, Dec. 22, instead of Dec. 21. Astronomical winter is determined by the winter

  • 434th ARW wishes happy Kwanzaa

    The men and women of the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom wish everyone a happy Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a seven-day holiday celebrated by many from Dec. 26-Jan. 1. The holiday traces its roots to Dr. Maulana Karenga, a California State University professor, who developed the holiday in 1966 to

  • New Year's Eve safety

    Don't monkey around this New Year's Eve. Whatever your activities, be safe. Make sure you designate a driver. Also, take weather into consideration and allow adequate time for travel. This safety message brought to you by your friends at Grissom Air Reserve Base.Grissom ARB is one of only five Air

  • Christmas Eve Santa track

    The North American Aerospace Defense Command will be tracking Santa's yuletide journey this evening and through the early morning hours of Dec. 25.Visitors to the NORAD Tracks Santa website, http://www.noradsanta.org, can watch as "Santa Cams" stream videos as Santa makes his way over various

  • Grissom ATC reaches new heights

    Being evaluated on more than 500 items can be daunting, but Grissom personnel rose up to the challenge and set new standards for the Air Force. During a recent air traffic system evaluation, Grissom scored a 98.8 percent in the field of operations."Last evaluation we got a 96," said Bob Ulibarri,

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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