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  • Grissom to host live Twitter Q-and-A session tonight

    A special Twitter Q-and-A session for those wanting to know more about job opportunities in the Air Force Reserve will be held tonight from 7-8 p.m."Grissom's Air Force Reserve recruiters have partnered up with the 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs office to provide a truly awesome opportunity

  • Former prisoner of war receives Purple Heart

    Almost 67 years after being shot down during a bombing raid during World War II, former 1st Lt. Edward J. Moppert Jr. received his Purple Heart medal Nov. 26 at the World War II Memorial here.A few years ago, Moppert's daughter, Lorene Moppert-Keipper, started organizing his military records and

  • SECAF addresses current, future challenges for Air Force

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed approximately 300 Airmen, industry officials and Air Force Association members in a keynote speech at the AFA's Global Warfare Symposium in Los Angeles, Nov. 18.During his remarks, the secretary provided symposium attendees with an update on the

  • 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 leaders collaborate on total force future

    Air Force senior leaders are looking at ways to balance the ratio of regular and reserve component Airmen to create the most effective and efficient combat capability in austere budget times. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley is leading collaborative efforts among Regular Air Force, Air

  • Grissom to host live Twitter Q-and-A session for potential Airmen

    Do you have what it takes? That's the question many people ask themselves when deciding if they want to be an Airman in the world's greatest Air Force.That question, along with a host of others ranging from what basic military training is like to what it means to be an Airman, are what the

  • Grissom wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

    The Air Force, Marine and Army personnel at Grissom, along with the base's civilian and contractor workforce, wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. As you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, please take a moment to remember those individuals who remain on duty, helping to protect our

  • Grissom on right track with new construction

    Construction crews hit the ground running on a new track here at Grissom.The crews have been laying the foundation for a new three-eighths of a mile running track, set to be finished in April of 2012.The new track will be beneficial for the base because it not only will help address some safety

  • Stenner video message discusses budget, road ahead

    Lt. Gen. Charles E. Stenner Jr., commander of Air Force Reserve Command and chief of the Air Force Reserve, debuts a new quarterly video message this week. The commander talks about the current budget situation, the road ahead and concludes with a unit "shout-out." Click here to view the current

  • CFC drive underway at Grissom

    The Combined Federal Campaign is underway here, and opportunities to make contributions are drawing to a close.The annual charity drive is the Air Force's only official charity drive and ends Dec. 4. The mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee

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