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  • Grissom to host civilian, military health fairs

    Staying fit and keeping healthy are more than just pushing out a few crunches once-in-awhile; it's a way of life. And, in order to help Grissom's civilian and military personnel live healthy lives, the base will host two health fairs back-to-back in early November. A health fair for Grissom's

  • November Heartland Warrior now available

    The November issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official E-Paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 14 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: - Saving grandpa- GFD goes to prison...to train- Honorary commanders

  • Grissom teaches students to say 'no' to drugs

    Grissom personnel went to school, not to learn, but to teach children an important message.Gary Flook, Grissom's drug demand reduction specialist and his team, reached over 1,000 local children with their anti drug, alcohol and tobacco message as they spoke to students at North Miami Elementary and

  • Into the night, Security Forces light up the range

    Airmen from the 434th Security Forces Squadron deploy throughout the world in support of the Air Force mission and must be ready to face a variety of obstacles and challenges, even in the dark of night. During a recent unit training assembly, 434th SFS Airmen took part in a night firing exercise

  • AF vice chief of staff testifies on readiness

    The Air Force vice chief of staff provided the Air Force perspective on readiness in an age of austerity to the House Armed Services Committee's Subcommittee on Readiness here Oct. 27.Gen. Phil Breedlove joined his Army, Navy and Marine Corps counterparts in discussing the challenges expected as the

  • Maintenance chief retires after 34 years

    With a KC-135R Stratotanker setting the backdrop, the doors of Dock 1 opened as a hush fell over a crowd gathered together to wish their best to a retiring fellow Airman, boss, mentor and friend. After 34 years of serving his country, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Fornal, 434th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Happy Safe Halloween

    Whether you are staying home and watching scary movies, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, or attending various festivities, the men and women of Grissom hope you have a safe and enjoyable Halloween. If you are out partying to the monster mash, ensure you always have a designated driver and be

  • Grissom Airmen represented at AF marathon

    Don't let the name "mini marathon" fool you; running 13.1 miles is no walk in the park. Ten 434th Air Refueling Wing members, including six 434th Security Forces Squadron Airmen and one 434th SFS spouse, jumped at the opportunity to represent their unit and Grissom in the 15th Annual Air Force

  • Family crisis: Grissom firefighter saves grandfather

    Senior Airman Thomas M. Lennon Jr. was enjoying an evening with his grandfather, Thomas T. Lennon, when he was faced with a life or death situation. The younger Lennon, who is an Air Force Reserve firefighter with the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron, was at a restaurant in Peru, Ind., recently when

  • New tools for the war against waste

    The Air Force has some new ammunition in the war against waste thanks to Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment officials launching the third edition of the Win the War Against Waste tool kit recently. Win the War Against Waste is an outreach campaign developed to support the Air

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:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Josh Weaver
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Josh Weaver
NCOIC of public affairs

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Alexis Morris
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer