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  • Free Band of Flight concert tonight

    The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight from Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, will be in concert at the Honeywell Center tonight, Nov. 10. The Band of Flight performs diverse musical selections including original compositions, popular Broadway tunes, marches, patriotic songs and original transcriptions. The

  • Air Force leaders issue Veterans Day message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy sent the following Veterans Day message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:America is built upon the achievements and the sacrifices of veterans. On Veterans

  • Grissom Fire's newest addition multiplies capabilities

    The Grissom Fire Department recently received a new vehicle that increased its capability to fight fires.The fire department recently received a new P26 tender tanker. The tanker is able to hold up to 4,000 gallons of water and empty out 1,250 gallons of water per minute."It's all about time," said

  • CSAF address key Air Force issues

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz provided insight into the latest developments in Air Force funding, manpower and morale during a chief of staff call here Nov. 1. Schwartz opened the event by delivering introductory comments to the Team Andrews audience, then addressed the concerns of

  • "Sharing the Word" during chapel services

    The 434th Air Refueling Wing chaplain's office hosts chapel services on Sundays of each primary unit training assembly. Protestant services are held at 11 a.m. on Sundays of the primary unit training assembly, and Catholic services held at 12:15 p.m.The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker

  • Air Force to establish new fighter units

    The Air Force plans to establish four new jet fighter units to create efficient and effective combat capability in tight budgetary times, according to an announcement Nov. 3.The Regular Air Force units will associate and collocate with Air Force Reserve Command units at Barksdale Air Force Base,

  • Photo review for October 2011

    The October review of local photographs and graphics published on the Grissom ARB Internet web site is now available.  The photographs and graphics are contained in a slideshow for easy viewing.  To view this month's slideshow, click here. The monthly photo review is a regular feature of the Grissom

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the

  • 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

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