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  • Airmen share concerns with Stenner during East Coast tour

    For the first time since he became the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, Lt. Gen. Charles Stenner made a visit to the Airmen of the 916th Air Refueling Wing.On Monday, Oct. 3, Stenner, the Air Force Reserve Command's highest ranking officer, spent a little more than four hours visiting the

  • Awareness months highlight wellness

    As Suicide Awareness Month in September comes to a close, Domestic Violence Awareness Month follows in October.Awareness months are tools to educate and inform people about things going on that could affect them or someone they know. Suicide and Domestic Violence Awareness Months give agencies the

  • New vice commander ready to get hands dirty

    Many people who are promoted to management positions are happy to leave behind some of the 'grunt' work, but for the new 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, he's looking forward to diving back into the thick of it.Col. Bryan Reinhart took over as the unit's number-two man this year after

  • PSYOP stakes challenges Grissom's reserve Soldiers

    Tactical psychological operations Soldiers rigorously train every year to be prepared for anything at a moment's notice. This year marks the second year that the 316th Tactical PSYOP Company here has held a two-day, in-depth training competition. The stakes measure where the soldiers are tactically;

  • Air Force Week in Photos

    This week's photo highlights 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.

  • DOD gives high priority to saving energy

    The Defense Department has made saving energy a priority in everything it does, the deputy undersecretary of defense for installations and environment said Sept. 29.Dorothy Robyn manages and oversees permanent military installations worldwide and manages installations programs that involve energy,

  • Grissom to hold rededication ceremony today

    To honor the base's namesake and one of America's original seven astronauts, Grissom ARB will hold a special rededication ceremony today.The base was named in honor of Lt. Col. Virgil "Gus" Grissom on May 12, 1968, and today's ceremony will not only rededicate the base in his honor, but include the

  • Campaign helps Airmen 'Be Ready'

    The Air Force Emergency Management's Be Ready Awareness Campaign features a new website and products designed to raise awareness and promote readiness on military installations and within local communities.Emergency Management planners said they hope the messages will educate both military members

  • Honoring Gold Star mothers, families

    Gold Star mothers and families exemplify the selflessness and patriotism that's inherent in our nation's military, President Barack Obama said.The president proclaimed Sept. 25, 2011, Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day in honor of those who have lost a son or daughter while serving in the military.

  • Communicators tops in base 5K

    Two members of the 434th Communications Squadron took home the top honors in a base 5K run recently. Bob Atkins, 434th CS commander, was the first to cross the line in a time of 19 minutes and 51 seconds. In all, more than 40 runners participated in the event where they predicted the time they'd

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