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  • Units to realign based on missions

    Four flying wings, one flying group and seven smaller units in the Air Force Reserve Command will change their higher headquarters and chains of command by Oct. 1.These actions advance the command's efforts to provide operational capabilities and strategic depth across the full spectrum of military

  • CMSAF shares enlisted perspective

    The chief master sergeant of the Air Force discussed his enlisted perspective during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here, Sept. 21.Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy shared with the audience what he feels are some of the most pressing

  • Taking flight, congressional staffers refuel 'Buff'

    U.S. Congressional staff members were given a rare opportunity to fly in one of the 434th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135R Stratotankers and see first-hand a refueling mission take place Sept. 14The staffers started the day off with a briefing that highlighted Grissom's impact not only in the military,

  • SECAF addresses state of the Air Force

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed hundreds of Airmen, sister service members and industry leaders during the Air Force Association's 2011 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here, Sept. 19.Donley spoke about the state of the Air Force in regards to budget concerns,

  • Veterans relive past, tour Grissom

    Veterans were given the opportunity to remember their time in service and get a first-hand look at the progress that has been made in todays military. Members of the Britton Falls Veterans group from Fishers, Ind., visited Grissom Air Reserve Base recently.Their first stop was a tour of the U.S.

  • President issues Air Force birthday message

    I send greetings to all those celebrating the 64th birthday of the United States Air Force.As president, I have no greater honor than serving as commander in chief of the greatest force for peace and security the world has ever known. Performing their duties with impeccable gallantry and excellence,

  • Leaders issue Air Force birthday 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 issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On September 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, thus

  • New Grissom IG sets sights on communication

    While not part of the 434th Communications Squadron, one of Grissom's newest Airmen has definitely made communication her business. Col. Melissa Weydert, who recently took over as the new 434th Air Refueling Wing Inspector General, said her goal is to promote open communication and try and prevent

  • AF C-130s fight wildefires north of Houston

    Air Force C-130s delivered needed fire retardant to ground fire crews who were focusing their efforts on a wildfire north of Houston.Aircrews manning four C-130 Hercules aircraft dropped approximately 27,000 gallons of fire retardant against Fire 898, a 1,400-acre fire burning 25 miles east of

  • AF officials tackle current, future energy needs

    Air Force officials have developed an Air Force energy program to support its multi-faceted mission to "Fly, fight and win in air, space and cyberspace."This plan supports a stronger energy security posture that addresses the energy challenges of today and tomorrow while developing more reliable

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