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  • Grissom firefighters tops in command

    Grissom Fire Department's motto of "always ready, always capable" has helped them receive the Air Force Reserve Command Medium Fire Department of the Year award.A couple of the departments highlights for 2010 include successfully providing airway and rescue breathing to a 6-year-old girl who was

  • Pumping up the brakes

    Chuck Long, a vehicle mechanic with Data Monitor Systems, Inc., installs an air governor onto a fire truck recently. The governor will help regulate air pressure on the brake system of the truck. The work was being done in Dock 5, while renovations are underway to the transportation facility in

  • U.S. military, aircraft highlighted at international air show

    U.S. military pride, strength and technology are on display at the 49th International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Airport here June 20 through 26. Held every two years, the Paris Air Show provides an opportunity for the U.S. to showcase the best the Department of Defense has to offer in people,

  • Fiscal crisis requires responsible approach

    A fiscal crisis that's putting the squeeze on defense budgets and related industries requires difficult choices for leaders and a responsible approach that manages the spending slowdown while retaining military effectiveness, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III said here June 19.In a

  • Happy Father's Day from Grissom ARB

    While you are enjoying  your Father's Day activities, please take a moment to remember those military members who are separated from their families as they stand tall to defend our nation.

  • President Obama salutes military dads

    With Father's Day here, President Barack Obama took time to single out military dads, thanking them for their service to the nation."Thank you for your dedication," he told the dads gathered for a special screening of the Disney-Pixar movie "Cars 2" on the White House complex. "And when I say thank

  • 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.

  • Wing vice commander retires after 30 years

    For a man who made it a point to remember everyone's name, his retirement ceremony was packed with what seemed like everyone who remembered him.Col. Timothy Cox was surrounded by family, friends, coworkers and those he influenced throughout his career as he retired as the 434th Air Refueling Wing

  • Keepin' it clean

    Keeping Grissom looking its best requires a team of dedicated workers.Workers from Data Monitor Systems, Inc., swarm the base with mowers, edgers, sweepers, leaf blowers and a host of other equipment to keep Grissom looking its absolute best.Base members can assist in their efforts by picking up any

  • Grissom to host Family Day picnic

    Grissom's annual Family Day picnic will be held today, and this year Airmen and their families will be able to enjoy new activities such as laser tag, a mechanical bull ride, and a live magic show.  The picnic is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m."The most important message is for Airmen planning to

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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