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  • Winter arrives at Grissom

    Winter arrived at Grissom ARB in the form of snow, bone-chilling temperatures and gusty winds as a snowstorm roared through the Midwest region. However, the weather did not stop the dedicated men and women of the base from performing their duties, including raising the American flag at the base flag

  • AFRC Band gets Emmy nod

    The Band of the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 2009 Holiday Notes from Home was nominated for a prestigious regional Emmy Award. The Nashville/Midsouth Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Science announced nominations for the 25th Annual Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards last month. "I was

  • Spice illegal for Airmen

    Although it is banned from use by Airmen and scheduled to soon become illegal for all U.S. citizens, not much is known about the drug known as "spice."Spice, considered by some to be a marijuana alternative because it has the same effects, is a mixture of potentially dangerous herbs coated with

  • Never before seen presidential visit photos are now online

    On Nov. 23, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden flew into Grissom and then left for nearby Kokomo, Ind., on their White House to Main Street tour. This is the first visit of a president to Grissom in recent memory and many have requested additional photos from the event. So, several

  • Grissom week in photos: 10 Dec

    This week's slideshow features recently published photos from Grissom Air Reserve Base and the 434th Air Refueling Wing. This weekly features showcases the activities of the dedicated military and civilian workforce at the base. To view the slideshow, click here. Grissom ARB is one of only five Air

  • CMSAF emphasizes Air Force core values

    In his latest "Enlisted Perspective," the Air Force's top enlisted Airman highlights how the Air Force core values should guide all Airmen in rising to meet challenges of today as Congress considers changes to the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy."As military men and women, the American people count

  • Grissom celebrates the holidays

    The holidays are a time for spending time together and having fun, and that's exactly what Grissom Airmen did at several holiday parties hosted both on and off base during the December unit training assembly. While parties ranged from small get-togethers at people's houses to large gatherings in

  • Reserve combat search and rescue featured on Smithsonian Channel in December

    Air Force Reserve Combat-Search-and Rescue Airmen are featured for their heroics in a newly released documentary titled, "The Taliban Gambit," which will be airing on the Smithsonian Channel throughout December 2010. Deep in the mountains of Afghanistan, nearing the end of their overseas deployment

  • Operations Group deputy commander promoted

    Laen August, 434th Operations Group deputy commander, was recently promoted to the rank of colonel. Numerous family members, friends and base personnel were on hand to witness the special ceremony at Grissom.The 434th OG is the channel through which the commander commits his KC-135 Stratotanker

  • More medals at Grissom ARB

    Ten members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recently presented with either the Air Force Commendation Medal or the Air Force Achievement Medal.  The individuals and their medals are:Air Force Commendation Medal- Capt. Michael Hill, 434th AMXS- Capt. William L. Swanson III, 434th CES- 2nd Lt.

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