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  • Nineteen Grissom Airmen inducted as NCOs

    During a recent unit training assembly here, 19 of Grissom's Airmen were inducted into the noncommissioned officer ranks. Below are the names of the 434th Air Refueling Wing's newest staff sergeants who were recognized during the ceremony: Staff Sgt. Joseph Asley, 434th AMXS Staff Sgt. Todd

  • SNCO induction ceremony

    Three of Grissom's newest master sergeants were recently inducted into the ranks of senior noncommissioned officers during a special ceremony held here during the November unit training assembly. During the ceremony, Master Sgts. Rodney Waikel, Charles Drane and John E. Bitzel, Jr., were recognized

  • Grissom week in photos: 19 Nov

    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

  • Officials release E-9 statistics

    Air Force officials selected 504 of 2,287 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, for a selection rate of 22.04 percent.The average score for those selected was 661.37, with an average time in grade of 3.33 years and time in service of 23.30 years, respectively. The

  • Happy thanksgiving

    The Air Force, Marine and Army personnel at Grissom, along with the base's civilian and contractor workforce, wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. As you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, please take a moment to remember those individuals who remain on duty, helping to protect our

  • Wrapping a splint

    Staff Sgt. Joanna Boyd, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron medical technician, applies a splint during a mass casualty training exercise at Grissom Air Reserve Base. The actors in the exercise were Boy Scouts from Troop 229 in Winamac, Ind. Each year the 434th AMDS holds a major training exercise to

  • Training for emergencies

    The 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron completed its annual mass casualty training exercise with the help of Boy Scout Troop 229 from Winamac, Ind. The exercise provided medical members an opportunity to practice self-aid buddy care and teamwork. Here a litter team, consisting of medical technicians

  • Scouts assist in training exercise

    The 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron held a mass casualty exercise during a unit training assembly. The goal of the training was to provide the medical members an opportunity to practice their initial assessment skills, radio communication skills, self-aid buddy care and teamwork. Here Staff Sgt.

  • Mass casaulty exercise

    Senior Airman Garrett Boye, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron service technician, opens the breathing airways of Shawn DePloy, Boy Scout Troop 229 member, during the 434th AMDS annual mass casualty exercise. Scout members acted as casualty victims to add a sense of realism to the exercise. (U.S. Air

  • VA officials expand support

    Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed to provide enhanced services to low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of being homeless. Under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families Program, VA officials will provide grants to private

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