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Oct. 13, 2020
New bivouac creates realistic training environment

Turning an empty patch of ground into a functional, operating base doesn’t happen in a day, unless you’re a highly trained civil engineer. Airmen from the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron recently put that training to the test, setting up a bare base with 24 tents, in roughly 10 hours.
Oct. 13, 2020
Reserve Citizen Airmen look to reform the organization during Spark Tank 2021

Reserve Citizen Airmen are highly encouraged to support their wingmen by logging into the crowdsourcing platform Airman Powered by Innovation (CAC required) and vote for their favorite ideas (direct links below).
Oct. 9, 2020
Marines at Grissom begin annual collection of Toys for Tots

Since 1947, the Marine Corps Reserve has helped bring the joy of Christmas, through the gift of new toys, to America's less fortunate children.Marines from Detachment 1, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, carry that responsibility through the Toys for
Oct. 5, 2020
Grissom finishes first tanker refurb in almost a decade

The 434th Maintenance Squadron recently finished refurbishing one of Grissom’s KC-135R Stratotankers, a 30-day process which involves completely disassembling the interior aircraft, performing restoration tasks on the parts, and rebuilding it.
Oct. 4, 2020
New IG brings wealth of knowledge to Grissom

The Hoosier Wing recently welcomed a new inspector general.
Oct. 2, 2020
New recruiting flight chief joins Team-Grissom

Senior Master Sgt. Michael Melendez, 434th Air Refueling Wing‘s new recruiting flight chief, comes to Grissom with more than 28 years of military service, 16 of those years serving in the recruiting career field.
Oct. 1, 2020
Grissom FD teams with NFPA to support fire prevention

Grissom Air Reserve Base Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
Sept. 30, 2020
72nd ARS changes command

The 72nd Air Refueling Squadron held a change of command ceremony at Gus Grissom Hall on Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 12.
Sept. 29, 2020
Connecting to protect against suicide

In response to rising suicide rates within the Air Force, senior Grissom leaders united in a call to action to discuss the resources available to Airmen in need -- and stress the importance of continual communication.
Sept. 25, 2020
Fostering healthy relationships: Grissom’s chaplain hosts Magic 5 hours

Promoting positivity during a time of uncertainty, Grissom’s chaplain began hosting a relationship course.

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New bivouac creates realistic training environment

Reserve Citizen Airmen look to reform the organization during Spark Tank 2021

Marines at Grissom begin annual collection of Toys for Tots

Grissom finishes first tanker refurb in almost a decade

New IG brings wealth of knowledge to Grissom

New recruiting flight chief joins Team-Grissom

Grissom FD teams with NFPA to support fire prevention

72nd ARS changes command

Connecting to protect against suicide

Fostering healthy relationships: Grissom’s chaplain hosts Magic 5 hours

Public Affairs Staff