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  • 72nd ARS rallies to win Jovanovich Cup

    Jim West, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot with the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron, awaits a pitch from the 74th ARS pitcher, during the annual Jovanovich Cup softball game against the 74th ARS. The 74th fell to the 72nd ARS 10-8. The event is held in memory of Lt. Col. George Jovanovich a pilot at Grissom

  • Stretch Armstrong

    James West, a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot with 72nd Air Refueling Squadron, prepares to catch the ball forcing out a runner at first base during the annual Jovanovich Cup softball game held in May. The 72nd ARS 'Dark Side' rallied to beat the 74th ARS 'Fighting Red Tags" 10-8. (U.S. Air Force

  • AF, Navy support oil slick response

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has authorized two Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft to support the response to a massive oil slick that threatens wetlands and beaches along the Gulf Coast, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell confirmed April 30.In addition, Navy officials have dispatched 66,000

  • Maintenance Group promotions

    The individuals listed below from the 434th Maintenance Group were recently promoted to the indicated rank.Senior Master SergeantJames HambruchJeffrey LewisMaster SergeantRodney HoneycuttGary MooreRodney WaikelTechnical SergeantJoseph HubbsEdward PlattJohn LancasterLloyd PilkinKevin MurphyGregory

  • Maintenance Group quarterly award winners

    The individuals listed below were selected for recognition during the recent 434th Maintenance Group Quarterly Awards competition.Airman of the QuarterAirman 1st Class Kenneth MooreNoncommissioned Officer of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Joshua HardinSenior Noncommissioned Officer of the QuarterMaster Sgt.

  • Worship Services

    Worship Services will be held today in Building 596. The Protestant Service is at 11 am with Catholic Mass at 1215.For questions regarding Worship Services,  contact the Chaplain Office at 688-4026.

  • Aerial spray aircraft called in to fight Gulf oil spill

    Aircraft and crews from the 910th Airlift Wing have arrived at a staging area in the Gulf coast region in anticipation of supporting emergency oil spill clean-up efforts. "We are posturing to be ready to provide support to the ongoing emergency efforts if called upon," said Col Craig Peters, 910th

  • VA cutting insurance premiums for families

    Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced April 29 here that military personnel insuring their families under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance program will have reduced out-of-pocket expenses beginning July 1. "VA (officials hope) these reductions will allow more military

  • May edition of Heartland Warrior now available

    The May edition of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official E-Paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes six pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom ARB and the U.S. Air Force. Top stories include: -- Grissom is "Tree City USA" once again-- Paralegal is tops is

  • Grissom week in photos: 30 April

    This week's slideshow features recently published photos from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. This weekly feature showcases the activities of the dedicated military and civlian workforce of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. To view the slideshow, click here.

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