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  • AFR gives crafts for kids

    Master Sgt. Nathan Moore, 434th Airman and Family Readiness noncommissioned officer in charge, gives Tech. Sgt. Tanisha Siliva a choice of craft projects for her children during the April unit training assembly here. April is Month of the Military Child and the AFR office provided servicemembers

  • Tanker testing aims at fueling efficiency

    Engineers at the Air Force Flight Test Center here are testing a system known as the Automatic Receiver Aircraft Identification, or ARAI. Currently installed on a test aerial refueler, if the tests are successful, they say, the system will significantly improve air-to-air refueling.The ARAI is

  • Chief retires after 37 years

    Only one percent of enlisted members in the Air Force achieves the rank of chief master sergeant, and it's often said when these leaders retire, one of the highest compliments is to think of them not by their pay grade of E-9, but by their position as chief. Chief Master Sgt. David Sward, 434th

  • First lady visits Pentagon

    First lady Michelle Obama visited the Pentagon April 9 to thank military members, their families and civilians for their ongoing sacrifices in service to the nation.Defense Secretary Robert Gates introduced Mrs. Obama, who emerged before hundreds of spectators in the Pentagon courtyard. "She

  • Automation to improve Post-9/11 GI Bill processing

    With 153,000 veterans enrolled in the Post-9/11 GI Bill this semester, and new automation tools to arrive this month to improve processing procedures, the Veterans Affairs secretary declared the program "on track" and headed toward greater efficiency. Secretary Eric K. Shinseki acknowledged that the

  • April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    As part of a nationwide observance this month to raise awareness about one of the country's most under-reported crimes, Defense Department officials launched a new Web site and campaign April 3 that give military members fresh initiatives and new teaching methods to prevent sexual assault, the

  • GCC executive board to meet today

    The Grissom Community Council executive board will hold its monthly meeting today at noon at the base dining facility. The GCC is a civilian non-profit organization that works in partnership with Grissom ARB to promote programs to benefit both the base and the local community. The executive board

  • GUS thanks bosses

    Lt. Col. Gary Lockard, 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs chief, presents Tim Freehauf with a plaque from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve as well as an honorary aircrew certificate after an employer flight held recently. Mr. Freehauf, along with other employers of Grissom

  • AF launches Month of the Military Child programs

    Air Force Services officials are highlighting a variety and scope of programs in partnership with base agencies for Month of Military Child and Year of the Air Force Family in recognition of military children and their families."Stay Connected" is among several Air Force-wide initiatives designed to

  • Grissom week in photos: 9 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