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Nov. 13, 2020
Grissom’s Holiday Door Decorating Contest Begins

It is that time of year for Team Grissom to get in the holiday spirit. The Airman & Family Readiness Center, or AFRC, is hosting its second holiday door decorating contest with this year’s theme on Winter Holiday.“Last year was the first year that we introduced the door decorating contest to
Nov. 11, 2020
Grissom wishes everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day

In honor of all those who have served, domestically and abroad, in all branches of the military Grissom wishes everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day.
Nov. 9, 2020
CMSGT Marion retires after 33 years of service

It’s not really goodbye. It’s not even a change of scenery. It’s just moving forward. Chief Master Sgt. Wes Marion, 434 th Air Refueling Wing Command Chief, is doing just that after he retired Nov. 7 after 33 years of serving in the Air Force.
Nov. 3, 2020
Air Force Reserve adds chaplain, first sergeant positions to boost resiliency

In an effort to promote resiliency, Air Force Reserve Command is placing 10 Active Guard/Reserve chaplains and 30 AGR first sergeants at select Reserve locations around the country.
Oct. 29, 2020
Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020

Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted Total Force integration, the Reserve’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Reserve’s unique weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions during the
Oct. 23, 2020
History and heritage; Command Chief and Historian take a trip down memory lane

The 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana has a long and rich history. One of which must be preserved, or it has the potential to be forgotten.
Oct. 19, 2020
Dickerson becomes new AMXS commander

Maj. Matthew Dickerson assumed command of the 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron in a ceremony held at Grissom Air Reserve Base, October 4, 2020.
Oct. 14, 2020
Adapting and overcoming, construction projects continue at Grissom

Keeping the base in top shape for over three quarters of a century is challenging during normal times, but when you throw in a global pandemic, that ups the ante. Luckily Grissom’s base civil engineers are up to the challenge.
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).

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
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Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
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Grissom’s Holiday Door Decorating Contest Begins

Grissom wishes everyone a safe and happy Veterans Day

CMSGT Marion retires after 33 years of service

Air Force Reserve adds chaplain, first sergeant positions to boost resiliency

Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020

History and heritage; Command Chief and Historian take a trip down memory lane

Dickerson becomes new AMXS commander

Adapting and overcoming, construction projects continue at Grissom

New bivouac creates realistic training environment

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

Public Affairs Staff