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  • Grissom week in photos: 5 March

    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.

  • Air Force Space Camp

    The Air Force Space Camp (AFSC) is a residential 6-day program that shows youth firsthand what it takes to be an astronaut. Activities include simulated Space Shuttle missions, training simulators, rocket building and launches, scientific experiments, and lectures on the past, present, and future of

  • Airman 'The Book' 2010 available online

    The 2010 almanac version of Airman magazine is now available online. Traditionally called "The Book." The issue focuses on important facts and provides insight into today's Air Force. Data in the magazine highlights the service's major commands and their functions, weapon systems, demographics,

  • 100 years of military aviation

    Lt. Benjamin Foulois piloted the first military airplane, the Signal Corps Aircraft Number One, into the air for seven and a half minutes at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910.March 2, a reenactment by an authentic-looking Wright "B" Flyer will mark the 100th anniversary of Foulois' historic flight. A

  • GCC to meet today

    The Grissom Community Council executive board will hold its monthly meeting tomorrow 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

  • Grissom planning employer flight in April

    Officials at Grissom ARB began work on the next employer outreach event  tentatively scheduled for early April.  The event will include a base visit, executive session and flight aboard one of the 434th Air Refueling Wing's KC-135R Stratotankers."These events provide employers of reserve personnel

  • Application deadline for officer opportunities

    Air Force officers considering advanced academic degree and experience broadening programs in 2011 have until April 30 to apply.Officers in space and missiles operations, intelligence, weather, logistics, program management, developmental engineering, communications and information, public affairs,

  • March issue of Heartland Warrior now available

    The March 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: -- Crew chief recognition-- GCC elects leaders for 2010--

  • Grissom week in photos: 26 Feb

    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.

  • Chief of staff testimony

    The Air Force's top two officials testified before the House Armed Services Committee Feb 23 to present the Service's Fiscal Year 2011 budget.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz appear annually before the committee as part of the Service

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