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  • It'll fit...

    Ground personnel carefully load equipment and cargo into a massive C-5 Galaxy.   The C-5 is one of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest airlifter in the Air Force inventory. It has the ability to carry 36 standard pallets and up to 81 troops simultaneously.  The aircraft, from the

  • High tailin' it...

    Ground personnel load equipment and cargo into a massive C-5 Galaxy. The aircraft, from the Tennessee Air National Guard, based in Memphis, was used during a recent training exercise . (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Bolen)

  • Safety first...always!

    Lt. Col. Miles Heaslip, left, and Master Sgt. Johnny Armes, both from the 434th Air Refueling Wing safety office, discuss observances as they monitor ground personnel working to load a C-5 Galaxy during a recent cargo processing exercise.

  • Recognizing crew chiefs

    Chief Master Sgt. Diana Rogers, 434th Maintenance Group chief enlisted manager, fixes a picture on a plaque recognizing crew chiefs of KC-135R Stratotankers in Bldg. 595 here. Each crew chief and their assistant crew chiefs are recognized with plaques. A replica of each aircraft tail as well as a

  • Commander's comments

    Brig. Gen. Dean Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to a standing room only crowd during the annual awards banquet held recently at the base dining facility. Military personnel, Grissom Community Council members and families were in attendance. (Tech. Sgt. Mark. R. W.

  • Remembering the sacrifices

    Members of the Grissom Base Honor Guard circle a table in honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action during a POW/MIA ceremony held during the opening ceremonies of the annual awards banquet held recently at the base dining facility. The banquet honored 434th Air Refueling Wing annual

  • Somber ceremony

    Members of the Grissom Base Honor Guard raise glasses in honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action during a POW/MIA ceremony held during the opening ceremonies of the annual awards banquet held at Grissom ARB. The banquet honored 434th Air Refueling Wing annual award winners and was held

  • Dinner time

    Col. Tim Cox, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, and his wife Tanya go through a buffet line during an annual awards banquet held recently at Grissom ARB. The banquet honored 434th ARW annual award winners and was held at the Grissom dining facility. (Tech. Sgt. Mark. R. W. Orders-Woempner

  • Prior to the awards presentation.....

    Master Sgt. Wes Marion, 434th Air Refueling Wing legal office superintendent, goes through a buffet line during an annual awards banquet held recently. The banquet honored 434th ARW annual award winners and was held at the Grissom dining facility. Sergeant Marion was named 434th ARW Senior

  • New GCC members

    Mr. Hal Job, Grissom Community Council vice president (left), welcomes the council's newest two members, Robert and Mary Hettmansperger. The community council held its annual meeting recently to elect new officers and welcome new members. (Tech. Sgt. Mark. R. W. Orders-Woempner)

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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