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  • Storey is Airman of the Year

    Senior Airman Courtney R. Storey, a flight management apprentice with the 434th Operations Support Squadron, was recently selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing "Airman of the Year." Her responsibilities include managing aircrew information files and maintaining flight records. (U.S. Air Force

  • Tomlinson is First Sergeant of the Year

    Master Sgt. Paul B. Tomlinson of the 434th Services Flight was selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing "First Sergeant of the Year." In addition to his First Sergeant duties with the Services Flight, he plays a vital role in Grissom's Seasoning Training Flight which provides training, guidance and

  • Evans awarded AF Commendation Medal

    Brig. Gen. Dean J. Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander (left), presents Tech. Sgt. Adam M. Evans with the Air Force Commendation Medal during a recent ceremony at Grissom ARB. Sergeant Evans is a legal services journeyman with the 434th ARW Legal Office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt.

  • Select bases to implement new civilian application procedure

    As early as mid-February, the rollout of a civilian hiring test initiative will require current Air Force civilian employees to follow new procedures when applying for jobs at select bases. Air Force civilians who want to apply for jobs at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas; Osan Air Base, Korea; or

  • Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

    The men and women of Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., join with millions of others on this day to reflect and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of our nation's civil rights heroes.  Dr. King was born on January 15, 1929 and in 1964 won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end

  • Grissom week in photos: 15 Jan

    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.

  • Portal access restricted beginning Jan. 15

    Global Combat Support System-Air Force computer officials will begin restricting access to the Air Force Portal to only users with a common access card or valid public key infrastructure certificate Jan. 15.Air Force Knowledge Now began restricting access to CAC/ PKI users Jan. 1, and Air Force

  • Grissom accepting applications for student jobs

    Beginning January 18, Grissom Air Reserve Base will accept resumes for the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). STEP is a year round employment program designed to provide local students the opportunity to gain work experience, develop a sound work ethic, and earn income to offset tuition

  • Gates will remain as secretary at least another year

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates will stay in office for at least another year, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell confirmed here Jan. 7. Secretary Gates met with President Barack Obama before Christmas and committed to another year on the job, Mr. Morrell said. Then-President George W. Bush

  • Base, GCC to honor award winners

    In another example of partnership between the base and the local community, this year's "Grissom ARB Annual Awards Banquet" will be a joint effort between the 434th Air Refueling Wing and the Grissom Community Council. The awards banquet will be held on February 20 and will honor those military

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:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer