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  • Merry Christmas from Grissom ARB!

    The military personnel, civil service employees and contractors at Grissom Air Reserve Base work diligently throughout the year to help keep America strong. We wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year!

  • On New Year's Eve.....

    Don't monkey around this New Year's Eve. Whatever your activities, be safe. Make sure you designate a driver. Also, take weather into consideration and allow adequate time for travel. This safety message brought to you by your friends at Grissom Air Reserve Base. (Photo courtesy El Milagro Studio)

  • Grissom pumps $100 million into local economy

    While the men and women of Grissom ARB have been busy supporting various military operations around the world during the past year, the base has made its presence felt in the local area by providing an economic impact of more than $100 million.Data compiled by Air Force officials for the time period

  • Recruiting support award

    Lt. Col. Gary Lockard was recently presented with the Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service Public Affairs Award for fiscal year 2009. Colonel Lockard is chief of public affairs at Grissom and was selected for the annual award based his support and contributions to the local AFRC Recruiting

  • Holiday spirit

    Volunteers from the 434th Maintenance Group, family and friends gather round a Christmas tree they had decorated during their off-duty time. The tree was auctioned off during the "We Care Trim-A-Tree Festival" to help raise money for a local charity that assists needy families during the holiday

  • December issue of Heartland Warrior now available

    The December edition of the Heartland Warrior is now available. The official E-Paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes eight pages of stories, photos and features on the units, people and organizations of Grissom ARB. Top stories include: --Air Force outlines new fitness and test

  • ESGR accepting Freedom Award nominations

    Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, a Department of Defense agency, is taking nominations until Jan. 18 for the 2010 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Members of the National Guard and Reserve and their families are encouraged to nominate employers who have done an

  • Leaders send holiday safety message

    The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

  • Happy Thanksgiving

    The military personnel, civilian employees and contractors at Grissom Air Reserve Base wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. As you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, please take a moment to remember those individuals who remain on duty, helping to protect our nation.

  • Mullen offers thanks to military families

    President Barack Obama has proclaimed the week of Nov. 22-28 as National Family Week, and the nation's top military officer has issued a message to all military families in honor of their contributions to the nation. Here is the text of the message from Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint

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