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  • New physical fitness standards

    Maintaining peak combat readiness begins and ends with healthy, motivated and well-trained Airmen.On Nov. 19, the Air Force's deputy chief of staff for manpower and personnel announced the new Air Force fitness standards will officially begin July 1, 2010.Lt. Gen. Richard Y. Newton III said the

  • GCC Executive Board to meet today

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

  • DOD, Air Force rated positive in Gallup study

    The Air Force with the Department of Defense has received high ratings for its professionalism, trust, accuracy and quality, according to a recent survey.The findings were presented during a recent panel discussion following a Gallup Organization study, analyzing how Americans perceive the federal

  • Grissom week in photos: 20 Nov

    This week's photo highlights slideshow features events from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. This weekly feature showcases events taking place at the base as well as the activities of the dedicated military and civlian workforce of the 434th Air Refueling Wing. To view the slideshow, click here

  • Medals awarded at Grissom

    Listed below are recent medals awarded at Grissom ARB.Meritorious Service MedalLt. Col. Kevin Hayes, Operations Support SquadronMaj. Timothy Bartlett, Aircraft Maintenance SquadronMaj. Michael Polomchak, Maintenance Operations FlightChief Master Sgt. Gary Flook, MOFSenior Master Sgt. Michael

  • Recent promotions at Grissom ARB

    Listed below are recent promotions at Grissom ARB.To technical sergeant:William Wright, Security Forces SquadronTo staff sergeant:Bartholemew Erwin, Aerial Port SquadronTonya Handley, Aerospace Medicine SquadronTo senior airman: Bradley Brooking, SFSRachelle Chance, Logistics Readiness

  • Pentagon, VA officials expand disability claims test

    Defense and Veterans Affairs officials today announced another step in their efforts to streamline the process of determining veterans' disability ratings. Beginning in January, the Disability Evaluation System pilot program will expand to six medical facilities at Fort Benning, Ga.; Fort Bragg,

  • Educating local civic leaders

    Brig. Gen. Dean Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, addresses members of the Peru (Ind) Rotary Club. General Despinoy was the guest speaker at the group's weekly luncheon meeting on Nov. 17 and provided the packed house at the Siding Restaurant with an in-depth presentation that covered

  • Annual award winners

    The results are in and base officials recently announced those selected as Grissom's outstanding performers of the year.  The individuals are:Officer of the Year:  Chaplain (Maj) Obadiah Smith, JrWage System Non-Supervisor of the Year:  Andy HendersonGS/NAF Non-Supervisor of the Year:  Robert

  • Quarterly award winners announced

    Officials at Grissom ARB recently announced those selected for the outstanding performers of the quarter award.  The winners for the third quarter are:Officer of the Quarter:  Capt. Jeffrey O'TooleWage System Non-Supervisor of the Quarter: Andy HendersonGS/NAF Non-Supervisor of the Quarter:  Laura

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