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  • Grissom week in photos: 27 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

  • Countdown to Veterans Day begins with Library of Congress

    Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki announced the Department of Veterans Affairs is joining with the Library of Congress to offer "Veterans History Countdown" on the VA Web site featuring the oral histories of veterans from every state and U.S. territory. "VA has partnered with the

  • Recruiter focuses on air reserve technician

    Covering a five state region, including Indiana, Master Sgt. Gary Garnto has his hands full; traveling quarterly to meet with commanders, potential recruits, hiring officials, and coordinating with civilian personnel lists from five separate states. Sergeant Garnto is the sole Midwest Air Force

  • Grissom personnel busy during Veterans Day week

    Members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing and Grissom ARB will be busy this Veterans Day season helping others in the community remember the sacrifices made by those who have donned the military uniform and served our nation.Events involving 434th ARW personnel include:6 Nov:  Veterans Day parade,

  • Reflect on Veterans Day

    The men and women at Grissom urge everyone to take a moment this Veterans Day and thank those who have served our country. Since the founding of our nation in 1776, more than 48 million Americans have served in the armed forces. Nearly one million have made the ultimate sacrifice in combat or

  • Services awards

    Ten members of the Services Flight were presented with awards during a recent recognition ceremony. The individuals and awards were:Dulcy Brooks, team leaderGloria Calfee, team leaderChelsea Crowe, team playerJanis Douglas, stellar performerMara Hammond, outstanding performerKatie Isebrand, team

  • Grissom week in photos: 6 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

  • Defense bill approves more benefits, people

    The National Defense Authorization Act for 2010, signed into law Oct. 28 by President Barack Obama, authorizes a variety of pay and benefits for Air Force reservists. A military pay raise of 3.4 percent across the board starts Jan. 1, 2010. The bill also increases the end strength of Air Force

  • President proclaims November is Military Family Month

    President Barack Obama pledged his support of military members and their families and said Americans have a "solemn obligation" to preserve their well-being in his proclamation declaring November as Military Family Month. The proclamation reads: "No one pays a higher price for our freedom than

  • President signs Defense Authorization Act

    President Barack Obama signed the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act during a ceremony at the White House Oct. 28. President Obama hailed the act, which contains $680.2 billion in military budget authority, as transformational legislation that targets wasteful defense spending. The

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