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  • Air Force officials publish energy program policy

    The secretary of the Air Force recently signed the Air Force Energy Program Policy. This document will serve as the blueprint for Air Force officials as they continue their goal to keep energy initiatives in the forefront. "The Air Force energy strategy furthers an energy future that is secure,

  • Grissom unit takes over Pacific Refueling Operations

    More than 100 Airmen and four KC-135 Stratotankers from the 434th Air Refueling Wing arrived on Guam to take over Pacific refueling operations from the 171st Air Refueling Wing in late December. Deployed from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., to support the continuous bomber presence and theater

  • Grissom personnel and aircraft head to Pacific, Southwest Asia

    Personnel and KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft from Grissom ARB recently departed the base for deployment locations in the Pacific and Southwest Asia. The 434th Air Refueling Wing is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Its primary mission is to provide mid-air

  • State of the Base address just days away

    Brig. Gen. Dean Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, will hold his annual State of the Base dinner on Saturday, January 10. The event is open to Grissom Community Council members, their guests, and other select individuals. Social hour will begin at 6 pm in the first floor reception area of

  • Thunderbirds release 2009 air show schedule

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," has announced its 2009 air show schedule. In their 56th season, the Thunderbirds are scheduled to perform more than 73 shows in the United States, Puerto Rico and the Far East. Entering his second season, Lt. Col. Greg Thomas, the team's

  • January edition of Heartland Warrior now available

    The January 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.  Top stories include changes to drill travel pay, annual SNCO,  NCO and Airman of the Year awards; Reserve issues "front and

  • Happy New Year from Grissom ARB

    The past year was a very busy, and prosperous, time for Grissom ARB.  The men and women of the Air Force, Army and Marine Corps units stationed at Grissom wish you and your family a joyous New Year.

  • President Bush sends holiday greetings to all

    President Bush has taped a special video message to servicemembers and their families this holiday season. "Laura and I send greetings to all the men and women of the United States military this holiday season," he says in his one minute and 30 second message. "In this dangerous time, I thank you

  • Officials announce Reserve colonel promotions

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials here announced the fiscal 2009 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Colonel Promotion Selection Board results Dec. 16. A selection board convened at ARPC Oct. 6 through 10 to determine those officers qualified to assume the next higher grade and selected 96 of

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:

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