Grissom names annual civilian award winners

The results are in and base officials recently announced the annual Civilian of the Year award winners.  They are Kenneth Pinaire, Wage System Non-Supervisor of the Year; Penny Pearson, GS-NAF Non-Supervisor of the Year; and Daniel Harshman, Supervisor of the Year.

GCC Executive Board to meet on Friday

The Grissom Community Council executive board will hold its monthly meeting on Friday, December 5, 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

Tricare Reserve Select premiums decrease in 2009

Air Force reservists and their families will soon be able to buy more affordable Tricare health care coverage. Effective Jan. 1, 2009, Tricare will reduce monthly Tricare Reserve Select premiums for individuals by 44 percent, from $81 to $47.51, and TRS family coverage will drop 29 percent, from

December issue of Heartland Warrior now available

The December 2008 edition of Grissom ARB's E-Paper, the Heartland Warrior, is now available. The Heartland Warrior has eight pages of stories, photos and features on the 434th Air Refueling Wing and its people. Top stories in the December edition include: --Changes made to retired pay

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. 

Secretary Donley: U.S. can retain space leadership role

Solid leadership and the coordination of resources will enable the United States to retain its leadership in space, Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley said Nov. 21 during the Air Force Association's Global War Symposium in Los Angeles. Strong government and collaboration among leaders also

State of the Base dinner is January 10

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

GCC members invited to Maintenance Group Christmas Party

Members of the Grissom Community Council and their adult guests are invited to the 434th Maintenance Group Christmas party hosted by Colonel Stan Sheley, Maintenance Group commander.  The event is Saturday, December  6 at Dock 1 with social hour beginning at 6:30 pm. Dress is casual with a holiday

DOD defers F-22 funding decision to next administration

To avoid unnecessary taxpayer spending, Defense Department officials here are only partially funding the expansion of F-22 Raptor aircraft production, leaving the decision for further expansion to the incoming presidential administration. John J. Young Jr., the undersecretary of Defense for

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