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  • Historian preserves Grissom's story

    From Normandy to the Berlin Airlift, to Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom, the 434th Air Refueling Wing has played an integral role in the nation's defense. Keeping track of the unit's many accomplishments can be a daunting task, and many people don't realize that the wing has roots all the

  • Grissom medics test units' SABC skills

    The sights and sounds of screaming, blood covered Boy Scouts is sure to draw attention...and that's just what members of the 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron hoped for when they tested the reaction of base members on self aid buddy care using local scouts as 'victims.' For the second year, Grissom

  • Fire Prevention Week

    October 5 - 11 has been designated as National Fire Prevention Week.  Your friends at Grissom ARB remind you to take a few moments and check your home and workplace for potential fire hazards. Listed below are some fire safety topics courtesy of the Grissom ARB Fire Department.Smoke DetectorsWhen a

  • General discusses role of Air Force Reserve at AFA conference

    Air Force Reserve Command's vice commander spoke to a gathering of service members and civilians Sept. 16 during a presentation at the 24th Annual Air Force Association Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition here. Maj. Gen. Allan R. Poulin talked about the command's role in the war on

  • Donley, Schwartz send birthday message

    In a joint Letter to Airmen, the acting secretary of the Air Force and the Air Force chief of staff present the 61st Air Force birthday message for all Airmen. "On Sept. 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, signifying the commitment of the American people to leverage the

  • Gen. Schwartz addresses Air Force future

    The chief of staff of the Air Force addressed Air Force Association Air and Space Technology Convention delegates Sept. 16 here to share his vision for the future of the service. "The work we must accomplish is serious stuff," Gen. Norton A. Schwartz said, "but I know we are up to the task." Part of

  • Recent promotions at Grissom

    Twelve people from Grissom ARB were recently promoted.  The promotees are from various organizations including aircraft maintenance, civil engineers, operations support and wing staff.The individuals and their new ranks are:To master sergeant--Brian Rude, 434th Maintenance Squadron; James Hoagland,

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