Internet television replaces cable

Grissom will be the first of 12 Air Force Reserve Command locations to receive internet protocol television. IPTV is a system where a digital television service is delivered to subscribing consumers using the Internet Protocol over a broadband connection. IPTV uses the transport protocol of the

Ten are awarded medals at Grissom ARB

Medals were plentiful at Grissom ARB once again as ten members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts in service to their country.  The medals and recipients were:Joint Service Commendation Medal - Capt. Michael Schaefer, 434th Logistics Readiness

Military Ball celebrates 60th Anniversary

The 434th Air Refueling Wing is hosting a military ball in celebration of the Air Force Reserve's 60th anniversary. It will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve Command flying KC-135 Stratotankers from Grissom ARB.  It was in 1978 when reserve KC-135s first arrived at the base.The

Interactive Flight Deck events announced

Base officials recently announced key events the Grissom ARB Interactive Flight Deck and Boom Pod will support in 2008.  The events include:March ARB Airfest, Calif:  May 1-5National Police Day, Grissom ARB:  May 12Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill:  May 16-17Cavalcade of Planes, Bolingbrook, Ill: June

Why I am a volunteer

I am a volunteer. To me a volunteer is a person who works behind the scenes, in any area where extra help is needed. Some people call us "angels" because of the good deeds we do for others. I became a volunteer for the Airman and Family Readiness Flight for several reasons. First, I wanted to become

Military Retiree Appreciation Day is August 22

The 2nd annual Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Grissom ARB will be Friday, August 22, base officials announced recently.The event will include lunch, information fair, Defense Commissary case lot sale and a host of surprises. "Last year's inaugural event was a great success," stated Lt. Col.

Commissary case lot sale a big success

The Defense Commissary Agency "case lot sale" held at Grissom ARB on March 1 was a big success according to local officials.  Hundreds of military retirees and current military personnel took advantage of the event and generated more than $15,000 in sales.Since Grissom ARB does not have a

Discount for items shipped to military Post Offices overeseas

Care packages from home can be a big morale boost for the more than 4,600 Indiana Guardsmen and reservists activated and serving around the world. One of the best deals around for family and friends of these patriotic Hoosiers who want to send care packages, said a spokesman for the U.S. Postal

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