Cox promoted to colonel, is new vice commander

Air Force Reservist Timothy L. Cox of Peru, Ind., was promoted to the rank of colonel and assumed the duties of 434th Air Refueling Wing Vice Commander during a special ceremony at Grissom ARB. As vice commander, he is responsible for assisting with the management, training, and command and control

GCC adds Beckett, Ricci and Thompson

The membership roster of the Grissom Community Council continues to expand with the addition of new members from Wabash and Kokomo, Ind.  Recently joining the GCC were Robert and Susan Beckett, Wabash, Ind;  William and Terri Thompson, Kokomo, Ind; and Larry and Carol Ricci, Kokomo.The Grissom

Colonel Keithcart to retire

Col. Kerry E. Keithcart, current vice commander of the 434th Air Refueling Wing, will retire this weekend after a distinguished 31-year career.His retirement ceremony will be Saturday, July 7 at 3 p.m. in Bldg 663.The colonel began his Air Force career in 1976 and has served in a number of key

Educating civic leaders

General Despinoy to address Indianapolis Rotary

Brig. Gen. Dean J. Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, will be the keynote speaker at the July 3 meeting of the Indianapolis Rotary Club.The meeting will be at Noon at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in Indianapolis.  The theme of the presentation will be the mission of Grissom ARB and its

Boilermakers on base

Grissom Airman helps wounded in Germany

John Law to retire after 50 years of service

What is the next step if you've traveled around the world and faithfully served your country for more than 50 years? If you're John Law, it's "a little bit of travel, a little bit of home work, and a whole lot of whatever we feel inclined to do." Mr. Law is currently a contract specialist with the

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Cooking up some treats