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  • Grissom locks in C-5M Super Galaxy for 2019 Air Show

    A C-5M Super Galaxy is scheduled to perform September 7-8th at the 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo. With a wing span of 222 feet, length of 247 feet and height of 65 feet, the C-5M is a strategic transport aircraft and is one of the largest aircrafts in the Air Force’s inventory.

  • Grissom maintainer earns a spot at Air Force Academy

    Three men of the Blue family share two things in common: they each have the first name Kenneth and each share a proud history of military service. However, only one of them is a son of Grissom and is headed to the Air Force Academy. For now, Kenneth Blue III is an aircraft guidance and controls

  • Grissom to display F-35 at Air & Space Expo

    An F-35A Lightning II is scheduled to be on display at the Grissom Air and Space Expo Sept. 7-8.The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter.  With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational

  • Gentile brings First Sergeant experience to Yellow Ribbon program

    Marking its 11th year in 2019, Yellow Ribbon began following a congressional mandate for the Department of Defense to assist Reservists and National Guard members in maintaining resiliency as they transition between their military and civilian roles. Master Sgt. Jarred Gentile was recently selected

  • 434th ARW tanker and crew support Ft. Wayne air show

    It’s often said that practice makes perfect, and if that’s the case the 434th Air Refueling Wing is leaning in the right direction as it moves closer the Grissom Air & Space Expo, supporting another air show along the way. Two KC-135 Stratotanker’s and 15 Airmen from the 434th ARW participated in

  • FSS welcomes new operations chief

    The 434th Force Support Squadron recently welcomed Lt. Col Eric Kase as its newest operations officer. Kase comes to Grissom from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado where he served as the 302nd Airlift Wing’s FSS commander.

  • Pinnell takes command of 434th AMDS

    Col. Gregory Pinnell, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander, accepted the guidon and command of the 434th AMDS during a change of command ceremony here June 1.

  • Senator Mike Braun makes first visit to Grissom

    Sen. Mike Braun and key members of his staff met with 434th Air Refueling Wing leadership and toured the base to gain first-hand knowledge of Indiana’s only Air Force Reserve unit and stand-alone Air Force installation.

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:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer