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  • Reserved seating among perks offered for airshow attendees

    The 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo is just under 60 days away and planners want to make sure that attendees take advantage of all the perks the event has to offer. With an estimated daily attendance of 45,000, one of the most coveted amenities will be seating to watch the flying acts.

  • Leadership helps bring home deployed Airmen

    Sixteen returning Reserve Citizen Airmen got a surprise when they boarded a KC-135R Stratotanker only to find that one of their pilots was also their wing commander.

  • DOD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes

    The Department of Defense has delayed the implementation of a policy that would limit a service member’s ability to share education benefits with family members. The policy, originally slated to take effect July 12, 2019, will discontinue the transfer benefit for members with 16 years or more of

  • Support staff takes flight to see mission in action

    Over two dozen civilian support staff from the 434th Air Refueling Wing received an incentive flight June 25, to allow them to see firsthand how they support the mission. Employees from Grissom’s lodging and dining facilities, outdoor recreation and fitness center were joined by members of the

  • Have a safe, fun Fourth of July!

    With the Fourth of July and warmer weather upon us, it’s important to keep safety in mind during outdoor activities especially when alcohol may be involved.

  • Grissom commander pitches opportunities to potential recruits

    With more than 200 career fields, the 434th Air Refueling Wing is constantly looking for innovative ways to pitch opportunities to potential recruits and the wing’s commander recently stepped up to the mound to do just that. At an Indianapolis Indian’s game June 25, Col. Larry Shaw, 434 ARW

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Ben Mota
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Maj. Elias Zani
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Master Sgt. Wendy Day
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Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Senior Airman Elise Faurote
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Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
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