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  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- A group of North Central Indiana medical professionals and civic leaders pose next to a KC-135R Stratotanker on Aug. 19. The group had an opportunity to learn more about the 434th Air Refueling Wing, the Air Force Reserve Command and Air Force when they participated in an orientation flight refueling a C-17 Globemaster. (U.S. Air Force photo/ SrA. Benjamin Mota)

    Civic fliers

  • Civilian awards at Grissom ARB

    The 434th Air Refueling Wing recognized the achievements of a number of civilian employees during a recent civilian commander's call.  Brig. Gen. Dean J. Despinoy, 434th ARW commander, presented awards to the following individuals:10 Year Service AwardBrian RemingtonJohn SomselDavid Till20 Year Service AwardKevin BallentineGregory BryanLou
  • Staff Sgt., E-5 (B&W color), U.S. Air Force graphic

    Greathouse promoted to staff sergeant

    Air Force Reservist Nathan T. Greathouse of Ft. Wayne, Ind., was recently promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant. He is the son of Gretchen and Charles Greathouse of Huntington, Ind. Sergeant Greathouse is assigned to the 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as a personnel journeyman and has nearly five years military service. As a personnel
  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- Senior Airman Wesley Carlile, a KC-135 Crew Chief with the 434th Maintenance Group, uses a hand-held microphone to talk to other maintenance personnel while they work on the Grissom ARB flightline. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Jonathan Jones)

    Working on the flightline

  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- Senior Airman Roberto Modelo, a publc affairs specialist with the 434th Air Refueling Wing, lays on the parking apron to get a unique angle for a photograph of a KC-135R Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jonathan Jones)

    Working the angles

  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- A KC-135R Stratotanker on the flightline at Grissom ARB. The KC-135 is the Air Force's primary refueling aircraft and flew its first operational mission in 1956. Through the years, the KC-135 has remained an efficient and dependable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jonathan Jones)

    On the flightline

  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing on the flightline at Grissom ARB. The 434th ARW is the largest tanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command and provides mid-air refueling to fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Jonathan Jones)

    Ready and able

  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind --- A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing sits in the heat of the noonday sun at Grissom ARB. Dedicated maintenance personnel from the 434th Maintenance Group work in all forms of weather to ensure the aircraft are ready for their missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA Roberto Modelo)

    In the noonday sun

  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- An academy cadet surveys an area under construction at the Air Force Academy. Members of the 434th Civil Engineering Squadron traveled to the Academy to be part of the unveiling of a mentoring award named after Master Sgt. Charles Jones, who died recently. Sergeant Jones was an active mentor at the Academy assisting engineering majors to hone their engineering and construction skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Cecelie Bredehoeft)

    Engineer remembered in Academy award

    A mentor has been defined as someone who is a wise and trusted counselor, and it is mentors who lead the way for the future of the Air Force and the entire world. One such mentor, trusted by many to lead and guide them, was Master Sgt. Charles Jones, 434th Civil Engineering Squadron, who passed away in April of this year. Due to the dedication to
  • GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind -- Master Sgt. Darin Schenher, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production supervisor, pours chocolate syrup over his vanilla ice cream during this years ice-cream social. The event is one of several fundraisers that support the holiday party given by the 434th Maintenance Group. The event also gave Airmen the chance to cool down during the recent heat wave across the Midwest. (U.S. Air Force photo/SrA. Mark Orders-Woempner)

    Cool treats

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Tech. Sgt. Josh Weaver
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Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
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Tech. Sgt. Jami Lancette
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Tech. Sgt. Courtney Dotson-Essett
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Staff Sgt. Chris Massey
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Staff Sgt. Michael Hunsaker
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Staff Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Staff Sgt. Jeremy Blocker
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