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  • Grissom recognized with tree city distinction

    Continuing in its tradition of excellence, Grissom was recently named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.

  • Civilian employers take flight during ESGR Boss Lift

    Fighting windy conditions and storms, several employers from around Indiana pushed through typical spring weather and took to the sky for a glimpse into military life. Forty-two employers throughout the state visited Grissom April 25-26 for an employer orientation aimed at showing them what Reserve

  • Grissom observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Grissom’s spotlight is on driving awareness and prevention into daily operations.The Department of Defense’s theme is “Protecting our people protects our mission.” It’s a theme Air Force leaders hope will support a culture that promotes dignity and respect

  • The ‘Marine on the mantle’ laid to rest after 76 years

    The Marine on the mantle is home. It was a generation in the making, but Marine Pvt. Fred Freet returned to Marion, Ind., and received military honors during his homecoming and funeral at the Marion National Cemetery April 18.

  • Grissom Marines help return World War II Marine home after 76 years

    From the shores of the Gilbert Islands to home in Marion, Indiana, Marine Private Fred Freet’s journey took 76 years. The the final stretch was aided by Marines from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. A Marine Corps honor guard from Grissom participated in the dignified transfer of Marine Corps Pvt.

  • Purdue Aviation students visit Grissom

    Future pilots got a glimpse into military aviation during a recent visit to Grissom. Nine aviation students from Purdue University’s American Association of Airport Executives club got an up-close look at one of Grissom’s 16 KC-135R Stratotankers and what it takes to make them fly.

  • Band of Mid-America puts Grissom in the spotlight

    With Air Force Band of Mid-America on stage, the spotlight was on…..Grissom Air Reserve Base! Members of the band played a free concert at McHale Auditorium in Logansport, Indiana and entertained an audience while also providing information about Grissom, Air Mobility Command, and the Air Force.

  • Grissom hosts NCO leadership course

    Several of Grissom’s non-commissioned officers recently completed training to sharpen their skills and help them become more effective leaders. Members from various units and career fields took part in the week-long Non-commissioned Officer Leadership Development course hosted on base.

  • Grissomairshow.com is open for info

    A web page, easily remembered as grissomairshow.com, came online this week to keep people informed about the event and answer some common questions.

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