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  • Wabash man tours bases in the Middle East, Africa

    "The entire trip was so humbling for me. Spending time with the troops overseas made me recognize the quality of people who serve our country; it gave me a new perspective and a better appreciation for the troops who volunteer their services." Those were the words spoken as Hal Job, the Chairman and

  • Gaffney is NCO of the Year

    Air Force Reserve Tech Sgt. Drennen J. Gaffney, of Portage, Ind., was recently named Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year for the 434th Air Refueling Wing.Sergeant Gaffney, is a boom operator with the 74th Air Refueling Squadron at Grissom, with over 16 years of military service. The NCO of the Year

  • Sergeant knows his AGE, wins award

    When it comes to the military, there is one reservist that knows his AGE; that is, he knows his aerospace ground equipment. Tech. Sgt. Michael Johnting, 434th Maintenance Squadron AGE specialist, was recently awarded the Indiana Military Achievement Award not only for his skills in the AGE shop as

  • Bieberich, Courtney and Doherty join Community Council

    Grissom Community Council officials were pleased to add three new members to its roster during November. The new members are:Dennis Bieberich of Decatur, IndRobert Courtney of Plainville, IndKevin Doherty of Peru, IndThe Grissom Community Council is a civilian, nonprofit organization that provides

  • America Supports You: Send packages to troops, families

    Just in time for the holidays, Operation Homefront has launched "eCarePackage," an online service that allows citizens to send care packages to deployed troops and their families. Operation Homefront is part of CinCHouse.com, a community for military wives, and is a team member of America Supports

  • Security Forces members earn promotions

    Six members of the 434th Security Forces Squadron were recently promoted. The individuals and their new ranks are:Senior Master Sergeant Lewis RayeMaster Sergeant Tony CochranMaster Sergeant Shawn PerryMaster Sergeant Adam SoultzMaster Sergeant Scott YadenTechnical Sergeant Robert DeleeMembers of

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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