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  • Civilian awards and recognition

    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 the following awards.10 years of Service: Rocklin Ash, Mary Brooks, Wesley Fletcher, Anthony Lytle &

  • Everyday heroes support CFC

    Grissom's Combined Federal Campaign is half way complete, and the men and women of the 434th Air Reserve Wing are digging deep to help those in need. The Indiana region for the Combined Federal Campaign which includes Grissom, is currently at 68 percent of its $25,000 goal for 2006. The drive ends

  • Outstanding performers of the year

    Grissom ARB officials recently announced the individuals who were selected as the 434th Air Refueling Wing Airman, NonCommissioned Officer and Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The individuals are:Senior Airman Mark Orders-Woempner, 434th ARW Public Affairs, Airman of the yearTech. Sgt.

  • Providing Airmen with a warm meal

    We may take a warm meal for granted but when out in the field, a warm meal can be a real moral booster. A new piece of equipment will allow the 434th Services Flight to bring that comfort to troops in the field. The unit recently received a single palletized expeditionary kitchen -- or SPEK. With

  • Civilian pilots learn about Grissom

    Grissom's runway is no stranger to military aircraft landing and taking off, but in October, it wasn't refuelers, fighters, or cargo aircraft the ones that were coming and going. More than 100 people traveling in 49 privately owned aircraft came to the base to participate in a "Civilian Fly-in" to

  • Unit history captured for display

    The 72nd Air Refueling Squadron has an addition to its office area that displays its history and heritage, in a colorful manner. A detailed bulletin board that chronicles the unit history from its birth as the 72nd Troop Carrier Squadron in 1943, up to present day, is proudly displayed in the main

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

Josh Weaver
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Josh Weaver
NCOIC of public affairs

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Alexis Morris
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer