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

Christmas store has busy opening day

Civil Air Patrol learns about aerial refueling

Community council members visit flight simulator

Media viewpoint

Refueling with an audience