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  • Safety first: maintaining OPSEC in the age of social media

    The presence of social media is a constant in many areas of daily life. From the trendy to the controversial, almost anything can be found online and passed around networking sites publicly and permanently. While social networks can be a great way to stay connected to family and friends, it’s

  • From SFS to OSI: Grissom member breaks ground in new role

    Internal security is a vital part of keeping Airmen safe and the Air Force mission secure. Members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigation work diligently behind the scenes to make sure bases and members stay protected from potential threats and illegal activity. Staff Sgt. Ami Malone is a

  • Grissom recruiting volunteers for air show

    As planning officials press forward with making the 2019 Grissom Air and Space expo a reality, opportunities for the community to get involved are available as event volunteers are being sought. Master Sgt. Deborah Sweet, 434th Air Show volunteer coordinator, said applications are now being accepted

  • Grissom announces Deserving Airman selections

    Hard work and dedication has paid off for five Grissom members who were recently selected to join the officer ranks through the Deserving Airman program. “The group we interviewed, as a whole was phenomenal,” said Col. Anne Noel, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander. “They are top Airmen and

  • Grissom honor guard welcomes new manager, seeks volunteers

    In sharply pressed uniforms, moving with precision and stoic determination, the Air Force honor guard is a distinguished presence at ceremonies that honor both the past and present. For one Grissom member, when the opportunity to lead the elite team here became available, Master Sgt. Adam Reynolds

  • Grissom locks in B-1B Lancer for 2019 Airshow

    A B-1B Lancer is scheduled to perform September 7-8 at the 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo. Carrying the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory, the multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America's long-range bomber force. It can rapidly deliver

  • Grissom holds first commander’s call for 2019

    Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, hosted a commander's call during the unit training assembly, Feb. 9, 2019. During the all-call, Shaw reviewed Grissom’s mission and vision, as well as his expectations for the busy year in regards to exercises, inspections and the Grissom Air &

  • Witter pins on eagles

    Airmen and family members filled Gus Grissom Hall to witness a long-standing tradition as one of Grissom’s own pinned on eagles. Col. Christopher Witter, 434th Air Refueling Wing director of inspections, was recently promoted to the rank of colonel in front of family, friends and peers during a

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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
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Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
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Senior Airman Elise Faurote
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