Change of command ceremony

Melin heads to California, Despinoy to command 434th ARW

Brig. Gen. Dean J. Despinoy will take command of the 434th Air Refueling Wing during a formal change of command ceremony on Sunday, July 16 at 10:30 am. He replaces Brig. Gen. James L. Melin, who departs Grissom ARB for an assignment as the commander of the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March ARB, Calif.

Toys for Tots golf tournament

The Marine Corps Reserve unit at Grissom ARB is sponsoring a golf outing on Aug. 12 at the Chippendale Golf Course in Kokomo, Ind., in support of the Toys for Tots program.The four-person best ball tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Cost is $200 per team.This will mark the 59th year

Reservist's hobby has him riding the rails

Many folks know Master Sgt. Les McConnell the Reserve historian or civilian fireman; but many don't know him as an engineer. Sergeant McConnell's love of railroading has become a serious hobby with a certain amount of labor involved. You might call it a "labor of love with rail equipment," he said

Exercise tests emergency actions for Grissom, community

Kokomo fire department captain enlists in AFRC

Fire extinguisher training

Salmon retires after 30 years of service

Col. John Salmon, a resident of Kokomo, Ind., retired from the Air Force Reserve Command after 30 years of military service.At the time of his retirement, he was the Inspector General for the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom ARB. In this position, he handled complaints, inquires and other morale

Telling Grissom's story

Rescue helicopter draws a crowd