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  • Grissom part of colonel's memories

    Not only were The University of South Carolina, Grissom, Yokota, Wright-Patterson, the Pentagon, Mountain Home and Langley stops along the way during the distinguished career of Col. Shelia Henderson, they are also on the itinerary of an American Flag being flown in her honor. Colonel Henderson is

  • Security Forces participate in Patriot Defender

    Intense; preparation. These two words summarize the training that 13 members of the 434th Security Forces Squadron recently received while attending the Patriot Defender course at Camp Swift, Texas The course is a 12 day Air Force Reserve Command exercise for security forces that is required every

  • Grissom Airman earns Trooper's badge

    It's like basic training all over again. The banging of cans, the screaming and yelling, rushed schedules, blowing whistles, pushups, shining shoes, physical training...only this time it lasts for 23 weeks. Senior Airman Vicki Cummings recently completed the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy in

  • 72nd ARS prepares for success

    The much anticipated Unit Compliance Inspection is on everyone's mind in the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron. According to the Commander, Lt. Col. Laen August, "We know from our day to day performance, that the unit is doing an outstanding job at its mission and our past inspections and deployments

  • Achievement medals galore at Grissom

    The Air Force Achievement Medal was presented to numerous individuals at Grissom ARB recently.  Medal receipents included:Air Force Achievement MedalMaster Sgt. Michael Morgan, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron; Lt. Col. Michael Kolb, 72nd ARS; Staff Sgt. Steven Thomas, 434th Maintenance Squadron; Master

  • Hero receives medal 38 years later

    Thirty eight years after earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Sergeant Ronald E. Sharpless of Galveston, Ind., had the medal pinned on his chest during special ceremonies at Grissom ARB. After his heroic achievements in 1968, Mr. Sharpless was given the citation, but was never presented with the

  • Grissom hosts successful multicultural dinner

    The annual Grissom Air Reserve Base multicultural dinner was a big success among unit members and included good food, entertainment and a dramatic keynote presentation by retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph McNeil.The event was held at the Grissom Services Complex and was attended by a crowd of more

  • Financial manager recognized for relief efforts

    When Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast, Senior Master Sgt. Randy Sutton was among those who answered the call to assist. The decision made by the Grissom financial manager is now paying dividends as he received the Air Force's Financial Management Special Acts and Services Award. Sergeant

  • Klein selected as top logician in AFRC

    "There was no rest."That's how Maj. Jim Klein summed up 2005, a year that kept him plenty busy and helped him be named the Air Reserve Component Logistics Readiness Field Grade Officer of the Year. This Air Force level award encompasses the entire air reserve component to include all officers in the

  • Maintainers tops in 4th AF

    He had always heard good things about Grissom's maintainers, but Col. Stan Sheley is seeing first hand the dedicated team that's been racking up awards.The 434th Maintenance Group received the 4th Air Force’s Reserve Officers' Association Outstanding Reserve Non-flying Unit Award for 2005, and

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

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer