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

Employers visit Grissom ARB

Sheley new Maintenance Group commander

Colonel Stan A. Sheley took command of the 434th Maintenance Group during an assumption of command ceremony at Grissom ARB on April 23.As the maintenance group commander, he is responsible for all facets of aircraft maintenance supporting a fleet of KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft and their worldwide