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  • Past, present meet for British Airman

    Senior Airman Jordi Saunders, a cargo services specialist with the 49th Aerial Port flight, was among a group of 20 that deployed to RAF Mildenhall to help commemorate Memorial Day at the American Cemetery in Cambridge May 25-31.

  • Grissom’s past and present intersect in England

    Members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing participated in a Memorial Day ceremony and other activities designed to teach about the unit’s history and heritage during a trip to RAF Mildenhall, England May 24-31.

  • IFD recieves ESGR award for support of Grissom Airman

    Master Sgt. Chris Bauchle’s civilian employer, the Indianapolis Fire Department, is being awarded the 2017 Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Pro Patria Award, in addition to being among the top 30 finalists for the 2017 ESGR Freedom Award.

  • 434th ARW scheduled to host AF ball

    As the United States Air Force turns 70 this year, the 434th Air Refueling Wing will celebrate the occasion and honor its legacy with a theme “70 years: Celebrating the past and present.”

  • Weapon safety manager keeps range accident-free

    As Grissom Airmen send a wall of lead down-range, one man stands out from the camouflage-clad crowd, silently observing from behind, distinguished by his neon-yellow vest emblazoned with the word “SAFETY”.

  • Col. Schulte retires after 34 years

    “No daughter of mine is going into the Air Force enlisted; you’re going in as an officer,” she recalled her father saying. In 1975 she was 18 years old. Preparing to graduate from high school, she wanted to be an Air Force crew chief. She had no problem getting dirty; in fact, she wanted to.

  • Second quarter Heartland Warrior now online

    The 2nd Quarter 2017 issue of the Heartland Warrior is now online. The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 16 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force.

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:

Ben Mota
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Master Sgt. Wendy Day
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer

Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles
Staff writer