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  • Grissom celebrates Independence Day

    Taking a stand against tyranny and oppression, America's Second Continental Congress declared their independence from monarchical rule on this day 238 years ago, paving the way for democracy and freedom to spread across the globe.Today Americans, including the men and women of Grissom, celebrate the

  • Third quarter Heartland Warrior now online

    The 3rd Quarter issue of the Heartland Warrior is now available.The official online paper of the 434th Air Refueling Wing includes 17 pages of stories, photos and features pertaining to Grissom and the U.S. Air Force.To read this issue of the Heartland Warrior, click here.Top stories include:-

  • Grissom after dark: GFD showcases 24/7 mission

    On a quiet summer night, thirty-foot flames lit the once dark skies at Grissom producing radiant heat that would melt normal clothing, and while most would run from such dangers, one group of individual's moved toward it.The fire department is one of several organizations here at Grissom that work

  • Dietzer-Hensley retires after 33 years at Grissom

    Throughout the years Grissom has seen many people come and go, but after three decades one familiar medic is saying goodbye.Among family, friends and fellow Airmen, Chief Master Louise Dietzer-Hensley, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron senior enlisted advisor, stood front and center one last time to

  • Burr assumes command of 74th ARS

    Airmen, family and friends gathered to witness the transfer of authority of one of Grissom's squadrons from one officer to another in a long-held tradition.Lt. Col. Brian Burr was given command of the 74th Air Refueling Squadron  as Lt. Col. James West relinquished command of the unit during a

  • Kokomo Boy Scouts tour Grissom

    "Being prepared" is the motto Boy Scouts live by, and prepared they were as they ventured with open minds and a willingness to learn Grissom's ways.Boy Scout Troop 570 from Kokomo, Ind., got a firsthand look at a KC-135R Stratotanker and its mission during a tour here June 10.The first stop for the

  • New Yellow Ribbon representative increases program participation

    For centuries yellow ribbons have been associated with returning  of  loved ones and messages of support and hope, and a new representative exemplifies that support and hope through Grissom's Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program.Second Lt. Stephanie Creel recently stepped into her new role as 434th

  • Grissom hosts family appreciation day picnic

    Working hard and playing hard is a motto for many military units, and for the Hoosier Wing the June unit training assembly was a time to play hard and have fun.The 434th Air Refueling Wing held its family appreciation day picnic here at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.,  June 6, 2015."We have

  • Cann named 2014 Civilian Supervisor of the Year

    A well-oiled machine by itself doesn't accomplish much, but under the direction of a leader can accomplish great things, and one such leader was recently recognized. Carole Cann, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron general supply specialist, was named Grissom's 2014 Civilian Supervisor of the Year

  • 434th ARW scheduled to showcase mission through 'Grissom after dark' series

    Grissom is scheduled to begin releasing the first of six series showcasing the 434th Air Refueling Wing's after-dark mission this summer.The first series will give an up-close perspective of the training and mission conducted by Grissom's fire department."The mission at Grissom never stops," said

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