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  • A reserve base with fulltime capabilities: Grissom hosts ATTACK-U exercise

    While most people run from disasters a small group of others move toward them, but without specialized training that might not be possible.That specialized training came from a unique 10-day course known as All-hazards, Tactics, Techniques for Comprehensive Knowledge University - or ATTACK-U. This

  • Memorial Day: Grissom remembers the fallen

    Today, Grissom, along with all Americans, remembers those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom's sake.On this Memorial Day, all Americans are encouraged to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the

  • Conwell named first sergeant of the year

    Not every gem sparkles the same, but one of Grissom's 'diamonds' sparkled the brightest in 2014. Master Sgt. Wendi Conwell, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron first sergeant, was recently selected as 434th Air Refueling Wing's First Sergeant of the Year for 2014."I am so proud of her for winning this

  • ATC civilian named Non-Supervisory Civilian of the Year

    Operating behind the scenes doesn't afford many a chance in the spotlight, but an act of vandalism changed that for one Grissom member making him an award winner.John Rhoutsong, 434th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control training and standardization manager, was named 2014 non-supervisory

  • Medical technician named Airman of the Year

    Going above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure the mission is successful is part of the core beliefs and values of the Air Force; it's also a belief that a recently named Airman of the Year practices day in and day out. This year, Senior Airman Brent Cannon, 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe.Twenty-five 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen were recently promoted here.Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant:-Adam Loos, 434th Civil Engineer SquadronTo master sergeant:- Willis Franklin, 434th Avionics Maintenance

  • Reinhart retires after 34 years of service

    From enlisted fuel cell mechanic to 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, one individual defined the term 'the sky's the limit' during his Air Force career.Amid family, friends and fellow Airmen, Col. Bryan Reinhart, said goodbye to the Air Force after 34 years of service during his retirement

  • AFRC command chief visits Grissom, sends message to enlisted force

    Chief Master Sgt. Cameron Kirksey, Air Force Reserve Command's command chief master sergeant, met with Grissom Airmen and got an up-close look at the Hoosier Wing before attending an all-call here May 3."The visit went great," said Chief Master Sgt. Robert Herman, 434th Air Refueling Wing command

  • Grissom Airmen earn CCAF degrees

    Not only are many of the Air Force's enlisted members able to call themselves graduates of basic military training, they can also call themselves college graduates.This is now true for 41 Airmen assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen as they recently earned their Community College of the

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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