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  • Grissom Marines conquer swim qualifications

    While every Marine is a rifleman, these amphibious warriors are also proficient swimmers, enabling them to rise from the depths of the sea to challenges the nation places on their shoulders.Marine reservists of Detachment 1, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics

  • Risk management tips help keep motorcyclists safe

    While the 101 Critical Days of Summer campaign focuses on risk management during the warmer months, another safety concern occurs much sooner with the onset of nice weather.With the days getting longer and spring closer, motorcyclists are encouraged to use risk management before getting their bikes

  • Sigler returns to Grissom, assumes command of 434th OG

    One of the primary purposes of a change of command ceremony is to let troops know who a commander was, but during a recent ceremony the incoming commander was not an unfamiliar face.Col. Mark Sigler took command of the 434th Operations Group during a special ceremony held here March 7.Col. Doug

  • Grissom holds St. Patrick's Day fun run

    Eleven runners laced up their shoes and hit the trail for an 8K St. Patrick's Day fun run here March 18.Kelly Strader,  wife of Timothy Strader, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron noncommissioned officer of equipment, was the fastest with a time of 35:06. Timothy finished second with a time of 40:23."We

  • Grissom civilians recognized for service longevity

    Civilian employees of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recognized for time in service awards during a recent civilian commander's call held here.The following employees were recognized for their time spent as civil servants:Forty-year service awards:Michael Thompson, 434th Operations Support

  • Grissom announces Airman promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe.Twenty two 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen were recently promoted here. Their names are as follows:To chief master sergeant:- Tyra White, 434th Air Refueling WingTo master sergeant:- Spencer Montague, 434th Aircraft Maintenance

  • Gates pins on eagles

    Airmen and family members filled Gus Grissom Hall to witness a long-standing tradition as one of Grissom's own was pinned with an eagle.Col. Hiram P. Gates III, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, was recently promoted to the rank of colonel in front of family, friends and peers during a pin-on

  • PA member garners Military Achievement Award

    Recognizing service that goes above and beyond the call of duty is a staple of the Veteran's Day Council of Indianapolis who chose to honor one of Grissom's own.Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota, 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs specialist, was honored by the council with an Indiana Military

  • Six Grissom Airmen recognized during NCO induction ceremony

    Airmen here not only tacked on an extra stripe recently, they took on greater responsibility and moved up in the chain of command.Six Airmen took part in a time honored tradition that recognized them as they took the next step in their careers becoming non-commissioned officers and senior NCO's, at

  • Grissom hosts elected, civic leaders for State of Base

    Grissom hosted a "State of Base" address for elected officials and civic leaders at Grissom Feb. 13.Attendees met at Grissom's dining facility for dinner and a presentation on the current state of affairs at the base by Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander.During the presentation,

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