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  • Marines test combat fitness, garner excellent scores

    The U.S. military has long held the belief that its forces should train as they fight, a belief that was put to the test as Grissom's Marines proved their combat effectiveness with top scores. Marine reservists of Detachment 1, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine

  • Little engine that could: GFD gets rapid intervention vehicle

    Bigger isn't always better and a new fire truck at Grissom is shiny proof of that sentiment.Grissom got a new rapid intervention vehicle that will enhance the already strong firefighting capabilities of the Grissom Fire Department, said Tim McMahon, assistant chief of operations.The truck, tagged a

  • Grissom Airmen awarded medals

    For their meritorious service in the U.S. Air Force, 11 Grissom Airmen were recently awarded medals.Meritorious Service MedalEleven 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen were recently presented with Meritorious Service Medals. President Lyndon Johnson established the MSM by Executive Order 11448 on Jan.

  • Grissom AICUZ results help community planners

    Being a good neighbor often means looking out for one another, which is what Grissom's environmental management team sought to do with a recently released study.Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, along with members of the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron, held a public meeting to

  • Grissom hands unite against domestic violence

    Grissom Airmen sent a powerful message, not with written words or speech, but with creative hearts and colorful hands. As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aimed at educating people on how they can help end abuse, Grissom held an "I can, we can" project here Oct. 15."The purpose of the 'I

  • Grissom wishes everyone a Happy Diwali

    The men and women of Grissom Air Reserve Base wish everyone a Happy Diwali!Diwali, colloquially known as the Festival of Lights, is a five-day Hindu festival that signifies the renewal of life, with the third day celebrated as the main festival day."Diwali" literally means "rows of lighted lamps,"

  • Grissom announces Airmen promotions

    From their first to their last, America's Airmen earn each stripe of rank.Nearly 25 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen earned their next stripe as they were recently promoted here. Their names are as follows:To senior master sergeant:- Brian Rude, 434th Logistics Readiness SquadronTo master sergeant:-

  • Grissom celebrates Columbus Day

    In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.That rhyme has helped people of all ages remember a key milestone in North American history, a milestone which Grissom recognizes as the base celebrates Columbus Day today.After leading a fleet of three ships on a 10-month voyage in a quest to reach lucrative

  • Grissom to release AICUZ study results at public meeting

    Grissom will announce the findings of an air installation compatible use zone, or AICUZ, study during a public meeting at the Miami County Economic Development Authority building located just outside the base on Oct 23 at 7 p.m.The public meeting will introduce the AICUZ program, the study's

  • Grissom celebrates 20th anniversary of realignment as air reserve base

    Grissom has gone through several transitions throughout its history, but one transition that changed the lives of everyone here can still be heard through the voices of employees who experienced it first-hand. Grissom commemorated its 20-year anniversary realignment as a reserve base Oct. 1."I found

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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