May 11, 2023 Grissom bids farewell to Col. Thom Pemberton The Grissom community bid farewell to Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, after serving nearly four decades. Pemberton retired from the U.S. Air Force Reserve in during a ceremony here May 6, 2023.
May 8, 2023 Reserve transitions to Defense Travel System Air Force Reserve Command is continuing steps to prepare for the transition to a single travel management system which, when completed Oct. 1, 2023, will mark a transformational effort for the command.
May 2, 2023 Local schools hold military signing days Three area schools dedicated time for military enlistees to step into the spotlight and be recognized for their dedication serving in the military.
April 18, 2023 Airfield Operations Wins Multiple Awards The 434th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations won multiple awards for their exemplary work throughout the year keeping Grissom’s airfield running smoothly.
April 4, 2023 Grissom holds fun .5k run for serious cause On April 1, Grissom Air Force Reserve Base held a .5 K race. The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office organized the 3rd annual half-kilometer race for the April Unit Training Assembly, in observance of sexual assault awareness month.
March 22, 2023 Colonel Pemberton completes 'fini flight' Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander climbed from the cockpit of his KC-135 Stratotanker for the last time March 21, 2023, and was bombarded by a wall of water.
March 20, 2023 Maintainers race to replace KC-135 tail pins Grissom maintainers moved with the efficiency of an Indy-car pit crew replacing the pins in a few Grissom KC-135R Stratotankers.
March 15, 2023 Grissom Tankers relocate for runway repair Aircraft, aircrew, maintainers and support staff are on the move as Grissom’s 12,501 foot runway gets a makeover.
Feb. 24, 2023 Grissom retires 'Spirit of JUST CAUSE' KC-135R A Grissom KC-135R Stratotanker is retiring after 60 years of military service!
Feb. 15, 2023 Nickson Takes Command of 434th SFS The 434th Security Forces Squadron said goodbye to their commander and welcomed a new one during a change of command ceremony here, February 4, 2023. Lt. Col. Matthew Garvelink relinquished command to Capt. Chadwick Nickson.