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May 18, 2025
Valdes takes command of 434th Maintenance Group

Airmen of the 434th Maintenance Group welcomed their new commander, Lt. Col. John J. Valdes III, during an Assumption of Command ceremony held on May 17, 2025, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The 434th Maintenance Group is responsible for overseeing the Wing’s flying mission and the
May 16, 2025
Grissom hosts active threat integrated response course

Grissom hosted an active threat integrated response course here April 15-17, bringing in both local and on-base emergency responders.
April 30, 2025
Bridging the Distance: 434th Communications Squadron trains with the 154th Communications Squadron

Geographic distance couldn't diminish the impact of a recent training partnership as members of the 434th Communications Squadron from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, joined forces with the 154th Communications Squadron, 154th Wing, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
April 29, 2025
Grissom Airmen Sharpen CBRNE Skills at Hoosier Dawn

Airmen of the 434th Air Refueling Wing participated in Hoosier Dawn, a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive training exercise, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, April 24-27.
April 27, 2025
Raising Awareness: Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

April is a significant month dedicated to raising awareness around two critical issues that affect our communities: Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM) and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). Both observances serve as reminders of our shared responsibility to ensure safe and
April 26, 2025
434th ARW inducts 67 NCOs and SNCOs

The 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. held a non-commissioned officer and senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony on March 1, 2025. 67 Airmen were recognized during the ceremony.
April 25, 2025
434th Air Refueling Wing inspector general retires after 35 years of service

The Hoosier Wing bid farewell to its inspector general, Col. Kyle Cioffero, after celebrating 35 years of service during his retirement ceremony at Gus Grissom Hall, Mar. 1, 2025.
Feb. 19, 2025
434th ARW joins partner nations at Cope North 2025

Airmen of the 434th Air Refueling Wing deployed to participate in Cope North 2025, a joint field-training exercise focused on strengthening the capabilities of partner nations through integrated operations and training to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Feb. 10, 2025
Grissom Civil Engineers named for three AFRC awards

The 434th Civil Engineer Squadron recently received three Air Force Reserve Command awards for 2024.AFRC selected the 434th Fire Department at Grissom to receive the Chief Master Sergeant Ralph E. Sanborn Award, recognizing them as the Outstanding Medium Fire Department of the Year. A firefighter
Jan. 16, 2025
Sanchez assumes command of the 49th Aerial Port Squadron

The 49th Aerial Port Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, welcomed a new commander on December 7, 2024. Maj. Yennishan N. P. Sanchez assumed command of the squadron during a formal ceremony.

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Josh Weaver
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Josh Weaver
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Valdes takes command of 434th Maintenance Group

Grissom hosts active threat integrated response course

Bridging the Distance: 434th Communications Squadron trains with the 154th Communications Squadron

Grissom Airmen Sharpen CBRNE Skills at Hoosier Dawn

Raising Awareness: Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

434th ARW inducts 67 NCOs and SNCOs

434th Air Refueling Wing inspector general retires after 35 years of service

434th ARW joins partner nations at Cope North 2025

Grissom Civil Engineers named for three AFRC awards

Sanchez assumes command of the 49th Aerial Port Squadron

Public Affairs Staff