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Two KC-135R Stratotankers from the 434 Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., refueled seven F/A-18 Hornets from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration team Sept. 26, 2018. The demonstration team linked up with the Hoosier Wing tankers while traveling from their home base at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla., en route to their next air show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

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Lt. Col. Douglas Perry, 434th Operations Support Squadron commander, left, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Brian Thompson, 434th Operations Group chief of standardization an evaluation, following an assumption of command ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 8, 2018. The main mission of the 434th OSS is to support the 434th Air Refueling Wing combat-ready KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Mota)

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Members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing leadership serve a holiday-themed meal in the dining facility at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 1, 2018. The 434th Force Support Squadron prepared turkey, ham, prime rib roast and other holiday staples in anticipation of 700 diners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

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Children interact with an explosive ordnance disposal robot during Family Appreciation Day at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 8, 2018. Airmen and their families were invited to have lunch and participate in various activities on base. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from the 5th Bomb Wing, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., prepares to be refueled by a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker during a refueling mission over the Midwest Aug. 24, 2018. Indiana's two flying wings partnered with Employee Support of the Guard and Reserve to fly 60 employers of guardsmen and reservists on a boss lift aimed at educating them about their employees' military service and responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Massey)

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Retired Gunnery Sgt. Nick Popaditch delivers a speech at the Marine Corps Ball in Indianapolis, Ind., Nov. 17, 2018. Popaditch gained fame as the "Cigar Marine" for a photo of him taken as his unit toppled the statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad, and has published multiple books about the Marine Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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Maj. Gen. Randall Ogden, 4th Air Force commander, and Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, back row to the left, along with command staff from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana pose with the Raincross Trophy at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Nov. 21, 2018. The 434th ARW was awarded the Raincross Trophy for distinguishing itself as the best unit in 4th Air Force between Oct. 2017 and Sept. 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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A loadmaster from the 337th Airlift Squadron directs an oncoming vehicle for loading cargo onto a C-5 Galaxy Nov. 2, 2018 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The 84,700 pounds of cargo contained nearly 500,000 meals that are headed for Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jami K. Lancette)

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Master Sgt. Johnathan Ash, 337th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, briefs Airmen from Westover Air Reserve base, Massachusetts, and Airmen from the 49th Aerial Port Squadron prior to loading cargo for a humanitarian aid mission Nov.2, 2018 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The 84,700 pounds of cargo contained nearly 500,000 meals that are headed for Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jami K. Lancette)

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Stacey Pennington, Grissom's family readiness consultant, and Tech. Sgt. Daniel Huff, 434th Force Support Squadron family readiness technician, pose for the camera as they complete the Halloween 5K event at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Oct. 31, 2018. Over a dozen runners participated, and attendees were encouraged to run in costume. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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Jack Kanning and Thomas Lennon, Grissom Fire Department firefighters, carry a hose toward a live fire in the Smokehouse, a fire training simulator, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 26, 2018. Grissom firefighters train in the Smokehouse frequently to practice putting out fire and rescuing victims while in a controlled, monitored environment. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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Two KC-135R Stratotankers from the 434 Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., refueled seven F/A-18 Hornets from the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aerial demonstration team Sept. 26, 2018. The demonstration team linked up with the Hoosier Wing tankers while traveling from their home base at Pensacola Naval Air Station, Fla., en route to their next air show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

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Spc. Mason Seibert, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Knowles, prepare a mannequin for medical evacuation during an Army Warrior Tasks competition at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 21, 2018. Both soldiers are 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP specialists, who along with 11 other 3-man teams participated in the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Mota)

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Lt. Col. Douglas Perry, 434th Operations Support Squadron commander, left, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Brian Thompson, 434th Operations Group chief of standardization an evaluation, following an assumption of command ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 8, 2018. The main mission of the 434th OSS is to support the 434th Air Refueling Wing combat-ready KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Mota)

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An American flag rests at half-staff and reflects off the side of a 434th Air Refueling Wing fire engine during a 9/11 memorial ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 11, 2018. More than 50 firemen, police, Airmen, NCOs, officers, and civilians came together to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

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Airmen play life-sized foosball during Wingman Day at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 4, 2018. The event featured live music, games, inflatables, table campaigns and snacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

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Col. Gates retires after 30 years of service

Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Col. Hiram 'Paul' Gates III during his retirement ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., July 15, 2018. Gates first joined Grissom in 2011 as a KC-135R Stratotanker instructor pilot with the 72nd Air Refueling Squadron and retired as the 434th ARW vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katrina Heikkinen)

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From the left, Tim McBee, Tim Holmgren, Cory Beck, Col. Larry Shaw, Joel Nickelson, and Chris Cockle stand in the infield at the Kokomo Municipal Stadium Aug. 18. The team represented the Air Force in an inter-service homerun derby contest. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)

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From the left, Staff Sgt. Adam Childers, Tech. Sgt. Richard Barrett, and Staff Sgt. Bo Hall, all 434th Security Forces Squadron fire team members, react to contact while U. S. Army Staff Sgt. David Christopher, 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP specialist and event evaluator, scores their performance, during an Army Warrior Tasks competition at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 21, 2018. Childers, Barett and Hall were one of twelve 3-man teams and the only Air Force team to participate in the competition developed to test combat skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ben Mota)

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An A-10 Warthog flown by Lt. Col. Curt Martin, a pilot from the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., flies off the wing of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom, Ind. during an Indiana Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve event Aug. 24, 2018. More than 60 people, nominated by Guard and Reserve members from the 434th ARW, the 122th FW, and the 181st Intelligence Wing in Terre Haute Ind., had a hands-on tour of the base that concluded with an air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Christopher Massey)

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Tech. Sgt. Daniel Huff, 434th Force Support Squadron readiness technician, emerges from a pool of water at the end of the obstacle course during a combat dining in at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 18, 2018. Grissom held its first combat dining in since 2007, where Airmen faced several fun challenges and were encouraged to show off their homemade uniforms. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Massey)

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Charging the Grog

Maj. Gen. Ken Lewis, Air Force Reserve Command director of air space and information operations, and Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, charge the Grog to commence a combat dining in at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 18, 2018. Grissom held its first combat dining in since 2007, where Airmen faced several fun challenges and were encouraged to show off their homemade uniforms. (U.S. Air Force Photo / Staff Sgt. Christopher Massey)

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Senator Donnelly staff visits Grissom

Brig. Gen. Kip Clark, Indiana Air National Guard assistant adjutant general, is greeted by Col. Dwight Meese, 434th Maintenance Group commander at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug 7, 2018. Clark, Senator Joe Donnelly’s staff, including Michael Hermann, military legislative assistant, John Galer, military fellow, and Jerry Hadley, Indiana ANG state operations director, got a hands-on experience of the Hoosier Wing during a base tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katrina Heikkinen)

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Runners from Grissom’s Dog Days of Summer 5k pose for a photo at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., July 25, 2018. Grissom holds a variety of runs throughout the year with the next being scheduled Aug. 29, 2018. (U.S. photo by Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

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Hollis Promotion

Colonel Brian Hollis, 434th Operations Group commander, addresses the audience at his assumption of command ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., July 15, 2018. Hollis filled the vacancy of Lt. Col. Todd Moody, who retired in June. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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Grissom participates in Oshkosh airshow with Blue Angels

Five of the U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet Blue Angels from Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida, fly beside a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker over the Midwest July 25, 2018. Grissom represented the Hoosier Wing’s air refueling capabilities and participated in the annual Airventure Oshkosh Air Show with the Blue Angels at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Katrina Heikkinen)

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Medical dominates in Grissom’s first annual corn-hole tournament

Ralph Ross right, 434th Security Forces Squadron let a bag fly during the first Grissom corn hole tournament here July 14, 2018. The 434th Aerospace Medicine Squadron swept the competition defeating the 434th Force Support Squadron in the final round. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jami K. Lancette)

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Col. Gates retires after 30 years of service

Col. Hiram 'Paul' Gates III, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander, left, and Col. Larry Shaw, 434th ARW commander, are all smiles after getting doused when landing what was his final flight June 21, 2018, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Gates retired July 1, 2018 after 30 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Douglas Hays)

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Moody retires after 36 years of military service

Lt. Col. Todd Moody, taxis on the runway as Grissom’s firetrucks trucks hose him down upon landing in what was his final flight June 6, 2018, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Moody is retiring after more than 36 years in uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Douglas Hays)

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Shaking hands with Pence

Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, shakes hands with Vice President Mike Pence during a meet-and-greet in Indianapolis May 18, 2018. Shaw and five other key leadership from Grissom Air Reserve Base were invited to meet with Pence prior to his tax reform speech at the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

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Grissom Airmen march in 102nd Indy 500

U.S. Armed Forces military procession members stand at attention during the 102nd Indianapolis 500 May 27, 2018. More than 200 service members participated in the march as part of the pre-race ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katrina Heikkinen)

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LRS wins effectiveness award

The 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron stands in formation at Grissom Air Reserve Base. The squadron was selected as Air Force Reserve Command’s Daedalian Maj. Gen. Warren Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award winner for 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

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MXG Champions

Members of the 434th Maintenance Group celebrate outgunning the 434th Security Forces Squadron during Grissom's annual basketball tournament April 7, 2018. The maintainers locked up the title by downing the defenders 36-28. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Katrina Heikkinen)

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Children interact with an explosive ordnance disposal robot during Family Appreciation Day at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 8, 2018. Airmen and their families were invited to have lunch and participate in various activities on base. (U.S. Air Force photo / Senior Airman Harrison Withrow)

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Grissom's 2018 year end photo review

Published Dec. 31, 2018
By Senior Airman Harrison Withrow
434th ARW Public Affairs

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Grissom's 2018 year end photo review contains photos taken by the 434th Air Refueling Wing public affairs staff pertaining to Grissom and associated tenant units.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. The Citizen Airmen from the Hoosier Wing routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission.

Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.

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:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer

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