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Grissom remembers 9/11

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  • By Senior Airman Andrew McLaughlin
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  Grissom Airmen and people around the country took time to remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, an event that fundamentally changed America and impacted many lives.

During morning reveille, more than 100 members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing stood in formation and saluted the American Flag as it was raised and then lowered to half-staff here Sept. 11 in remembrance of those who lost their lives eleven years ago.

"It's a showing of respect for our fallen comrades," said Chief Master Sgt. Karen Perkins, 434th ARW command chief.

The 9/11 attacks have also directly affected many of Grissom's Airmen, who have deployed around the world in support of operations since that day.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command.

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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