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Honorary commanders learn about the 434th Operations Group

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GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., --  Learning about flight simulator training for KC-135 pilots and how Grissom controls the skies over North Central Indiana was part of the experience for five of Grissom's honorary commanders during their recent interactive tour of the 434th Operations Group.  Activities included  tours of the base's air traffic control facility, ATC simulator and KC-135 flight simulator. 

There are seven honorary commanders at Grissom representing the 434th Air Refueling Wing, 434th Operations Group, 434th Maintenance Group, 434th Mission Support Group, 434th ARW Command Chief, U.S. Army Reserve and U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

A select number of civic, community and business leaders are chosen each year to participate in Grissom's Honorary Commanders program. The goal is to provide the Honorary Commanders with a first-hand look at Grissom, its mission, and organizations.

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