Facility upgrades continue at Grissom Published June 1, 2011 By Staff Sgt. Carl Berry 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Makeovers can range from a new haircut to the implantation of dental veneers or eye-color-changing contact lenses but at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., the base will be getting a makeover in the form of renovations and new construction. Major renovations and construction projects that either are taking place or will start in the near future at Grissom include a new sports complex, an expanded base exchange, a new control tower and a total renovation of Bldg. 420, the motor pool. Some of the renovations being completed in Bldg. 420 are the installation of a new heating, ventilating and air conditioning unit; a steeper roof; restructured office space; and additional lighting. "The renovations in Bldg. 420 are scheduled to be completed in January 2012," said Thomas Lennon, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron construction management chief. "We have to write up an amended agreement with one of the contractors, because some of the original plumbing was rusted and unusable." The sports complex is still in the drafting stages, but the current plans consist of a running track, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, a new softball diamond and a flag football field, said Mr. Lennon. "Due to the construction and renovations occurring on base, Grissom employees and reservists should be mindful of traffic detours, obstacles on the road, and more traffic on base," he added. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
