Communicator makes staff! Published Dec. 7, 2009 GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Brig. Gen. Dean Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Larry Brady, right, present a certificate to Staff Sgt. Nathan Holtrop, a computer systems operator with the 434th Communications Squadron, recognizing his induction into the NCO ranks. The presentation was made during a special ceremony to honor those who were recently promoted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Doug Hays)