Educating local civic leaders Published Nov. 17, 2009 GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Brig. Gen. Dean Despinoy, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander, addresses members of the Peru (Ind) Rotary Club. General Despinoy was the guest speaker at the group's weekly luncheon meeting on Nov. 17 and provided the packed house at the Siding Restaurant with an in-depth presentation that covered the 434th ARW mission, Air Force Reserve contributions to our nation's defense, employer support, annual economic impact and Grissom's overall impact on the local community.