Military Ball celebrates 60th Anniversary Published March 6, 2008 GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- The 434th Air Refueling Wing is hosting a military ball in celebration of the Air Force Reserve's 60th anniversary. It will also mark the 30th anniversary of the Air Force Reserve Command flying KC-135 Stratotankers from Grissom ARB. It was in 1978 when reserve KC-135s first arrived at the base. The event, a Rising Six initiative, is scheduled for April 5, and will be held at Dock 1 beginning with a mixer at 6 p.m. and followed by dinner at 7 p.m. "The ball will celebrate our traditions, heritage and unity in ranks," said Chief Master Sgt. Peri Rogowski, 434th Air Refueling Wing command chief. "It is one of many events to come, intended to boost morale and camaraderie at Grissom." Lt. Gen. John Bradley, chief of the Air Force Reserve and Air Force Reserve commander, will be a guest speaker for this event. Other guests include civic leaders from the local area and throughout the state.
