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Flournoy addresses 434th ARW, thanks Airmen for outstanding year

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  Maj. Gen. John Flournoy, 4th Air Force commander, recently addressed the 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen in a video thanking them for their hard work and dedication to the mission.

"When I reflect back to what you've done this year, what comes to mind first is wow!" said Flourney

The accomplishments mentioned were Grissom's flying hours, Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, Cyber Command Readiness Inspection, deployments, recycling/energy conservation and Grissom's fire training facility.

"What you did was set the benchmark and gold standard for others to follow," explained Flourney. "You flew, flew and flew; accumulating more than 7,000 flying hours!

"That's more than you've flown for 15 years and even dating back to when you had more aircraft," he added. "I know I can't cover everything you've done in this short time, but I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know that your work and reputation shines brightly.

"From the 4th Air Force family to yours, I want to extend best wishes for happy holidays; thanks again for your service, your commitment and your support to our great nation," he concluded.

To see the full version of Flournoy's message to Grissom click here.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker in the Air Force Reserve Command.

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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