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Grissom civilians recognized for service longevity

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
Civilian employees of the 434th Air Refueling Wing were recognized for time in service awards during a recent civilian commander's call held here.

The following employees were recognized for their time spent as civil servants:

Forty-year service awards:
Michael Thompson, 434th Operations Support Squadron
Lee Stonestree, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron

Thirty-year service awards:
David Marien, 434th OSS
James Burkhart, 434th CES
Col. Scott Russell, 434th Mission Support Group
Steven Reshkus, 434th CES
Jeffrey Smith, 434th OSS
James Christensen, 434th Force Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Eric Saddlemire, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Thomas Parkins, 434th CES

Twenty-year service awards:
Master Sgt. Janet Rector, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron
Kathleen Stiers, 434th Maintenance Squadron
Master Sgt. Matthew Huston, 434th Air Refueling Wing
Mark Fackler, 434th CES
Senior Master Sgt. Troy Bell, 434th AMXS

Ten-year service awards:
Tech. Sgt. Troy Bell, 434th AMXS
Nathan Gann, 434th Security Forces Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Anthony Abney, 434th MXS.

The mission of the 434th ARW is to develop and maintain the operational capability of its units and train reservists for worldwide duty. Civil service employees are an essential part Grissom and serve critical roles in maintaining unit readiness and daily operations.

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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:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer