Grissom civilians recognized for service longevity Published March 18, 2015 By Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- 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. Stay connected with the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.