Cadets tour KC-135, Grissom Marine detachment Published May 9, 2014 By Tech. Sgt. Douglas Hays 434th ARW Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Potential recruits got a glimpse of military life during a recent visit to Grissom. Twenty-eight students from Anderson High School's Navy junior ROTC detachment visited the base to learn more about the base, the Air Force and Marine Corps. First stop for the group was Leatherneck Drive and Detachment One, Communication Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group. The Marines rolled out the proverbial camouflage carpet to show off their portable satellite systems, firearms training simulator, weapons and even a self-defense demonstration. The tour wrapped up in Dock 1, with the students visiting a static display of a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. After dividing into three groups, the cadets toured the aircraft's cockpit, boom pod and exterior while being briefed by aircrew members and crew chiefs. "Our tour program is designed to give maximum exposure in minimal time," said Tech. Sgt. Mark Orders-Woempner, deputy chief of public affairs. "We enjoy sharing our mission with groups and educating them on what we do here." Other groups interested in arranging a tour should contact the Public Affairs office at 765-688-3348 for more information. Grissom is home to the largest KC-135 unit in the Air Force Reserve Command, Airmen and aircraft from the 434th ARW routinely deploy around the world in support of the Air Force mission and U.S. strategic objectives. Stay connected with Grissom and the 434th ARW on Facebook and Twitter.
