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Honorary commanders learn about mission support

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GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., --  Six of Grissom's honorary commanders received a first-hand look at the varied responsibilities of the 434th Mission Support Group during a recent base visit and tour.

Hosted by Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander, the visit included an in-depth presentation on the organization, interactive tours of the Security Forces Squadron and Base Fire Department., and a look at the base's recently renovated transportation building and motor pool.

Grissom honorary commanders included Dr. Robert Beckett, honorary Army reserve commander; Jessica Green, honorary operations group commander; Dr. Michael Harris, honorary wing commander; Leilan McNally, honorary maintenance group commander; Chris Theisen, honorary command chief; and Andrea Zwiebel, honorary mission support group commander, each planted a tree in a specailly designated area adjacent to the wing headquarters building.

The honorary commander program is a special community outreach activity designed to provide selected civic leaders with a behind the scenes look at Grissom and its many diverse missions.

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