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Operation Centennial Contact

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., flies through thick smoke during Operation Centennial Contact, June 27, 2023. The operation was intended to display aerial refueling capabilities in a nationwide celebration but was complicated in parts of the midwest by smog from ongoing Canadian wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis M. Morris)
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Grissom Celebrates Juneteenth

On the evening of Friday, June 9, approximately 100 Airmen from across Grissom. gathered to celebrate Juneteenth during the extended, primary unit training assembly. (Courtesy Photo)
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Centennial of Aerial Refueling

On 23 June 1923, four lieutenants, Virgil Hine, Frank Seifert, Lowell H. Smith and John P. Richter at US Army Air Service Station Rockwell Field, San Diego conducted the world's first refueling. Using a surplus WWI bomber, the DeHaviland DH.4B, as a testbed, the crew passed 75 gallons of gasoline via gravity hose extending the range of their receiver to 6 hours 38 minutes.
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Centennial of Aerial Refueling

Aerial refueling came a long way from a rubber hose from one biplane to another. Here, four U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors and a Grissom KC-135 Stratotanker, conduct aerial refueling over the continental United States, during an exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Mary Greenwood)
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Colonel Pemberton retires

The crowd applauses after Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, received his Certificate of Retirement during his retirement ceremony, May 7, 2023, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Pemberton assumed command of the 434th ARW in March 2021 and is retiring after 37 years of service to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Colonel Pemberton retires

Andrew Pemberton and Katherine Schink, the son and daughter of Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, receive The Military Child Medals during Pemberton’s retirement ceremony, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The Military Child Medals bestow recognition for the hardships and sacrifices children of military members endure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Colonel Pemberton retires

Dawn Pemberton, Key Spouse and wife to Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, pins a Legion of Merit medal during his retirement ceremony, May 7, 2023, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The Legion of Merit medal is bestowed to service members who have distinguished themselves through meritorious conduct. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Colonel Pemberton retires

Katherine Schink, the daughter of Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, sings the National Anthem during his retirement ceremony, May 7, 2023, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Pemberton’s career spans over 37 years and 21 assignments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Colonel Pemberton retires

Major General Erich Novak, mobilization assistant to the commander of Pacific Air Forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, presents Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, with a certificate of retirement, May 6, 2023, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Pemberton’s career spans over 37 years and 21 assignments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Area schools hold military signing day events

Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, administers the oath of enlistment to military signees during a Peru High School military signing day event May 1. Schools from both Peru and Kokomo held events to recognize the next generation of citizen warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Jami Lancette)
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Area schools hold military signing day events

Students from Northwestern High School in Kokomo sign certificates of intent to join the military on April 28, 2023. Schools from both Peru and Kokomo held events to recognize the next generation of citizen warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Jami Lancette)
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Area schools hold military signing day events

Col. Arianne Mayberry, 434th Maintenance Group commander, administers the oath of enlistment to Northwestern High School Students who decided to join the military. Schools from both Peru and Kokomo held events to recognize the next generation of citizen warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Jami Lancette)
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Area schools hold military signing day events

Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander poses with students from Western High School during a military signing day event held April 27, 2023. The students have opted to join the military after graduation. and become the next generation of citizen warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Jami Lancette)
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Area schools hold military signing day events

A Peru High School student sings the National Anthem during a military signing day event at the school May 1, 2023. The event highlighted those students who decided to join the military after graduation. and become the next generation of citizen warriors. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Jami Lancette)
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Grissom ATC wins multiple awards

The 434th Operations Support Squadron airfield operations won multiple awards for their exemplary work throughout the year keeping Grissom’s airfield running smoothly.
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Race to end sexual assault

April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month. On April 1, 2023, the sexual assault prevention and response office at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. held a half-kilometer race to raise awareness of the SAPR program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachel Barton)
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Race to end sexual assault

Tara Etycheson, Sexual Assault and Response Coordinator for Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., holds a basket of pastries for runners who participated in a half-kilometer race at the base. April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month. On April 1, 2023, the sexual assault prevention and response office at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. held a half-kilometer race to raise awareness of the SAPR program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachel Barton)
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Race to end sexual assault

April is sexual assault awareness and prevention month. On April 1, 2023, the sexual assault prevention and response office at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. held a half-kilometer race to raise awareness of the SAPR program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachel Barton)
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Colonel Pemberton completes final flight

Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, helps his grandson Liam spray water following his ‘fini flight’ at Grissom March 21, 2023. Friends, family, unit members and co-workers were all on hand to celebrate the colonel’s last flight before retirement in May. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jami Lancette)
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Colonel Pemberton completes final flight

Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife Dawn are all smiles following his final flight at Grissom March 21, 2023. Pemberton is scheduled to retire in May following 38 years of military service. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jami Lancette)
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