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434th ARW trains to project air power

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing flies along Michigan’s west coast during a training exercise, May 18, 2025. KC-135R Stratotankers are essential to the Air Force’s Global Reach and Global Power missions by providing mid-air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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434th ARW trains to project air power

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing flies through clouds over Lake Michigan and along Michigan’s west coast during a training exercise, May 18, 2025. During the training exercise, pilots assigned to the 72nd and 74th Air Refueling Squadrons performed touch and go's and flying in formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech.Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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434th ARW trains to project air power

Capt. Sean Hanna, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, looks over at another KC-135R Stratotanker during a training exercise, May 18, 2025. During the training exercise, pilots assigned to the 72nd and 74th Air Refueling Squadrons performed touch and go's and flying in formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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434th ARW trains to project air power

Maj. Andrew Carboneu, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, pilots a KC-135R Stratotanker alongside Capt. Sean Hanna, 74th ARS pilot, during a training exercise, May 18, 2025. During the training exercise, pilots assigned to the 72nd and 74th Air Refueling Squadrons performed touch and go's and flying in formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alexa Culbert)

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434th ARW trains to project air power

A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing flies over Lake Michigan during a training exercise, May 18, 2025. During the training exercise, pilots assigned to the 72nd and 74th Air Refueling Squadrons performed touch and go's and flying in formation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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434th ARW trains to project air power

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Col. Michael S. Albert - Official Photo

Col. Michael S. Albert is the deputy commander of the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana.

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Indiana state Rep. Stacey Donato (front) poses for a photo with Col. Van Thai, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, (left) and Lt. Col Joel Nickelson, 434th ARW KC-135 Stratotanker Pilot and safety officer, prior to a legislator flight departing Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 29, 2025. During the mission, the group witnessed an aerial refueling between Grissom's KC-135 and F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 122 nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., approaches a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434 th Air Refueling Wing, for fuel during an Indiana state legislator’s flight over central Indiana May 29, 2025. Indiana state legislators from across the state visited Grissom for a tour of the base, an insight of its current and future mission capabilities, and to meet with the Airmen behind the day-to-day operations of the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Col. Van Thai, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, explains aerial refueling to a group of Indiana state legislators during a refueling mission over Central Indiana, May 29, 2025. The base partnered with the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., to demonstrate the joint capabilities of the Indiana National Guard and Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Indiana state legislators and leadership from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. and 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., pose for a photo in front of a Grissom KC-135R Stratotanker shortly before taking off to witness an aerial refueling mission. The wings partnered to showcase their capabilities and give legislators a better understanding of the needs and capabilities of both wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Master Sgt. Alasdair Early, 434th Security Forces Squadron, combat arms NCOIC, demonstrates an assortment of weapons used by the squadron to a group of Indiana state legislator’s during a tour at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 29, 2025. Meeting with Airmen helped legislators understand the day-to-day operations of the base to advocate for future sustainment and growth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Four F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., fly in formation behind a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., over central Indiana May 29, 2025. The display of power demonstrates the joint relations between state Guardsman and Reserve citizen Airmen that ensure the protection of our nation both stateside and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Indiana state legislators and leadership from the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. and 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Ind., pose for a photo at the Grissom main gate May 29, 2025. The wings partnered to showcase their capabilities and give legislators a better understanding of the needs and capabilities of both wings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ben Mota)

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Valdes takes command of 434th Maintenance Group

Col. Van Thai, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, passes on the guidon to Lt. Col. John Valdes III, 434th Maintenance Squadron, during an Assumption of Command ceremony held on May 17, 2025, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Valdes previously served as the deputy commander of the 515th Mobility Operations Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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Valdes takes command of 434th Maintenance Group

Lt. Col. John Valdes III renders his first salute as the commander of the 434th Maintenance Group during an Assumption of Command ceremony held on May 17, 2025, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. There are 519 personnel assigned to the 434th Maintenance Group, and they are responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the Wing’s KC-135R Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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Valdes takes command of 434th Maintenance Group

Lt. Col. John Valdes III, 434th Maintenance Group commander, speaks to the audience about his career experience during an Assumption of Command ceremony held on May 17, 2025, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Valdes assumed command over the 434th Maintenance Group during a ceremony held during the May UTA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

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Grissom hosts active threat integrated response training

Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. hosted an active threat integrated response course, April 15-17, 2025, bringing in both local and on-base emergency responders. The 27 participants consisted of 434th Security Forces Squadron, Peru Police Department, Miami County Sheriff’s Department, Grissom Fire, Indianapolis, Frankfurt, Monticello, and Sugar Creek Township fire departments, as well as emergency managers from Miami and Grant counties and the Indianapolis Department of Homeland Security. (U.S.Air Force courtesy photo)