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Grissom Airman from Nigeria becomes U.S. citizen

Senior Airman Gentle Onuora is a pest management specialist for the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. Born in Nigeria, Onuora moved to the United States in 2015. On October 13, 2021 he obtained U.S. citizenship through his military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Rachel Barton)
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Curl assumes command of OSS

Col. Douglas Perry Jr., 434th Operations Group commander, passes the guidon of the 434th Operations Support Squadron to Lt. Col. David Curl Jr. 434th OSS commander, during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Gus Grissom Hall, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 15, 2022. During the ceremony Curl assumed command of the 434th OSS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff SGt. Michael Hunsaker)
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Curl assumes command of OSS

Col. Douglas Perry Jr., 434th Operations Group commander, points at the crowd during an Assumption of command ceremony at Gus Grissom Hall, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 15, 2022. Perry presided over the ceremony in which Lt. Col. David Curl Jr. assumed command of the 434th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Hunsaker)
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Curl assumes command of OSS

434th Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard march to present the colors during an Assumption of Command ceremony at Gus Grissom Hall, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 15, 2022. During the ceremony Lt. Col. David Curl Jr. took command of the 434th Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Hunsaker)
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Dignified transfer brings Fort Wayne Marine Home

1st Lieutenant Daniel Borgerding from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group salutes the remains of Matthew J. Tomkiewicz during a dignified transfer April 2, 2022 at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tomkiewicz was one of four Marines killed March 18, 2022, during a training flight near Bodo, Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2022 (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rita Jimenez)
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Dignified transfer brings Fort Wayne Marine home

Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, transfer the remains of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 2, 2022. Tomkiewicz was one of four U.S. Marines killed March 18, 2022, during a training flight near Bodo, Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)
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Dignified transfer brings Fort Wayne Marine home

Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, transfer the remains of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 2, 2022 at the 122nd Fighter Wing. Tomkiewicz was one of four U.S. Marines killed March 18, 2022, during a training flight near Bodo, Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joshua Weaver)
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Dignified transfer brings Fort Wayne Marine home

Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, transfer the remains of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Matthew J. Tomkiewicz of Fort Wayne, Indiana, April 2, 2022. Tomkiewicz was one of four U.S. Marines killed March 18, 2022, during a training flight near Bodo, Norway during Exercise Cold Response 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)
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Dignified transfer brings Fort Wayne Marine home

Lauren Tomkiewicz grieves at the casket of her husband Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz upon his arrival at the 122nd Fighter Wing ANG base Indiana. The couple’s dog, Kevin Bacon, is by her side. Tomkiewicz and three others died during a training mission March 18, near Bodo Norway. The Marines were participating in Exercise Cold Response 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)
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Know your role

A Development and Training Flight trainee snaps a photo of a B-2 Spirit during in-air refueling on a KC-135R Stratotanker, March 5, 2022, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The D&TF prepares the trainees for Basic Military Trainee and their future careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Know your role

Development and Training Flight trainees peer out the window of a KC-135R Stratotanker during an incentive flight, March 5, 2022, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The D&TF prepares the trainees for Basic Military Trainee and their future careers in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexa Culbert)
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Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz

Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz
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Kevin Bacon

Capt. Matthew Tomkiewicz, wife Lauren and dog Kevin Bacon. (Photo provided by family)
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Perry assumes command of 434th OG

Col. Thomas Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, hands the guidon of the 434th Operations Group to Col. Douglas Perry Jr. at Gus Grissom Hall on Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Mar. 6. Perry received command of the group during a dual ceremony in which he pinned on the rank of colonel as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Hunsaker)
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2022 Annual Award Winners

434th Air Refueling Wing Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Staff Sgt. Andrew Davenport, firefighter, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron Staff Sgt. Davenport is a large part of Grissom’s fire department being Air Force Reserve Command’s only fire house with four national and DoD accreditations. During 2021 he not only completed 544 hours of training at the Fire Academy, but he earned the academy’s top graduate honors, but the recognition doesn’t stop there. He was recently named AFRC’s Fire Fighter of the year. Davenport also revamped the fire departments upgrade training program which resulted in their certification time being cut by 50 percent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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2021 Annual Award Winners

434th Air Refueling Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year Master Sgt. Angelique Hall, commanders inspection program NCOIC, 434th Air Refueling Wing Inspectors General Master Sgt. Hall is part of the best IGI team in AFRC. As a part of that team, she led the wings inspection program by overseeing multiple exercises throughout 2021. Hall also created an inspection execution brief and trained seven commanders on the five pillars of program development, resulting in quality of life improvements for 720 Airmen. When she’s not performing IGI duties, Hall is dedicated to professional development. She completed the flight chiefs course which added more tools to her arsenal to help mentor 106 Airmen in her unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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2021 Annual Award Winners

434th Air Refueling Wing Airman of the Year Senior Amn Kendall Ranges, non-destructive inspection journeyman, 434th Maintenance Squadron Senior Amn Ranges may have competed in the Airman category, but don’t let that distract you from the fact that this maintenance troop is a leader. During 2021 he mentored his fellow Airmen on analyzing engine oil analysis correlation samples, leading to a 100% lab certification. He also contributed to 1,700 sorties and 7,100 flight hours by evaluating 16 aircraft and ensuring they were mission capable 60 days ahead of the standard. During his time away from Grissom, Ranges is a full time student at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis where he obtained a 3.17 GPA and made the Dean’s list. He also supported the Indianapolis Veterans Association hospital by assisting the charge nurse for four months and providing COVID-19 aid to veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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Chief Bowden Retirement

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Bowden, 434th Mission Support Group, senior enlisted leader, speaks during his retirement ceremony on 5 February, 2022 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, IN. Bowden is retiring after 36 years in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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Chief Bowden Retirement

Chief Master Sgt. Michael Bowden, 434th Mission Support Group, senior enlisted leader, poses for a photo holding pictures of himself from basic training. Bowden is retiring after his quick four year enlistment to earn money for college turned into a 36 year career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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State of the Base

Col. Thom Pemberton 434th Air Refueling Wing commander speaks to members of the Grissom Community Council at the annual State of the Base event on 7 Feb, 2022 in Kokomo, IN. The council is a civilian non-profit organization whose goal is to support the men and women at Grissom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Josh Weaver)
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