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Tanker overview

Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, listen as Tech. Sgt. Ben Bond, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, explains his Air Force generational background during a KC-135R Stratotanker tour at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 16, 2015. As part of her two-day visit, James had the opportunity to meet with Grissom Airmen and witnessed first-hand the Hoosier Wing's air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Chief of safety

Maj. Jeffrey Benware, 434th Air Refueling Wing chief of safety (left), observes Master Sgt. Jason Washburn, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expeditor, ensures a proper seal of a cargo door at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 19, 2015. Benware manages ground, weapons and flight safety, and conducts investigations to prevent mishaps and correct inadequacies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Chief of safety

Master Sgt. Jason Washburn, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline expeditor (left), and Maj. Jeffrey Benware, 434th Air Refueling Wing chief of safety, review aircraft technical orders at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 19, 2015. During the day, Benware works to prevent base mishaps and preserve combat capability, but by night, he is a KC-135R Stratotanker pilot for the 74th Air Refueling Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Chief of safety

Maj. Jeffrey Benware, 434th Air Refueling Wing chief of safety, observes a KC-135R Stratotanker take off at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 19, 2015. As the new chief of safety, Benware’s duties include mishap prevention and combat capability preservation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Chief of safety

Maj. Jeffrey Benware, 434th Air Refueling Wing chief of safety, observes a KC-135R Stratotanker take off at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 19, 2015. As an Air Force technician and KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, Benware’s operational background offers direct insight into mitigating mishaps by implementing safety as the number one key to success. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Refueling after dark

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Miss., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. during a night-time aerial refueling mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. During nighttime refueling, boom operators can use the natural light from the stars and the moon to help refuel the receiver aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Cockpit from a nightvision perspective

Lt. Col. Rich Day, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, operates the controls of a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker during a nighttime aerial refueling mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. Pilots rely on illuminated instruments that appear green in the photo due to the use of a night-vision lens. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Documenting the fuel

Staff Sgt. Scott Floyd, 74th Air Refueling Squadron inflight refueling technician, documents fuel transfer amounts onboard a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker after a night-time aerial refueling mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. Inflight refueling technicians, sometimes referred to as boom operators, operate equipment that connects a KC-135 with a receiver aircraft in flight so fuel can be transferred. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Cockpit lights keep gauges visible

Lights from the cockpit of a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. shine bright during a nighttime aerial refueling mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. Pilots rely on illuminated instruments to help fly the aircraft during missions after dark. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Refueling through a night-vision lens

Staff Sgt. Scott Floyd, 74th Air Refueling Squadron, performs inflight refueling operations onboard a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during a night-time mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. The refueling mission gave crew members from both aircraft hands on nighttime training in aerial refueling to keep them ready for any mission around the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Refueling during in the shadows

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. during a nighttime aerial refueling mission over Southern Kansas, Oct. 21, 2015. The KC-135 has a system of exterior lights located on the belly of the aircraft, just behind the nose gear, and flood lights on the boom pod used to pass fuel to the receiver aircraft during low-light conditions.(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Change of command

Lt. Col. James Ballas, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron, speaks to members of the 434th CES after accepting command during a change of command ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 5, 2015. Ballas previously served at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., before coming to the Hoosier state. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Passing the guidon

Lt. Col. James Ballas, right, accepts command of the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron from Col. Scott Russell, 434th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 5, 2015. Ballas replaced outgoing commander, Lt. Col. Paul Brenner during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen)
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Flournoy addresses 434th ARW for outstanding year

Maj. Gen. John Flournoy, 4th Air Force commander, addressed the 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen in a video thanking them for their hard work and dedication to the mission during the 434th ARW Commander's Call at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Dec. 6, 2015. The accomplishments mentioned were Grissom's flying hours, Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection, Cyber Command Readiness Inspection, deployments, recycling/energy conservation and Grissom's fire training facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Michael Quiboloy)
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434th CS sets bar high during CCRI

The 434th Communications Squadron recently received high marks on their Command Cyber Readiness Inspection while setting the bar for other organizations. The CCRI is a network inspection conducted by Defense Information Systems Agency aimed at improving security of the Department of Defense information network. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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Become a recruiter

Become an Air Force Reserve Recruiter today. Contact Senior Master Sgt. David Williford at (765) 688-2020 for more information.
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Grissom after dark: 434th SFS showcases night mission

Pages 16 and 17 from the 2015 4th Quarter of the Heartland Warrior portray the 434th Security Forces Squadron in the Grissom after dark series released from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Sept. 29, 2015. With over 1,200 acres of land, more than two billion dollars of real property and 16 KC-135R Stratotankers the 434th SFS plays a vital role protecting Grissom's resources.
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Chief Master Sgt. James K. Clouse Trophy

Col. Anna Schulte, 434th Maintenance Group commander, poses with the Chief Master Sgt. James K. Clouse Trophy at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., Nov. 20, 2015. The award is presented to recognize excellence among maintenance organizations within Fourth Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Record flight hours

1st Lt. Tim Robertson, 74th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, completes final checks before takeoff on a night refueling mission over Kansas, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Oct. 20, 2015. Grissom recently logged over 7,000 flight hours during fiscal 2015 – a historical record and an increase of 36 percent from fiscal 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Ben Mota)
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Veterans Day

In observance of Veterans Day, the 434th Air Refueling Wing honored those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Formally known as Armistice Day, President Dwight D. Eisenhower officially signed the President Proclamation of 3071 in 1954 to designate November 11 as Veterans Day, a day to honor all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.(U.S. Air Force Graphic/Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Mota)
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