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  • Saving lives, spreading smiles

    Inspired by the transformative impact of a gifted weekend vacation for his family during the final weeks of his mother's battle with multiple myeloma, Taylor founded Physicians for Wishes, an organization aimed at granting wishes to individuals with critical illness, in June 2023.

  • You want Katrina White in your corner

    White, a financial operations supervisor with the 434th Operations Support Squadron, is a kickboxer, and dedicated to fitness for herself and others. During the October unit training assembly White held a kickboxing class, and with each jab, kick and uppercut, she demonstrated, and shared, her

  • Support staff takes flight to see mission in action

    Over two dozen civilian support staff from the 434th Air Refueling Wing received an incentive flight June 25, to allow them to see firsthand how they support the mission. Employees from Grissom’s lodging and dining facilities, outdoor recreation and fitness center were joined by members of the

  • Teamwork and readiness highlighted during May commander’s call

    Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, hosted a commander's call during the unit training assembly, May 4, 2019.During the all-call, Shaw stressed the importance of teamwork and readiness during what’s expected to be a busy summer for Grissom.

  • Running improvement workshop set to begin at Grissom

    Military and civilian personnel at Grissom will have a unique opportunity to take advantage of a workshop here aimed at improving their running. Dustin Fulkerson, 434th Force Support Squadron exercise physiologist, will co-host a running improvement workshop at the Grissom fitness center. The

  • Civilian employers take flight during ESGR Boss Lift

    Fighting windy conditions and storms, several employers from around Indiana pushed through typical spring weather and took to the sky for a glimpse into military life. Forty-two employers throughout the state visited Grissom April 25-26 for an employer orientation aimed at showing them what Reserve

  • Grissom hosts NCO leadership course

    Several of Grissom’s non-commissioned officers recently completed training to sharpen their skills and help them become more effective leaders. Members from various units and career fields took part in the week-long Non-commissioned Officer Leadership Development course hosted on base.

Public Affairs Staff

Material contained on the Official Grissom Air Reserve Base Internet Web Site is written and produced by members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office. The award-winning staff includes:

Douglas Hays
Chief, public affairs

Maj. Elias Zani
Public affairs officer

Josh Weaver
Public affairs operations chief

Master Sgt. Josh Weaver
NCOIC of public affairs

Master Sgt. Rachel Barton
Staff writer

Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert
Staff writer

Senior Airman Alexis Morris
Staff writer

Senior Airman Elise Faurote
Staff writer