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  • Lt. Col. Brian Thompson is the Grissom Air & Space Expo director. The event is scheduled for Sept. 7-8 and will highlighted by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Army Golden Knights. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)

    The man behind the curtain: Thompson leads charge with air show planning

    For those who are looking forward to being spectators at the 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo, Sept. 7-8 can’t come soon enough. For those who are planning what is easily one of the biggest events to come to Grissom in more than 16 years, it might seem as though the calendar is hurtling toward that weekend.
  • Staff Sgt. Trenton Hawk, a 434th Civil Engineer Squadron technician, helps a student try on a bomb suit during a police week event at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., May 13, 2019. Students from area schools visited the base and participated in briefings and demonstrations from various law enforcement agencies throughout the state. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Dotson-Essett)

    Grissom hosts national police week event

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. As in years past, Grissom recently commemorated the week by hosting its own police week event here.
  • Rachel Grasmick, 434th Air Refueling Wing Key Spouse volunteer and Col. Larry Shaw, 434th ARW commander, pose for a photo after she received a key spouse award during a volunteer appreciation event at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, May 4, 2019. Grasmick received the 2018 Key Spouse award for her service to the program donating more than 250 hours supporting Airmen and family of Grissom service members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Mota)

    Grissom Key Spouses recognized for service to families

    Serving the families of those who serve, the 434th Air Refueling Wing’s Key Spouse program consists of 26 volunteer spouses. During an awards recognition event at Grissom, May 4, 2019, those volunteers were recognized for their selfless service and their commitment to helping families of deployed service members.
  • U.S. Air Force Col. Larry Shaw, highlights the importance of teamwork during a commander's call at Grissom Air Force Base, Ind., May. 4, 2019. During the all-call, Shaw reviewed Grissom's mission and vision, as well as his expectations for the busy year in regards to exercises and inspections. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Courtney Dotson-Essett)

    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.
  • Towering above most, Akinyemi Solanke, a structural apprentice with the 434th Civil Engineer Squadron, is right at home under the basket May 5, 2019 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The 6'11" native of Nigeria hopes to earn a roster spot with the All-Air Force men's basketball team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chris Massey)

    Grissom Airman to try out for All-Air Force Basketball Team

    At 6' 11" Akinyemi Solanke stands out in the crowd. That attention just may get him a spot on the All-Air Force Men's Basketball Team.
  • Dustin Fulkerson, 434th Force Support Squadron exercise physiologist, cheers on Airman as they run the runway during a physical fitness test at Grissom Air Reserve base, Ind., May 5, 2018. Fulkerson will teach a class aimed at helping Grissom members improve their running abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jami K. Lancette)

    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 hour-long classes are scheduled Monday’s and Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m., beginning May 13, 2019, and are open to all ages
  • Master Sgt. Michael Swick, 17th Airlift Wing Honor Guard member, works with 434th Air Refueling Wing members Airman 1st Class. Alexis Cockle, Master Sgt. Adam Reynolds, and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Turpen, during a training class held March 29, 2019 at Grissom. The Honor Guard is working to expand membership to support a variety of details. (U.S. Air Force photo/Douglas Hays)

    Practice makes perfect: Grissom honor guard holds new recruit training

    The Air Force honor guard is a distinguished presence at ceremonies that honor both the past and present. It undoubtedly takes bearing, precision and above all, practice to execute the drills and coordinated movements that are a part of storied Air Force moments.
  • Grissom personnel pose for a photo during a special Arbor Day ceremony held here April 26, 2019. Each year Arbor Day is celebrated on the last Friday of April. Its celebration provides an opportunity to learn about trees and take positive action to make the world a better place. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Ben Mota)

    Grissom recognized with tree city distinction

    Continuing in its tradition of excellence, Grissom was recently named a 2018 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management.
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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. Neil Samson
Public affairs officer

Ben Mota
Public affairs operations chief

Tech. Sgt. Josh Weaver
NCOIC of public affairs

Tech. Sgt. Jami Lancette
Staff writer

Staff Sgt. Chris Massey
Staff writer

Staff Sgt. Courtney Dotson-Essett
Staff writer

Staff Sgt. Michael Hunsaker
Staff writer

Senior Airman Jonathan Stefanko
Staff writer

Senior Airman Jeremy Blocker
Staff writer

Airman 1st Class Harrison Withrow
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