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  • More than 50 Grissom Airmen earn CCAF degrees

    Not only are many of the Air Force's enlisted members able to call themselves graduates of Basic Military Training, they can also call themselves college graduates. This is now true for more than 50 434th Air Refueling Wing Airmen as they recently earned their Community College of the Air Force

  • Induction ceremony embraces a rare event

    Seventy-three Airmen were inducted into the ranks of noncommissioned officers and senior noncommissioned officers during a ceremony at Grissom Air Reserve base, Ind., Oct. 10. The Airmen not only received a new stripe on their uniforms but also a new set of responsibilities. As leaders and senior

  • Curl takes on new role as chief of safety

    Lt. Col. Dave Curl assumed the duties of 434th Air Refueling Wing chief of safety, here recently. The Mexico, Ind. native, has oversight of the occupational and weapons safety program for the largest KC135R Stratotanker unit in Air Force Reserve Command. “Safety is a critical element in

  • Grissom commander pitches opportunities to potential recruits

    With more than 200 career fields, the 434th Air Refueling Wing is constantly looking for innovative ways to pitch opportunities to potential recruits and the wing’s commander recently stepped up to the mound to do just that. At an Indianapolis Indian’s game June 25, Col. Larry Shaw, 434 ARW

  • Grissom to display F-35 at Air & Space Expo

    An F-35A Lightning II is scheduled to be on display at the Grissom Air and Space Expo Sept. 7-8.The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter.  With its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics, the F-35A will provide next-generation stealth, enhanced situational

  • Gentile brings First Sergeant experience to Yellow Ribbon program

    Marking its 11th year in 2019, Yellow Ribbon began following a congressional mandate for the Department of Defense to assist Reservists and National Guard members in maintaining resiliency as they transition between their military and civilian roles. Master Sgt. Jarred Gentile was recently selected

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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
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