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  • USAF jazz band set to perform in Wabash

    The Air Force’s jazz ensemble, Shades of Blue, is scheduled to perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10 in a free concert at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. The ensemble is comprised of a group of 18 professional enlisted musicians whose portfolios range from traditional big band jazz, to bebop, swing and

  • Traffic routes finalized for Grissom Air and Space Expo

    Soon the skies will be filled with the thunder of jet noise as the base opens its doors for the Grissom Air and Space Expo. Planning for the Sept. 7-8 show has been a massive undertaking and as officials put the final touches in place, one of the biggest tasks is getting to the base.

  • Grissom Marines welcome new leadership

    Grissom Marines recently welcomed new leadership, as Capt. Jameson Taylor took the helm as Inspector-Instructor, Communication Company Detachment 1, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, Marine Forces Reserve here July 4. Taylor, a California native, relocated to Grissom from Camp Pendleton where he served

  • Reserved seating among perks offered for airshow attendees

    The 2019 Grissom Air and Space Expo is just under 60 days away and planners want to make sure that attendees take advantage of all the perks the event has to offer. With an estimated daily attendance of 45,000, one of the most coveted amenities will be seating to watch the flying acts.

  • DOD delays Post 9/11 GI Bill changes

    The Department of Defense has delayed the implementation of a policy that would limit a service member’s ability to share education benefits with family members. The policy, originally slated to take effect July 12, 2019, will discontinue the transfer benefit for members with 16 years or more of

  • 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

  • Grissom maintainer earns a spot at Air Force Academy

    Three men of the Blue family share two things in common: they each have the first name Kenneth and each share a proud history of military service. However, only one of them is a son of Grissom and is headed to the Air Force Academy. For now, Kenneth Blue III is an aircraft guidance and controls

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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
Staff writer