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  • Grissom security forces hosts IRS training cadre

    The Hoosier Wing has a reputation for being a good neighbor to the local community. A key component of that reputation lies in the mutual aid agreements the base has with local law enforcement and first responding agencies.
  • Airmen from Grissom’s 49th Aerial Port Squadron are tasked with making sure things run smoothly at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Master Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

    Aerial Port seeks to add depth to an already solid roster

    It’s no easy feat to put boots on the ground and execute the Air Force’s mission, but a well-trained, full roster definitely helps. Airmen from Grissom’s 49th Aerial Port Squadron are tasked with making sure things run smoothly at home and abroad, and it takes a lot of people to get the job done.
  • 1st Lt. Robert Tobey, an Army World War II veteran, gives the oath of enlistment to 75 Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and Coast Guard at a joint enlistment ceremony during the Grissom Air & Space Expo at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 7, 2019. Tobey, a B-17s Flying Fortress pilot, participated in multiple missions throughout WWII, flying his final mission on April 26, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Benjamin Mota)

    WWII veteran issues oath of enlistment during Grissom Air and Space Expo

    During the year that marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day, 75 recruits took center stage during the Grissom Air and Space Expo at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Sept. 7, 2019 and recited the oath of enlistment. It’s an oath taken by all enlisted U.S. military members. However, this occasion was even more special because retired 1st Lt. Robert Tobey, a World War II veteran, issued the oath.
  • Tech. Sgt. Timothy Baker, 434th Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer explosive ordnance disposal technician, gives children from the Make-A-Wish foundation a chance at the controls of a robot from his shop, Sept. 6, 2019. Four children from the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana region of the organization came to Grissom to spend time with the Thunderbirds ahead of the Grissom Air and Space Expo Sept. 7-8, 2019.

    Make-A-Wish families enjoy time with Thunderbirds ahead of Grissom airshow

    The high flying Thunderbirds came to a halt on Sept. 6, 2019 for a very special reason-the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Four children from the Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana Make-A-Wish organization came to Grissom to spend time on the base, and with the famous Thunderbirds ahead of the Grissom Air and Space Expo Sept. 7-8, 2019.
  • The Air Force’s jazz ensemble, Shades of Blue, is scheduled to perform Sept. 10 in a free concert at the Honeywell Center in Wabash. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    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 modern jazz.
  • Troopers with the Indiana State Police review a parking map on June 9, 2019 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. The troopers have worked with base officials on parking plans for the Grissom Air and Space Expo scheduled for Sept. 7-8.

    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.
  • Troopers with the Indiana State Police review a parking map on June 9, 2019 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. The troopers have worked with base officials on parking plans for the Grissom Air and Space Expo scheduled for Sept. 7-8.

    Parking plan for 45K attendees nears completion for Grissom's upcoming air show

    There are just under two months to go until the Grissom Air and Space Expo on Sept. 7-8, and planners have moved from the crawling and walking stage, right into the run. It’s been a massive undertaking, with a lot of moving parts. One of the biggest moving parts will actually be somewhat stationary on event days-parking.
  • Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill will be taking effect Aug. 1, 2011 and Oct. 1, 2011. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Damon L. Kasberg)

    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 service.
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    Grissom announces Airmen promotions

    Fifty one Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing were promoted between June and July. Their names are as follows:
  • A team member with the dining facility at Grissom Air Reserve Base observes pilots in the flight deck during a refueling in one of Grissom’s KC-135R Stratotankers, June 25, 2019. Services support staff from throughout the base got a firsthand look at the mission they help support at Grissom during an employee incentive flight.

    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 Miami Correctional Facility K9 unit on a refueling exercise.
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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
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Senior Airman Jeremy Blocker
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Airman 1st Class Harrison Withrow
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