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  • 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

  • FSS welcomes new operations chief

    The 434th Force Support Squadron recently welcomed Lt. Col Eric Kase as its newest operations officer. Kase comes to Grissom from Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado where he served as the 302nd Airlift Wing’s FSS commander.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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 observes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Grissom’s spotlight is on driving awareness and prevention into daily operations.The Department of Defense’s theme is “Protecting our people protects our mission.” It’s a theme Air Force leaders hope will support a culture that promotes dignity and respect

  • 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.

  • Safety first: maintaining OPSEC in the age of social media

    The presence of social media is a constant in many areas of daily life. From the trendy to the controversial, almost anything can be found online and passed around networking sites publicly and permanently. While social networks can be a great way to stay connected to family and friends, it’s

  • From SFS to OSI: Grissom member breaks ground in new role

    Internal security is a vital part of keeping Airmen safe and the Air Force mission secure. Members of the Air Force Office of Special Investigation work diligently behind the scenes to make sure bases and members stay protected from potential threats and illegal activity. Staff Sgt. Ami Malone is a

  • Grissom recruiting volunteers for air show

    As planning officials press forward with making the 2019 Grissom Air and Space expo a reality, opportunities for the community to get involved are available as event volunteers are being sought. Master Sgt. Deborah Sweet, 434th Air Show volunteer coordinator, said applications are now being accepted

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

Airman 1st Class Elise Faurote
Staff writer