March 22, 2023 Colonel Pemberton completes 'fini flight' Col. Thom Pemberton, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander climbed from the cockpit of his KC-135 Stratotanker for the last time March 21, 2023, and was bombarded by a wall of water.
March 20, 2023 Maintainers race to replace KC-135 tail pins Grissom maintainers moved with the efficiency of an Indy-car pit crew replacing the pins in a few Grissom KC-135R Stratotankers.
March 15, 2023 Grissom Tankers relocate for runway repair Aircraft, aircrew, maintainers and support staff are on the move as Grissom’s 12,501 foot runway gets a makeover.
Feb. 24, 2023 Grissom retires 'Spirit of JUST CAUSE' KC-135R A Grissom KC-135R Stratotanker is retiring after 60 years of military service!
Feb. 15, 2023 Nickson Takes Command of 434th SFS The 434th Security Forces Squadron said goodbye to their commander and welcomed a new one during a change of command ceremony here, February 4, 2023. Lt. Col. Matthew Garvelink relinquished command to Capt. Chadwick Nickson.
Feb. 7, 2023 Grissom has a Ball, recognizes annual award winners The 434th ARW held an 80th Anniversary Ball and annual awards ceremony. It was an opportunity to reflect on both the base and wing’s history, recognize the outstanding accomplishments of 434th ARW members and have a little fun in the process.
Feb. 3, 2023 Top enlisted communicator retires Chief Master Sgt. Michael Morris, 434th Communications Squadron senior enlisted leader retired Jan. 21, 2023 following a 22-year career.
Jan. 26, 2023 Street takes command of 72nd ARS The 72nd Air Refueling Squadron welcomed Lt. Col. Scott Street as their new commander during an assumption of command ceremony, January 21, 2023, at Gus Grissom Hall.
Dec. 14, 2022 Grissom honor first female Marine Marines and Airmen honored a Marine Corps legend, Sgt. Opha May Johnson, a U.S. Marine Corps Reservist, by memorializing her with a building dedication on Nov. 10, 2022 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana.
Nov. 30, 2022 Rising 6 working to get ride share program in gear Grissom members may have a chance to save money with new commuter program.The program is designed to allow those who travel longer distances to ride share or carpool and make it more affordable to serve.