June 19, 2019 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
Aug. 22, 2018 Patriot Warrior prepares firefighters for critical combat role Military firefighters from across the country traveled to Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Georgia, recently to participate in specialized firefighting training as a part of Patriot Warrior to help prepare them for their combat role in a deployed environment.
April 23, 2018 Grissom personnel help support Yellow Ribbon event Having supported nearly every major contingency since Operation Desert Storm, the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. is no stranger to deployments, but a recent opportunity allowed members of the unit to provide support in another way.Eighteen Airmen and civilians from the
Feb. 6, 2017 TCTO sends Airmen into KC-135R “hellhole” No maintainer enjoys being required to climb into the small compartment, often called the “hellhole,” in the tail of a KC-135R Stratotanker, even if it just for a short time.
Sept. 11, 2016 Grissom remembers 9/11 More than 500 Grissom Airmen, firefighters and civilians joined Americans around the world Sept. 11, to pay their remember and pay their respect to the victims of 9/11.
Sept. 8, 2016 Grissom tankers refuel Thunderbird Two Grissom KC-135R Stratotankers had the rare privilege of refueling an aircraft from the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Thunderbirds, Sept. 7.
Aug. 22, 2016 Grissom hosts ESGR Bosslift Thirty-seven employers visited Grissom Aug. 18-19, 2016 for an employer orientation experience designed to show what reservists and guardsmen do when they are away from their civilian jobs.
Aug. 8, 2016 Grissom command chief saves life Descending the escalator at the Indianapolis International Airport, it was just a normal Thursday night for Chief Master Sgt. Robert Herman, 434th Air Refueling Wing command chief.He was going through the motions of Thursday nights before a unit training assembly, waiting for his baggage, when he
May 20, 2016 Gen. Harris visits Grissom, meets 434th Airmen Maj. Gen. Stayce Harris, commander of the 22nd Air Force, spoke with Grissom Airmen and leadership during a tour of the base April 12, 2016.
May 16, 2016 Employers go airborne Civilian employers of U.S. Air Force Reserve members from the 307th Bomb Wing turn off cell phones and put in earplugs in preparation for a refueling flight at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., May 14, 2016. Members of the 307th BW nominated their civilian employers to take part in the day which