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
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. 30, 2016 Airmen fly, pay homage to fallen aviator Army Air Corps 1st Lt. Robert McIntosh, 27th Fighter Squadron pilot, was honored Sept. 29 with a flyover in Tipton, Indiana by a formation of F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft.
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.