Grissom after dark: Fueling the fight
‘Grissom after dark: Fueling the flight’ is a double-truck feature story that was published in the 1st Quarter of the ‘Heartland Warrior’ at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Jan. 4, 2016. The feature focuses on t... More
Presenting the Colors - A group of men in military uniforms holding fl...
Lt. Col. Michael Willen, U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America commander, holds a high note as members of the Grissom Base Honor Guard present the Colors during a concert performed by the band in Logansport, Ind. ... More
U.S. Army Private Pfc. Emily Shepperd, 316th Psychological
U.S. Army Private Pfc. Emily Shepperd, 316th Psychological Operations Company, helps Emma Thompson with a board game during their annual family day in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 10, 2016. The event included a special W... More
Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom
Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana join Airmen from RAF Mildenhall, England to participate in a Memorial Day celebration at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridg... More
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander,
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Maj. Scott Street, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron pilot and flight commander, as he and other returning deployers step off a KC-135R Stratotanker at Gris... More
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks shakes hands with Col. Larry Shaw,
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks shakes hands with Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, prior to touring Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 23, 2017. Banks, a U.S. Navy Reserve veteran who served in Afghan... More
Firefighters from the 434th Air Refueling Wing unload
Firefighters from the 434th Air Refueling Wing unload their gear from a KC-135R Stratotanker at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2017. As soon as they were able to grab their gear the airfield could ... More
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita operates the controls of a KC-135R
U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita operates the controls of a KC-135R Stratotanker simulator during his visit to Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 21, 2017. Rokita and his staff visited Grissom to learn more about the ba... More
Airmen and Soldiers pose for a photo prior to an Army
Airmen and Soldiers pose for a photo prior to an Army Warrior Task competition at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 21, 2018. The competition evaluates and scores common combat tasks and helps prepare pa... More
First blast, US Air Force Photo
Jerry Skiles, 434th Air Refueling Wing retired safety specialist, detonates the first blast at Grissom’s new explosive ordinance range Dec. 13, 2018. The range will improve training and reduce cost by providing... More
Loving family, US Air Force Photo
Staff Sgt. William Ellison, 434th Operations Support Squadron radio communication system specialist, embraces his daughter Gwendolyn, 2, after arriving at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Jan. 8, 2019. Ellison wa... More
Tanker pilot, US Air Force Photo
Capt. Michael Ponziano, 74th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker pilot, poses for a photo inside the cockpit of a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Feb. 06, 2019. Ponzia... More
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company,
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, conduct a dignified transfer of Pvt. Fred Freet, 18, of Marion, Indiana, at the Indianapolis Internat... More
KC-135 refuels C130, US Air Force Photo
An HC-130J Combat King II from the 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski Air National Guard Base, N.Y. lines up for fuel behind a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana Ju... More
With only four hours of flight on its clock, an F-35
With only four hours of flight on its clock, an F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., receives fuel from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-... More
Fueling the tanker, US Air Force Photo
Tech. Sgt. David Taylor, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, fuels a KC-135R Stratotanker at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana March 20, 2020. The tanker along with three other tankers are preparing... More
Twelve media outlets came to witness Vice President
Twelve media outlets came to witness Vice President Mike Pence’s arrival at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana April 30, 2020. Pence came to Indiana to meet with local business leaders who are building ventilato... More
Jacqueline Buckley greets her grandson, Senior Airman
Jacqueline Buckley greets her grandson, Senior Airman Christopher Pledger, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, after returning to Grissom Air Reserve Base from a deployment to Southwest Asia Feb. 7,... More
Col. Jesse Manning, 2nd Psychological Operations Group
Col. Jesse Manning, 2nd Psychological Operations Group commander, thanks Soldiers from the 316th Psychological Operations Company and their families for their service and sacrifice to their nation during a Welc... More
Members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing from Grissom
Members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. pose for a photo prior to a Memorial Day celebration at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England May 29, 2017. The cemete... More
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks listens as Col. Larry Shaw, 434th
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks listens as Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, shows how lights on a KC-135R Stratotanker guide refueling aircraft into position to connect for fuel during a tour of Grissom... More
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski greets 1st. Lt Andrew Umbaugh,
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski greets 1st. Lt Andrew Umbaugh, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, shortly after arriving at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Aug 24, 2017. The congresswoman said she came to the base spe... More
Senior Master Sgt. Tim Woods, left, and Maj. Matt O’Neil,
Senior Master Sgt. Tim Woods, left, and Maj. Matt O’Neil, citizen Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing unload plywood at Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2017. Airmen from the Hoosier Wing deploy... More
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander,
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, explains the base’s economic impact to U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita during a mission briefing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Nov. 21, 2017. During the briefing ... More
From the left, U.S. Army Spc. Kristen Bowman and Pfc.
From the left, U.S. Army Spc. Kristen Bowman and Pfc. Jeff Hall, both 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP specialists, load ammunition prior to a react to contact exercise during an Army Warrior Task c... More
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company,
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, conduct a dignified transfer of Pvt. Fred Freet, 18, of Marion, Indiana, at the Indianapolis Internat... More
Two F-35 Lightning II’s bank after receiving fuel over
Two F-35 Lightning II’s bank after receiving fuel over the Midwest Sept. 19, 2019. The two aircraft were in route to the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., the... More
Vice President Mike Pence waves to news media after
Vice President Mike Pence waves to news media after arriving at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana April 30, 2020.Pence came to Indiana to meet with local business leaders who are building ventilators during the... More
Senior Airman Chaz Payton, 434th Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Chaz Payton, 434th Maintenance Squadron integrated instrument specialist, smiles after shaking hands with 434th Air Refueling Wing leadership and seeing his family, after returning to Grissom Air ... More
Soldiers from the 316th Psychological Operations Company
Soldiers from the 316th Psychological Operations Company stationed at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., pose for a photo during a Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen award ceremony in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 10, 2016. The s... More
A photo of Army Air Corps Cpl. Richard Ross from the
A photo of Army Air Corps Cpl. Richard Ross from the 74th Squadron 434th Troop Carrier Group sits in front of his marble cross headstone at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England May 29, 2017. Ro... More
First Lt. Steven Bretcher, 74th Air Refueling Squadron
First Lt. Steven Bretcher, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, holds his daughter Kathryn at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 22, 2017 after arriving from a deployment. Bretcher was on the first of six KC-13... More
Left to right, Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling
Left to right, Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Lt. Col. Todd Moody, 434th Operations Group commander, pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker during a tou... More
Men and women from the 434th Air Refueling Wing offload
Men and women from the 434th Air Refueling Wing offload baggage and cargo upon arrival to Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., Sept. 12, 2017. Airmen from the Hoosier Wing deployed to Homestead to assist with Hurr... More
From the left, Lt. Col. Todd Moody, 434th Operations
From the left, Lt. Col. Todd Moody, 434th Operations Group commander, Gary Beebe, Grissom’s site focal pilot, Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, Lt. Col. Brian Thompson,... More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dave Christopher, 316th Psychological
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dave Christopher, 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP specialists and event evaluator, prepares (from the left) Staff Sgt. Bo Hall, Staff Sgt. Adam Childers and Tech. Sgt. Christop... More
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company,
Marines from Detachment 1, Communications Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, render a salute to the casket of Pvt. Fred Freet, 18, of Marion, Indiana, during a dignified transfer... More
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., receives fuel from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Bas... More
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb greets Vice President
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb greets Vice President Mike Pence after arriving at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana April 30, 2020. Pence came to Indiana to meet with local business leaders who are building vent... More
From right to left, Sgt. Nathan Richardson, 316th
From right to left, Sgt. Nathan Richardson, 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP sergeant, Sgt. Daniel Hiser, 316th PSYOP Co. PSYOP sergeant and Sgt. Stephen Thompson, 209th Quartermaster Company mechan... More
Silence and solitude fill the morning air prior to
Silence and solitude fill the morning air prior to a Memorial Day ceremony at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England May 29, 2017. During the ceremony, 20 personnel from the 434th Air Refueling W... More
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Brandt Anderson, legislative
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Brandt Anderson, legislative director for Banks, listen as Lt. Col. Todd Moody, 434th Operations Group commander, describes the current operations mission. During the discussion Moody st... More
Mac Bowsher, 2, points towards the sky at a KC-135R
Mac Bowsher, 2, points towards the sky at a KC-135R Stratotanker carrying his father, Michael Bowsher, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron integrated communications navigations specialist, prior to landing at G... More
From the left, Staff Sgt. Adam Childers, Tech. Sgt.
From the left, Staff Sgt. Adam Childers, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Barrett, and Staff Sgt. Bo Hall, all 434th Security Forces Squadron fire team members, react to contact while U. S. Army Staff Sgt. David Christop... More
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., receives fuel from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Bas... More
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander
Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing Commander salutes Vice President Mike Pence upon his arrival at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana April 30, 2020. Pence came to Indiana to meet with local business lead... More
A child of a Soldier from the 316th Psychological Operations
A child of a Soldier from the 316th Psychological Operations Company speaks to Santa during an annual family day in Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 10, 2016. The event included a special Welcome Home Warrior-Citizen ceremon... More
Senior Airman Stephanie Briones, Grissom base honor
Senior Airman Stephanie Briones, Grissom base honor guard manager, salutes a British veteran after passing a wreath symbolizing the continued unity between the two nations during a Memorial Day ceremony at the ... More
First Lt. Doug Allen, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot,
First Lt. Doug Allen, 74th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, embraces his son, Brayden, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 24, 2017 shortly after returning from a deployment. Allen was on one of six aircraft t... More
To the left, Staff Sgt. Bo Hall and Tech. Sgt. Christopher
To the left, Staff Sgt. Bo Hall and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Barett, both 434th Security Forces Squadron fire team members, speak with Staff Sgt. Jessica Bartow, 316th Psychological Operations Company PSYOP speci... More
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., pulls up to a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind.... More
Air Force Two taxis on the parking ramp at Grissom
Air Force Two taxis on the parking ramp at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana with Vice President Mike Pence April 30, 2020. Pence came to Indiana to meet with local business leaders who are building ventilators... More
U. S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ana Doody, 316th Psychological
U. S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Ana Doody, 316th Psychological Operations Company training noncommissioned officer in charge, manages children attempting to strike a piñata during their annual family day in Kokomo, I... More
A 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker from
A 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana flies over a Memorial Day celebration at the Cambridge American Cemetery in Cambridge, England May 29, 2017. The cemetery i... More
Jill Marconi-Pyclik, 434th Force Support Squadron Airman
Jill Marconi-Pyclik, 434th Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness director, holds Palmer Wright, 3, as she points to a returning aircraft at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. Aug. 22, 2017. The aircraf... More
Spc. Mason Seibert, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Knowles,
Spc. Mason Seibert, left, and U.S. Army Sgt. Adam Knowles, prepare a mannequin for medical evacuation during an Army Warrior Tasks competition at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana, Sept. 21, 2018. Both soldiers... More
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., receives fuel from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Bas... More
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski speaks to, right, Col. Larry
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski speaks to, right, Col. Larry Shaw, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander and Lt. Col. Todd Moody, 434th Operations Group commander, while waiting for returning Airmen to arrive at Grissom... More
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out
An F-35 Lightning II from the 158th Fighter Wing out of the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vt., receives fuel from a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker from Grissom Air Reserve Bas... More
Senior Airman Brandon Wascher, 434th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Brandon Wascher, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, taxi’s a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft returning from a deployment at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., Aug. 27, 2017. The tanker was... More