434 ARW refuel U.S. Thunderbirds

434th Air Refueling Wing

Grissom ARB, IN, US

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434 ARW refuel U.S. Thunderbirds

F-16 Fighting Falcons fly alongside a KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing, Feb. 2, 2026. The U.S. Thunderbirds were on their way to Florida, to kick off their 2026 performance season. (U.S. Air Force photo / Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert)

Taken: 02.05.2026 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert

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Recent News Stories

Grissom welcomes AFRC Inspection Team

04.25.2026 | Story by Senior Airman Benjamin Cowles

The 434th Air Refueling Wing recently welcomed the Air Force Reserve Command Inspector General team for a Unit Effectiveness Inspection from April 25 – 28th. A UEI is a continual evaluation of a wing's performance over a 36-month cycle. This visit serves as a test of the Hoosier Wing and its abilities. "It’s just like a teacher and a student,” said Senior Master Sgt. Richard Zeiger, the 434th ARW Wing Inspections Superintendent....

Grissom Celebrates Arbor Day,...

04.17.2026 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert

Members of the Grissom community gathered to celebrate Arbor Day by planting a Yoshino Cherry tree outside the 434th Air Refueling Wing headquarters building during a ceremony, April 17, 2026, at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana. The ceremony honored both the holiday, and Grissom’s earning of the Tree City USA award for the 25th consecutive year.

CATM Ensures Weapons Proficiency for...

03.09.2026 | Story by Wendy Day

Every Airman assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing must complete weapons qualification through Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) before deploying or performing duties requiring the use of a firearm. The training, conducted by instructors from the 434th Security Forces Squadron, ensures Airmen across the installation maintain the weapons proficiency and discipline required to defend Air Force personnel and resources.

New Representative named for Grissom’s...

03.30.2026 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Alexa Culbert

Citizen Airmen put aside their civilian careers and say goodbye to their families to support missions all around the world, but who supports them? At Grissom, it’s Master Sgt. Jami Lancette, Grissom’s newest Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program representative.

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