Under cover

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Erin Strickland, 434th Air Refueling Wing secretary to the comptroller, takes cover under her desk during an earthquake exercise held here Feb. 7. The base participated in the exercise with organizations around the central United States as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Down low

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- David Stanley, 434th Air Refueling Wing reserve pay technician, takes cover under his desk during an earthquake exercise held here Feb. 7. The base participated in the exercise with organizations around the central United States as part of the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Grissom maintainers lighten load with new tablets

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Tech. Sgt. Bradley Green, left, and Senior Airman Frederick Beck, both with the 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, use a new E-Tool Lite here Feb. 5. Grissom is one of six test bases authorized to use the tablets with electronic reading capability that allows for easy navigation through more than 65,000 technical orders used in aircraft maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Tanker tour

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Sandra Dye, 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, after touring one of Grissom's 16 KC-135R Stratotankers Feb. 5. Selva visited Grissom during a tour of AMC gained Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Airman, family support

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Alison Duncan, 434th Air Refueling Wing sexual assault response coordinator, talks with Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, about the support programs available to Airmen and their families at Grissom during the general's visit Feb. 5. Also pictured from are Chief Master Sgt. Andy Kaiser, AMC command chief; Brig. Gen. Roy E. Uptegraff III, Air National Guard assistant to the AMC commander, Chaplain (Maj.) Obadiah Smith Jr., 434th ARW chaplain; Jill Marconi, Grissom Airman and Family Readiness Center director; and Col. Don Buckley, 434th ARW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Four-star visit

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, talks with Grissom Airmen during a town hall meeting Feb. 5. Selva said he was proud of Grissom's global impact and that the base has a good reputation throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Bowen retires after 32-year Air Force career

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Squadron and deputy commanders of the 434th Mission Support Group present Col. Betty Bowen, 434th MSG commander, with a shadow box during her final commander's call here Jan. 6. From left to right are Lt. Col. Maureen McAllen, 434th MSG deputy commander; Lt. Col. Bryan Runion, 434th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander; Bowen; Lt. Col. James Moore; 434th MSG deputy commander; Maj. Paul Brenner, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron commander; Maj. Christopher Witter, 434th Security Forces commander; and Maj. Ulric Adams, 434th Communications Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Thanks boss

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Master Sgt. Matt Eastburn, 49th Aerial Port Flight first sergeant, and Master Sgt. Laurie Latchaw , 49th APF deputy superintendent, present Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander with a plaque in the shape of an aircraft pallet in appreciation for her support and work as their commander. Bowen held her last commander's call in the Grissom dining facility Jan. 6 and officially retired on Jan. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

SFS thanks

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Surrounded by 434th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, Maj. Christopher Witter, 434th SFS commander, presents Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander, with a security forces statue during her last commander's call Jan. 6. Bowen officially retired Jan. 31 after a 32-year military career. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Spouse shadow box

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander, presents her husband, Bradford, a shadow box while thanking him for his support of her 32-year military career during her last commander's call here Jan. 6. According to Bowen, her husband sacrificed his own military career and was never able to retire as he supported her, moving around the country each time she took a new assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Spouse appreciation

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander, presents her husband, Bradford, with a certificate of appreciation for his support of her 32-year military career Jan. 6. Bowen officially retired on Jan. 31. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

Ah mom

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Col. Betty Bowen, 434th Mission Support Group commander, shares a tender moment with her son, Mark, shortly after presenting him with a medal and certificate in appreciation of his support of her military career Jan. 6. Bowen officially retired from the Air Force Reserve on Jan. 31 after over 32 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)