 
Construction underway for new boompod simulator
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Construction of a new boom operator weapons system trainer is underway at Bldg. 668 here. The new BOWST is a controlled atmosphere training simulator, which can replicate multiple malfunctions at a time, and is scheduled to open in May. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)
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Posted: 2/13/2013
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Spirit of Kokomo
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- A depiction of the nose art on aircraft 62-3518, one of Grissom's 16 KC-135R Stratotankers, can be seen above Hoosier Boulevard here. The 434th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron recently installed the nose art depictions to help beautify the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jami K. Lancette)
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Spirit of Kokomo
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Posted: 1/10/2013
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Tall tail
GRISSSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- The tail section and boom of a 434th Air Refueling Wing KC-135R Stratotanker can be seen here in the early morning of the August unit training assembly. During flight the boom lowers and extends to connect with other aircraft and can refuel them at a rate of approximately 1,000 gallons per minute. This KC-135, tail number 63-7996, was originally built in 1963 and has been serving in the Air Force fleet since that time. There were 732 KC-135s built for the U.S. Air Force between 1957 and 1965. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)
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Posted: 8/10/2011
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Into the fog...
GRISSSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Surrounded by a dense fog, a KC-135R Stratotanker at Grissom sits on the flight line Aug. 7. Sixteen KC-135s are assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom, making it the largest Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve. Four turbofans, mounted under 35-degree swept wings, power the KC-135 to takeoffs at gross weights up to 322,500 pounds. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)
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Posted: 8/10/2011
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Tanker silhouette
GRISSSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- A KC-135R Stratotanker assigned to the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom is engulfed by a heavy fog that covered the airfield Sunday of the August unit training assembly. KC-135s provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and have excelled in this role for more than 50 years. There are 16 of the aircraft assigned to the 434th ARW, making it the largest KC-135 unit in the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)
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Posted: 8/10/2011
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Preparing to land
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing prepares to land after an aerial refueling mission. The KC-135R Stratotanker is the Air Force's primary refueling aircraft and provides aerial refueling support to fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald)
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Posted: 6/3/2009
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Blue Skies
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing is framed by picturesque weather as it sits on the runway. The 434th ARW is the largest tanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command and routinely deploys personnel and aircraft in support of various Air Force missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Gruenwald)
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Blue Skies
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Posted: 6/3/2009
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Landing gears down
A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing lowers its gears as it prepares to land. KC-135Rs are versatile aircraft that can carry passengers and cargo as well as provide aerial refueling support to fighter, bomber and cargo aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Kevin Gruenwald)
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Posted: 11/3/2009
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On display
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., sits on the ramp in anticipation of a special static display for more than 400 military spouses, Department of Defense employees, Guam civic leaders and local community members. In addition to the KC-135, the individuals received a first-hand look at two F-22A Raptors and a B-2 Spirit. Personnel and aircraft from Grissom ARB are deployed to Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette)
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On display
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Posted: 4/1/2009
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Grissom KC-135R Stratotankers
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind,. -- Two KC-135R Stratotankers sit at Grissom. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Posted: 11/20/2008
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Flyover of Lucas Oil Stadium
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- The boom of a KC-135R Stratotanker is visible from the boom operator's point of view as a tanker from the 434th Air Refueling Wing conducts a flyover of the new Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The flyover was conducted as part of the opening ceremonies before the Indianapolis Colts-Buffalo Bills pre-season NFL game on August 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Joe Swisher)
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Posted: 8/27/2008
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Nature's background
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- A passing thunderstorm and cloud formations paint a unique background for the base's nose dock and flightline area. Grissom is home to the 434th Air Refueling Wing, one of the key units in the Air Force Reserve Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christopher Bricker)
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Posted: 7/25/2008
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