FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana ~ 27 JULY 2021

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Road Trip: Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana

Grissom Air Reserve Base is a United States Air Force base, located about 12 miles north of Kokomo in Cass and Miami counties in Indiana. The facility was established as a U.S. Navy installation, Naval Air Station Bunker Hill, in 1942 and was an active Air Force installation, Bunker Hill Air Force Base from 1954 to 1968, and Grissom Air Force Base from 1968 to 1994.

Pursuant to a BRAC 1991 decision, the installation was downsized to an Air Force Reserve installation and renamed Grissom Air Reserve Base.

Since then it has been a joint-use civil airport/military base. Approximately 1700 acres plus the runway and taxiways comprise the current military installation, with the Grissom Aeroplex comprising the civilian aviation activities providing general aviation and charter service.

Originally named Bunker Hill Air Force Base, the base was renamed Grissom Air Force Base in 1968 in memory of astronaut and Indiana native Lieutenant Colonel Virgil I. "Gus" Grissom, USAF, who, along with fellow astronauts Lieutenant Colonel Ed White, USAF and Lieutenant Commander Roger Chaffee, USN, perished in the Apollo 1 fire at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 34 on January 27, 1967.

It is home to the largest KC-135R Stratotanker wing in the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), plus units from the United States Army Reserve and also the US Marine Corps Reserve. The host unit is the 434th Air Refueling Wing (434 ARW), the "Hoosier Wing", which consists of three major groups and a variety of squadrons and flights.

The wing develops and maintains the operational capability of its units and train reservists for worldwide duty, with the wing operationally-gained by the Air Mobility Command (AMC). Training consists of flight operations, deployments, and weekday and weekend training.

The 434th Air Refueling Wing regularly participates in exercises and front-line operations to support America's national interests. The Air Force Reserve Command provides a substantial portion of the Department of Defense's total aerial refueling capability. Hence, the 434th receives its share of taskings both during peacetime and times of crisis to support our nation's active duty military forces.

The wing consists of three major organizations--the 434th Operations Group, the 434th Maintenance Group, and the 434th Mission Support Group. Included in these major organizations are such areas as flight operations, aircraft maintenance, plans and programs, safety, airfield management, security police, communications, medical support, information management, administration, and civil engineering.

Learn More About Grissom Air Reserve Base HERE!!

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[The Mayor]

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The Joy God Provides

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 43–45
• Acts 27:27–44

A cheerful heart is good medicine.

Proverbs 17:22 When Marcia’s out in public, she always tries to smile at others. It’s her way of reaching out to people who might need to see a friendly face. Most of the time, she gets a genuine smile in return. But during a time when Marcia was mandated to wear a facemask, she realized that people could no longer see her mouth, thus no one could see her smile. It’s sad, she thought, but I’m not going to stop. Maybe they’ll see in my eyes that I’m smiling.

There’s actually a bit of science behind that idea. The muscles for the corners of the mouth and the ones that make the eyes crinkle can work in tandem. It’s called a Duchenne smile, and it has been described as “smiling with the eyes.”

Proverbs reminds us that “a cheerful look brings joy to the heart” and “a cheerful heart is good medicine” (15:30 nlt; 17:22). Quite often, the smiles of God’s children stem from the supernatural joy we possess. It’s a gift from God that regularly spills out into our lives, as we encourage people who are carrying heavy burdens or share with those who are looking for answers to life’s questions. Even when we experience suffering, our joy can still shine through.

When life seems dark, choose joy. Let your smile be a window of hope reflecting God’s love and the light of His presence in your life.arrived for a short visit. “Look what’s blooming!” I said. Finally, me.

Reflect & Pray

What else does the Bible teach us about the joy found in God? How does inner joy contribute to a healthy mind, body, and spirit?

The joy You provide is my strength, dear God. Help me to be a messenger of Your love to others.

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[lightman]

Evenin’, all!

[left that other site]

hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening and thank you Mayor!

FIRST!!

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, it's Road Trip time again, thanks Lauren!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy Biggirl!

SECOND!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you lightman!

THIRD!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi there left that other site!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy PROCON!

[lightman]

Right place, right time, right equipment.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, lauren. *HUGZ*

How are things down your way, other than roasting? Staying busy as a bee?

[laurenmarlowe]

!!

I think I’m gonna need some new equipment soon. UGH!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy radu!!

It’s definitely hot, but not 118 (yet), so it’s not too bad, LOL!

Hope you are all good!

*HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the road trippers!

~ Road Trip: Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana ~

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[radu]

Glad to hear it isn’t 118 (yet). Something to be thankful for. LOL

You aren’t alone in roasting. It’s been rough here, too, and we’re looking forward to an end to the sauna. No break for the next week, at least. *sigh*

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I assume it’s another hair-puller of a week lying ahead. Good luck!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Are you as tired of choking on wildfire smoke as we are? It let up a little today but is supposed to be back tomorrow and stay for a while. *sigh*