Keeping Grissom green
Keeping Grissom green
5/1/2012 - GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- The number of trees at Grissom increased by eight thanks to a special Arbor Day tree planting ceremony that included participation by six of the base' s honorary commanders. Col. William "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, began the event with special remarks highlighting the history of Arbor Day. Grissom's honorary commanders, including Dr. Robert Beckett, honorary Army reserve commander; Jessica Green, honorary operations group commander; Dr. Michael Harris, honorary wing commander; Leilan McNally, honorary maintenance group commander; Chris Theisen, honorary command chief; and Andrea Zwiebel, honorary mission support group commander, each planted a tree in a specially designated area adjacent to the wing headquarters building.
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind., -- Col. William "Tim" Cahoon, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, assists Dr. Michael Harris, honorary 434th ARW commander, during the recent Arbor Day tree planting ceremony at Grissom. Dr. Harris, along with five other honorary commanders, participated in the ceremony which recognized Grissom's commitment to the environment and its designation as a "Tree City USA" by the National Arbor Day Foundation (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Col. Gary Lockard)
The honorary commander program is a special community outreach activity designed to provide selected civic leaders with a behind the scenes look at Grissom and its many diverse missions.
Grissom ARB, which has more than 3,700 trees, has been named as a "tree city" by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 12 straight years.
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