McConnell says goodbye to Cherokee Rose McConnell is the home of 18 KC-135 Stratotankers. Each one has its own story to tell, but one in particular has made its name in history. A record breaker, war hero, and valued member of Team McConnell – Cherokee Rose left McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Precision under pressure: Training the next generation of tactical experts Over the jagged and unforgiving canyons of the Death Valley mountain range, a KC-135 Stratotanker banks hard right and left, dips up and down. The jet, equipped with a sharp and laser focused crew of three pilots, one boom operator and two crew chiefs, navigates with confidence in this uncommon
22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025 Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the Battle of the Bulls competition April 17, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Participants were broken into four-man teams and competed in events such as navigation, tactical combat casualty care, tent building, and more.
Wichita named best city in the U.S. for Veterans' health care Wichita has been recognized as the top city in the nation for Veterans’ health care, according to Trajector Medical’s 2025 rankings.
350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron awarded Meritorious Unit Award Fueling the defense against the largest combined drone and missile attack in history earned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron the Meritorious Unit Award.Members of the 350th EARS were recognized for their accomplishments during the April 13-19, 2024, Iranian attack on Israel during a
