19 Jul 2006

New Defense Travel System coming soon

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing will soon join other Air Force organizations that are already using the new Defense Travel System. First envisioned in the mid-1990s, DTS was first fielded in 2001 at 27 pilot sites and is now supporting hundreds of thousands of Department of Defense military and civilian personnel worldwide.Among the benefits DTS brings

19 Jul 2006

Fischer assumes command of Mission Support Squadron

Maj. William Fischer assumed command of the 22nd Mission Support Squadron during a 9 a.m. change-of-command ceremony July 5 in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom here.The ceremony was presided over by Col. Richard Wesche, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, and formally turned responsibility of command over to Major Fischer, who

19 Jul 2006

22nd Medical Support Squadron changes commanders

Lt. Col. Scott Hilmes took command of the 22nd Medical Support Squadron Monday during an assumption-of-command ceremony at 3:00 p.m. in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom here.The ceremony was presided over by Col. Kerry Dexter, 22nd Medical Group commander, and formally turned responsibility of command over to Colonel Hilmes, who

19 Jul 2006

Communications Squadron welcomes new commander

Maj. Roman Hund assumed command of the 22nd Communications Squadron during a July 6 change-of-command ceremony at 1:00 p.m. in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom here.The ceremony was presided over by Colonel Richard Wesche, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, and formally turned responsibility of command of more than 170 Communicators

18 Jul 2006

Friendship stands strong when duty calls

Two families here will share a life-changing event in August. Robin Lawley, McConnell Base Exchange barber shop manager, will receive a liver transplant in August. To her surprise, the donor is a longtime customer and friend, Charles Smith, 22nd Security Forces Squadron information and industrial security manager. The transplant will take place at

18 Jul 2006

What can you do about identity theft?

Identity theft is an increasingly common occurrence. Two studies concluded that there were 7 million victims between June 2002 and 2003. The Federal Trade Commission number is closer to 10 million but also includes credit card takeover. According to the FTC, identity theft is the most common form of consumer fraud, with thefts totaling more than

15 Feb 2006

African-American History Spotlight

What is your hometown? -Richmond, Va.How long have you been in the Air Force? -Two years and nine monthsWhat or who influenced you to join the Air Force? -Justin, my youngest brother, was my inspiration for joining the Air Force. I looked into his eyes and realized that I loved him more then life itself. All I wanted to do was protect him, and to

15 Feb 2006

McConnell selected for dietary supplement survey Feb. 13-27

McConnell is one of 26 Air Force installations chosen to participate in a survey regarding dietary supplement usage in the Air Force to be conducted Feb. 13-27. “The survey will help the Air Force keep track of what supplements people are taking, so the Air Force can educate Airmen on any dangers that may go along with taking supplements,” said

15 Feb 2006

AFRC educates new Air Force spouses

Honey, my NCOIC told me I will be going TDY to the AOR ASAP, and if I don't go, I'll be AWOL. I'll have DSN access, but I don't know the ZULU time yet, we'll have a BX and an APO and I'll be wearing DCUs. The TMO can help you with the POV, and we'll get the kids registered at the CDC NLT March, but they need my SSN and my LES. When I come back,

15 Feb 2006

22nd ARW JA makes AMC clean sweep

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Legal Office held the Air Mobility Command Excellence in Discipline Award for all four quarters of 2005.The military justice section helps commanders maintain good order and discipline in support of the Air Force mission. No other base has been able to surpass McConnell’s military justice excellence. McConnell is the