• Don't drink and drive

    An Airman assigned to McConnell was arrested for driving under the influence shortly after 1 a.m. April 11. A Kansas Highway Patrol officer was patrolling U.S. 54 early that morning, when he was overtaken by a vehicle travelling at 100 mph in a 60 mph zone. The officer initiated a traffic stop for

  • Congratulations McConnell members selected for supplemental promotion

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate its following members who were recently selected for supplemental promotion to chief master sergeant, technical sergeant and staff sergeant. Chief Master Sergeant 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Antonio Kitt Technical Sergeant 22nd Logistics Readiness

  • Congratulations McConnell members selected for promotion

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate its following members who were recently selected for promotion to master sergeant and technical sergeant. Team McConnell's newest master sergeant selects. 22nd Aero Dental Operation Squadron Dennis Sunderland 22nd Air Refueling Wing Chastity Solomon 22nd

  • Berlin Airlift lays foundation for today's air mobility

    Sixty years ago today, the fledgling United States Air Force airlifted its first of 2.3 million tons of coal, food and supplies to the besieged city of Berlin. Stalin had cut off all ground transportation through Russian territory to the surrounded city of Berlin. The Berlin Airlift sustained a city

  • 18th Air Force welcomes new commander

    Major General Winfield W. Scott III formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Major General James A. Hawkins in a change-of-command ceremony today at the Scott Club. "I am extremely grateful for this opportunity to serve and lead the men and women of 18th Air Force," said Gen. Scott. "Air

  • Stay safe during tornado

    Tornadoes can be dangerous weather forces and carry the possibility of taking lives and destroying personal property. Knowing the signs of a tornado and the procedures to follow during a watch or warning, could improve individual's chances to survive a tornado. A tornado watch means tornadoes are

  • New mobility vice commander promotes continued excellence

    Air Mobility Command recently welcomed its new vice commander and quickly saw him promoted to lieutenant general in a ceremony here. "This is an amazing command full of incredible Airmen who make a difference every day," said Lt. Gen. Vern "Rusty" Findley II. "I'm honored and humbled to have this

  • Air Force prepared for largest virtual promotion release

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here will post selection lists for technical and master sergeant promotions on the Air Force Portal and AFPC public and military Web sites June 26 at 8 a.m. CDT. This will be the third major enlisted promotion release using the new Web-based process, and by far