• Preventing Domestic Violence

    Article 2 in the series. The Family Advocacy Program is promoting recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family violence is a nasty hidden secret. Often the victim suffers silently and in isolation. It is an overwhelming situation for those involved, a situation where the individual often

  • Air Force changing details for retiree funerals

    Manpower cuts and a high operations tempo, plus more retiree funerals than ever in Air Force history, mean base honor guards Air Force-wide will change the way they perform retiree funerals starting Nov. 1. The formal 10-person funeral will no longer be authorized for retiree funerals. The funeral

  • McConnell's shop highlight

    This week, we will dive into the maintenance world at the 22nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Group Equipment Flight. Their mission is to provide high quality support to Team McConnell's war fighting capability 24/7 by supporting aircraft flying operations, aircraft maintenance operations and

  • Holiday deadlines rapidly approaching for troop support

    While the holidays may still seem far away, Americans hoping to show their support to deployed troops must be aware of some rapidly approaching deadlines. According to the Military Postal Service Agency, or MPSA, mail going parcel post must be sent by Nov. 14, while first class mail must be sent by

  • Who’s Recycling? Environmental Management revitalizes base program

    For many Team McConnell members whose basements are taken over by containers of recyclables and garages that store more periodicals and newspaper than a library, the bases recycling program has a new revamped contract to take out the renewable trash. The old contract ended at the beginning of

  • Halloween safety tips

    Young McConnell ghouls and gals that intend to trick-or-treat in the surrounding neighborhoods can collect their goodies safely and still have a fun holiday. Parents can help them enjoy their holiday by following these Halloween safety tips provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office: · Plan

  • Family Advocacy recognizes Domestic Violence

    The Family Advocacy Program is promoting recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family violence unfortunately impacts far too many families. According to the National Violence Against Women survey, one in four women will be assaulted at some point in their lifetime. Likewise, the same

  • Great way to retire: Retired McConnell chief wins scholarship

    It is a bitter sweet end to a McConnell member's military retirement as he journeys into civilian life. For retired Chief Master Sgt. Joe Thompson, former Civil Engineer Squadron chief, the award of a $6,000 Air Force Club member scholarship will help him finish one of his many long term career