• Commander hands over the keys, saves bucks

    The 22nd Mission Support Group commander turned in the keys to his government vehicle to save the Air Force money, May 10.Air Force Logistics Headquarters, is pushing for initiatives to make cuts to save money, and Col. Matthew Benivegna, 22nd MSG commander, took the first step."[Col. Benivegna] is

  • McConnell supports largest U.S., Israel exercise

    Joint U.S. military personnel, including members of 22nd Air Refueling Wing, teamed up with Israel Defense Forces in a U.S. European Command exercise known as Juniper Cobra 16, which ran from Feb. 22 to March 3.Every other year, EUCOM sends a joint task force to collaborate with its Israeli ally to

  • Letter from 18th AF Commander

    Happy Birthday, U.S. Air ForceToday, as every day, I am proud to be an American Airman.As someone who has lived all but a handful of years of our Air Force's history, I have a deep and abiding love for our service ... and especially the Airmen who made it (and continue to make it) the finest in the

  • Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW

    Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony here May 31, 2013.Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony, which has been a military tradition since the beginning of the Air Force. The

  • Arbor Day celebration at new pavilion

    McConnell Air Force Base held its annual Arbor Day celebration here April 26, at the new Reading Garden Pavilion located next to the library entrance. A sugar maple and a chinkapin oak were planted at the pavilion as part of the celebration. Both trees are deciduous, meaning they will lose their

  • A time for renewal, a time for change

    18th Air Force Letter to AirmenTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! In a time of uncertainty for our military and Nation, you have inspired your leaders, your fellow Airmen, and the American people with your unfailing commitment to the mission, your innovative solutions

  • McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration

    More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn more about civilian furloughs that are scheduled to begin April 26. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held the all-call to share the latest information regarding sequestration and

  • CMSAF issues letter to Airmen

    Fellow Airmen,As you know, our Nation and our Air Force are working through some significant fiscal challenges. The combined effects of continuing resolution and sequestration are forcing some very tough decisions. Unfortunately we'll likely be forced to furlough nearly 180,000 civilian Airmen for

  • MSG showcases quality-of-life

    As part of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's endeavor to attain the 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award, a team of inspectors led by Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer, visited McConnell Airmen, Jan. 7-8, 2013.Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander,