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  • Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, addresses McConnell Airmen as part of his visit to AMC bases Dec. 18. 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Selva has been visiting bases with AMC missions to meet with Mobility Airmen and discuss his priorities: executing the mission, cultivating a caring and respectful workplace, and training airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)

    Words of wisdom from four stars to two stripes

    Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, spoke to members of Team McConnell during a visit to the base Dec. 18, 2012.During an "all-call" conducted by the general, Selva, who has been in command for 18 days, spoke to active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and answered questions while laying out his plans as AMC commander."You make history

  • Holiday travel advice for Team McConnell

    With many members of Team McConnell planning to hit the road for the holidays over the next week, the members of McConnell's safety team have some advice for Airmen to keep in mind.Lt. Col. Barry Jones, 931st Air Refueling Group Chief of Safety and 22nd Air Refueling Wing Interim Chief of Safety, said that safety should be a top priority for all
  • Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, speaks to members of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing here during an all call Dec. 12. McDew urged Airmen to be bold, innovative risk-takers and expressed his gratitude to Team McConnell for their contributions to the command’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges/released)

    18th Air Force commander urges Airmen to 'be bold'

    Team McConnell hosted Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, and his wife, Evelyn, here Dec. 11 to 13. McDew's first visit to the base as 18th Air Force commander allowed him the opportunity to meet with McConnell's leaders and Airmen and to observe the base's missions firsthand. During an all call, McDew expressed his appreciation for
  • One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulators receives the updated high definition graphics Nov. 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is the largest KC-135 pilot training location in addition to Altus Air Force Base, Okla., where tanker pilots attend initial flight training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

    Taking off in HD

    Over the last few years McConnell training simulators have improved from the black and white paper airplane style graphics, to crystal-clear high definition graphics. For a flight to succeed, many elements - including fuel, maintenance, mission planning and hours of training - must be completed prior to take-off. In order to curtail the cost and
  • Airman 1st Class Richard Stratton, from the 436th Civil Engineer Squadron, and Senior Airman Robert Fitch, from the 436th Aerial Port Squadron, collect sandbags from outside of building 502 Oct. 30, 2012, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. The sandbags were placed at entrances around the base in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Adrian R. Rowan)

    In wake of Sandy, Mobility Airmen poised to 'answer the call'

    Across the nation, Mobility Airmen are assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy at their own Air Force bases along the East Coast and beginning the process of recovery, while also standing ready to answer the call for support of relief efforts from civilian authorities. In the wake of the hurricane, Airmen at affected East Coast bases are

  • Mobility Airmen to honor Gen. Johns with Order of Sword

    Air Mobility Command enlisted men and women will present Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., the prestigious Order of the Sword in a formal ceremony here, Nov. 28, at 6:30 p.m. in the Scott Club. More than 300 Airmen from across the command are expected to attend.Johns was formally notified of his selection for this award in August amidst a sea of Airmen in
  • Six KC-135 Stratotankers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakenhurst, N.J., relocated to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 27, 2012 in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakenhurst has declared an emergency status of HURC...ON III meaning the base is expecting the arrival of 50 knot winds within 48 hours. The KC-135s were evacuated to minimize damage to the aircraft during the storm. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

    Tankers find shelter in Midwest

    As the East Coast prepares for Hurricane Sandy, six KC-135 Stratotankers from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakenhurst, N.J., relocated here for shelter from the storm Oct. 27."We are McGuire's primary base," said Senior Airman Victoria Carrero, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command post controller. "All bases have a plan and a primary base they go to during
  • An upgraded instrumentation panel, on the left, is illustrated next to the previous generation panel, on the right. The new panel is part of the Block 45 upgrades being installed in 17 KC-135 Stratotankers to keep the planes modern and extend their utilization. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)

    Keeping KC-135s flying high

    The first of 17 upgraded KC-135 Stratotankers landed at McConnell for routine maintenance Oct. 16, 2012.This KC-135 features Block 45 upgrades which are designed to modernize the decades-old aircraft and improve its life expectancy."The goal is to keep the planes non-obsolete, relevant and legal to fly," said Maj. Chris Brockman, 22nd Operations
  • Staff Sgt. Alfred Mines, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps a child try on firefighters’ protective equipment to help promote fire safety week Oct. 9, 2012, Wichita, Kan. Several McConnell firefighters supported fire prevention week by demonstrating their equipment and personnel at the Sedgwick County Zoo. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

    Family safety key to fire prevention week

    Oct. 7 to 13 is National Fire Prevention Week and here at McConnell people are taking advantage of the time to spread the word on fire safety.Improper or insufficient planning can be dangerous for families and can also cause damage to properties."One home structure [fire] was reported every 85 seconds in 2010," said Eric Garlow, 22nd Civil Engineer
  • Children of McConnell Airmen get their faces painted during the Family Mobility Line Oct. 6, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, which simulated a deployment, is an annual event hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)

    A family-friendly deployment

    More than 150 McConnell Airmen, spouses and children braved the cold weather and the harsh wind to experience the Family Mobility Line Oct. 6, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Sponsored by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, spouses and children learned what it was like to deploy.After meeting at the A&FRC, the participants splintered into
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