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  • Patrolling the flightline

    "ID please," is a common phrase everyone hears as they approach the base.Gate guards are the first line of defense against anyone wishing to harm those within or impede the mission, but if they fail there are more obstacles to get through, like the security forces on the flightline.Security forces

  • Everybody loves rainmen

    Dark clouds began to roll in with heavy rain and wind. Just before the height of the storm an eerie silence fell over McConnell and the surrounding area as a forming tornado threatened to touch down and rip through the base.Craig McPherson, 22nd Operation Support Squadron meteorologist technician,

  • Running for life

    He spends his time running when he isn't flying a KC-135 Stratotanker or assisting in the daily operations of his squadron.Capt. Daniel Castle, a St. Joseph, Missouri native, only stopped running competitively to become a pilot, but now he is back at it. The only difference, he now races for the Air

  • Security forces partner with local police departments

    A school building may not seem like a typical place to conduct drug and explosive detection training, but that is exactly where McConnell security forces partnered with the Kansas Police Dog Association to carry out these exercises.The abandoned building in Independence, Kansas, provided a unique

  • Defenders show former Air Policeman modern security forces

    McConnell has been home to a multitude of missions over the years with a long list of Air Force specialty codes coming and going with various units.One career field, even after 50 years of small adjustments and changes, has had a continuous presence here no matter what type of wing hosted the

  • Veteran’s Center here to help

    The Wichita Vet Center's mission objective is clear: serve veterans and their families by providing a continuum of quality care that adds value for them and their communities.The challenge is to educate veterans to not be afraid to ask for the benefits and services available to them.Veterans who

  • Airman overcomes injury to stay in service

    An ACL or MCL tear is one of the last injuries any athlete wants to go through, but once it happens, their life can suddenly change.It is often seen in the world of sports: a promising young star suffers a knee injury and comes back a different person.Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Langford, 22nd Security

  • From stripes to bars

    Growing up her dream was always to work in the medical field. After a lot of hard work and a little re-routing she is finally back on track.Staff Sgt. Marvina Jones, 22nd Maintenance Group commander's support staff assistant NCO in-charge, has always been a fast burner in her Air Force career.After

  • Nose art honors community, heritage

    Even when it's across oceans and deserts, it brings a sense of connection between the base and the local community and a sense of pride to those who maintain its heritage.The "WuShock" is the Wichita State University mascot and logo that is now displayed as nose art on one of McConnell Air Force

  • Airmen of Steel

    Crew chiefs are the first people who come to mind when thinking of aircraft maintenance. One back shop provides the crew chiefs with the parts they need to replace the damaged ones.Working in the 22nd Maintenance Squadron Sheet Metal shop could mean you are doing a variety of things. No day is