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  • Do you know how to wear your winter weather gear?

    Do you know how to wear your winter weather gear?

    Air Force Instruction 36-2903 informs Airmen how to properly wear their cold weather gear to keep themselves protected during winter months. 
  • MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski, left, and Senior Airman Amanda Currier, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, make preparations for a news release for the on-scene commander’s approval after a simulated explosion June 27, during a Major Accident Response Exercise. (Photo by Erin Lewis)

    Air Force communicators join forces

    Airmen charged with telling the Air Force story have joined forces to execute their mission more efficiently. Public affairs offices and multimedia centers across the Air Force officially merged Oct. 1. "This is a move that makes sense," said Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs, noncommissioned officer in charge of
  • Ronnie Morales throws a fast pitch to his father Master Sgt. Labaca, 22nd Contracting Squadron, in their back yard Nov. 21. During the Major League Baseball off-season from the Chicago White Sox, the left handed pitcher attends Wichita State University where he majors in Physiology. (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

    Air Force dependent ends season in pros

    It can be entertaining to teach and watch a toddler to conceive the idea of catch and toss. He gives his entire might whipping the ball, much bigger than his hand. And, the ball flies only a few yards away, straight in to the ground as he grins in confidence the entire play. This was much the case for Ronnie Morales, son of Master Sgt. Anthony
  • MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tech. Sgt. Phillip Hauser, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, checks over explosive ordinance at the Kansas Museum of Military History on Nov. 19. One of the many tasks of Explosive Ordinance Disposal members are to train in emergency situations where transporting explosives and equipment from locations to authorized disposal areas. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch III)

    BOOM: EOD supporting Wichita

    Some people don't know the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, serves as the primary response agency for all military ordnance reported in Wichita. "Due to the Posse Comitatus Act, we can not perform any 'law-enforcement' activities on non-federal property, but we, military EOD, are responsible for rendering safe all
  • MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman Rob Poe, 349th Air Refueling Squadron, trains Senior Airman Jeremiah Ibarra, 349th Air Refueling Squadron, on the in-flight refueling system on Nov. 26. In-flight refueling system operators make a difference by safely and completely checking the aircraft before any mission. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch III)

    Flying Bandits Strike Again

    The 349th Air Refueling Squadron received its nickname as the "Beale Bandits" while attached to Beale Air Force Base, Calif. It was activated at McConnell on January 1, 1994, as part of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, and the squadron decided to keep the nickname "Bandits." The 349th Air Refueling Squadron contributed to the wing's 2007 fiscal year
  • Colonel Michael Dillard, 22nd Maintenance Group commander and his family view a plaque that was presented to him by the Chief’s group and McConnell members for being inducted as an honorary enlisted chief master sergeant at a promotion ceremony Nov. 30. (photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

    McConnell colonel becomes chief

    "Being promoted to the grade of chief master sergeant is Col. Michael Dillard, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, said a chief during a ceremony here Dec. 1 The crowd went silent. People looked around at each other wondering if Chief Master Sgt. John Gebhardt, 22nd Medical Group superintendent, realized what he had said. Many people know about
  • MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sergeant Matt Walters 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron spends time with 2nd graders at Wineteer Elementary School for the Lunch Buddies program Oct. 25. The Lunch Buddies program pairs a caring adult with an elementary student that needs a positive role model, McConnell Air Force Base personnel volunteer to participate in this program once a week. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Shelton)

    Route 56 mentors children

    Route 56, Community Service Committee, hosts a program, which is designed to mentor children who may have troubles or problems making friends, in conjunction with Winteer Elementary School called "Lunch Buddies". Every week, Route 56 asks Airmen interested in volunteering to sacrifice their lunch break for the opportunity to visit with children on
  • Col. John Zazworsky, acting 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, presents Mary Eary, 22nd Mission Support Group executive secretary with a certificate of service and pin for her 50 years of service as of Sept 10 working as a civil service member. (curtesy photo)

    MSG executive secretary reaches 50 years of civil service

    For many military members, serving their country is their way to contribute to their country. What some people may not realize is through the sacrifices and dedication of civil servicemembers, their work can also add substantial value to the US government. For military members who retire after 20 years of service, it can be seen as quite an

  • McConnell warriors receive Meritorious Service Medals

    Staff Sgt. Josh Brown and Senior Airman Gary Weakland, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, received Meritorious Service Medals for time served as lead vehicle commander with the 424 Medium Truck Detachment at Camp Arifjan Air Base, Kuwait. "You are pretty much the navigator, the 'eyes and ears' for the convoy commander," said Sergeant Brown.
  • MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Bart Patterson, Health and Wellness Center health technician, is checking Lt. Col. Jon Woods’, 931st Operation Support Flight, arches during a running shoe evaluation Oct. 1, at the HAWC. Most running injuries can be traced back to the condition or type of running shoe that person uses. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch III.)

    Need PT improvement? schedule a running test

    How could the Health and Wellness Center help improve a person's run time for his next physical training test? Of the many health programs featured at the HAWC, the Running Shoe Evaluation provides a look on how well a person can strut their stuff. Wearing the proper foot wear while running plays a big part on how people perform. The running shoe
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