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  • Travel Through Six Decades In 90 Minutes

    One hour before show time, more than 210 people gathered outside the Century II Convention Center in Wichita to ensure they would have good seat for an Air Force Tops In Blue performance, Feb. 13. The entertainment group has performed annually in Wichita for the past several years. This year's Tops

  • Suicide: a full circle concern

    Already this year, the Air Force and Air Mobility Command has suffered losses of its most valuable assets; it's Airmen, to suicide. However, being aware of the actions and needs of fellow wingmen, family and co-workers can provide outlets for those in need of help. "A marked change of behavior is

  • How to make winners from losers

    As the popular trend of reality television catches the eyes of its viewer, one particular show has inspired the McConnell Health and Wellness Center to share the excitement. With the HAWC's efforts to promote McConnell members to lead a healthier lifestyle, squadron agencies and units are

  • Legal provides for you

    The Legal office has many responsibilities concerning all Airmen on base. The number one job is making sure that everyone is treated fairly. "Justice is the main focus," said Capt. Kellyann Boehm, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate. The Legal office is divided into two sections, military justice

  • Son continues Air Force family legacy

    It can be one of the proudest moments in parents' lives when they realize they have raised a child to be self sufficient having abilities to make responsible choices for their future. Elliott Snow, 17, son of Maj. Mark Snow, 22nd Comptroller Squadron commander, made a life altering choice that many

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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