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  • MDG plays “M.A.S.H”

    On Friday, Airmen usually look forward to the end of the work day because, for most, it signifies the beginning of a weekend. However, at 4:30 p.m. May 18, while most of the base was heading home, several members of the 22nd Medical Group were actively involved in a Medical Unit Readiness Training

  • Exercise warm-up using dynamic flexibility

    Traditionally, a proper warm-up prior to a fitness activity consisted of a series of static stretches followed, in some cases, by light calisthenics. Not much thought was given to the warm-up process beyond that. Current research on static stretching and flexibility training suggests several reasons

  • Is it appropriate to give gifts to supervisors?

    McConnell is in the summer rotation cycle again, and many Airmen are undergoing permanent changes of station. PCS moves usually mean farewell get-togethers, and the question invariably arises, "What can we get the boss as a going away gift?" To help people find appropriate gifts for outgoing

  • AF retiree shares emotions for veteran through poetry

    As the nation prepares to celebrate the Memorial Day holiday weekend, one Team McConnell member has taken time out to also reflect on the story of a local, homeless Vietnam veteran who passed away a little more than a year ago. After reading a local newspaper story about a 50-year-old, homeless

  • Airmen shake off rust; add on dirt

    Lying prone in high grass, feeling the hot sun penetrate through layers of protective gear, Airmen wait for their commander to give the call to rush forward into a house of hostiles. Stagnate puddles map a field that is filled with the sound of gunfire and clouds of yellow smoke grenades. This was

  • A-76 Candidate Synopsis representatives announed

    Lt. Gen. Christopher Kelly, vice commander of Air Mobility Command, is initiating a streamlined competition for the following squadrons and air wings: 436th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Del.; 317th Maintenance Squadron, Dyess AFB, Texas; 92nd Maintenance Operations

  • National Law Day observed

    Some people look at today's youth, their fashion sense, their taste in music, their mind-frame and are intimidated by the thought that these young people will one day run the nation. Others look at the members of today's younger generation and see potential in tomorrow's leaders. Regardless of

  • Women take self-defense class for more than just kicks

    To recognize Sexual Assault Awareness month in April, free women's self defense classes are now being offered by McConnell's security forces personnel. The instructors have revamped the course with intent to teach it more frequently throughout the year. Classes are conducted in the fitness center at

  • Brush up on TRICARE’s dental programs

    Don't give oral health the brush-off. TRICARE has two dental programs that can keep everyone smiling. The TRICARE Dental Program and the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program are voluntary, premium based dental benefits programs that offer cost-effective dental services for eligible TRICARE beneficiaries.

  • HAWC staff offers many services

    With a staff of experts in health, fitness and nutrition, the McConnell Air Force Base Health and Wellness Center, more commonly referred to as the HAWC, primarily focuses on disease prevention. Lou Stadler, the Health Promotion Flight chief, said they approach disease prevention in a variety of