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  • The KC-46 – A story of hope, in the airs of Pope

    Team McConnell steps into a pivotal training event, sending its Airmen and aircraft to participate in Battalion Mass Tactical Week. This iteration of BMTW marks a significant moment for the entire Air Mobility Command enterprise, providing a complex, real-world scenario – an opportunity for

  • McConnell Airmen Pioneer First KC-46 Fuel Return Valve Repair

    McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. — A two-year collaboration between Aircraft Fuel Systems and Hydraulic Back shop Airmen has led to the Air Force’s first locally rebuilt KC-46 fuel return valve, creating a new capability for the entire fleet and saving an estimated $127,000 per fuel return valve. Four

  • Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

    A 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen prepare to advance during a Mount Village training exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Mount Village is used to practice team coordination and execution in a controlled urban environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula

  • McConnell DFAC closes for renovations

    The Chisholm Trail Dining Facility (DFAC) will temporarily close its doors for a two-week renovation period, Dec. 1-15. The renovations will provide a significant upgrade to the base's food service capabilities.

  • McConnell hosts shooting competition

    Airmen from McConnell and surrounding units recently tested their precision and discipline during an Elementary Level Excellence-in-Competition (EEIC) Rifle Match, September 18, 2025.

  • McConnell Airmen aim for excellence in M4 shooting competition

    Team McConnell Airmen fire from the prone supported position during the Rifle Elementary Excellence in Competition (EEIC) hosted by the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 18, 2025. Airmen were instructed to shoot 20 rounds of ammunition in 45 seconds during the