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  • Drones on duty: McConnell leads in AMC integration

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — McConnell continues to expand its operational capabilities with the development and integration of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), or drones, an initiative that now supports a variety of mission sets.

  • McConnell fuels team proves multicapable

    22nd Air Refueling Wing Airmen conduct a thorough medical assessment on a simulated casualty after a successful fuel cell extraction at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The scenario highlighted the multi-capable nature of the fuels team, which includes both the technical skills for

  • 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.