Airmen 4 Life: A communications squadron initiative Resiliency, professional development, and team building are the foundation on which the 22nd Communications Squadron’s newest initiative is built upon.The Airman 4 Life program aims to create a lasting impact on Airmen's lives, extending far beyond their time in uniform.
Chip off the old block: A lifelong commitment to mentorship The roaring jets and proud Airmen of McConnell are familiar to many families in the Wichita area, but for the Jimenez family, this base holds a unique significance. The Jimenez father and son are both stationed here, and are experiencing a new chapter in their military journeys side-by-side: The son
Trilateral E-7A Agreement Marks New Milestone with KC-46 Certification In a historic first, the U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), and Royal Air Force (RAF) collaborated to rapidly improve global combat capability while gathering critical test data for future acquisition of the E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft.
Health Alert: McConnell Airmen urged to stay vigilant amidst measles outbreak The Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) has confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated child between the ages of 5 and 10 years old on May 7, 2025. Officials are currently working to notify individuals who may have come into contact with the virus and identify the source.
Team McConnell tests their lethality during Exercise Lethal Stack Team McConnell Airmen participate in Exercise Lethal Stack May 5-9, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the exercise, Airmen from the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wing trained alongside each other to survive and operate in a contested, degraded and operationally limited environment
Weapons Systems Council plots path forward for KC-46 Pegasus, aircrew A few extra KC-46s populated the parking ramp at McConnell AFB April 28-30, as the latest KC-46 Weapons Systems Council got underway.
