An icon of airpower takes final bow: Ethel’s fini flight MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – After more than six decades of service, “Ethel,” a KC-135R/T Stratotanker, was officially retired, closing a chapter that began in 1959 during the Cold War era.
22nd ARW commences 2026 honorary commander ceremony The 22nd Air Refueling Wing honors 16 civic leaders as they are inducted into the 2026 Honorary Commander program on January 9, 2026 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
22nd ARW commences 2026 honorary commander ceremony The 22nd Air Refueling Wing honors 16 civic leaders as they are inducted into the 2026 Honorary Commander program on January 9, 2026 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
184th Wing Selected to Support Air Combat Command's Point Defense Battle Lab The 184th Wing has been selected to support Air Combat Command’s newly established Point Defense Battle Lab. The 184th Wing will support the 319th Reconnaissance Wing, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, who will serve as the lead organization.
Connect to care: A one stop shop McConnell Air Force Base opens up a new Connect to Care facility, located in building 795, which will provide Airmen with a “no wrong door” approach when it comes to seeking support from base helping agencies.
Air Installations Use & Compatibility Open House set for January 13 McConnell Air Force Base will hold an open house January 13, 4-6 p.m., in downtown Wichita, for the public release of the 2025 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Study for the base.
