Home at last: honoring a Vietnam War Airman, 56 years later Perched atop Phou Pha Thi mountain, members assigned to Lima Site 85 worked to guide countless U.S. bombing raids under secrecy during the Vietnam War, making it a top priority target for North Vietnamese troops. In March 1968, enemy forces scaled the geographically treacherous mountain and launched
Team McConnell remembers 9/11 Team McConnell members attend a 9/11 memorial event at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 11, 2025. Airmen shared their personal experiences on 9/11 and reflected on how the attacks changed America during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
B-1 Bomber Arrives in Wichita for Cutting-Edge “Backbone" Surgery On Sept. 9 a B-1B Lancer touched down at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, to undergo replacement of its Forward Intermediate Fuselage (FIF) at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR).
22 ARW Commander hosts first all-call, updates Wing Priorities Col. Joe Wall, the new commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, hosted two all-calls alongside Chief Master Sgt. Markiesha Crawford, 22nd ARW command chief, on September 4, 2025.
Suicide Awareness Month: Creating Hope through Action In honor of September being Suicide Awareness Month, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Integrated Resilience Office (IRO) is hosting events throughout the month to strengthen bonds between Airmen, civilians and families.
