McConnell Air Force Base News https://www.mcconnell.af.mil McConnell Air Force Base News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 17 May 2016 17:10:57 GMT Sat, 23 Jan 2021 02:59:26 GMT Commander hands over the keys, saves bucks https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/793400/commander-hands-over-the-keys-saves-bucks/ The 22nd Mission Support Group commander turned in the keys to his government vehicle to save the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/May/17/2001539938/82/55/0/160510-F-XK483-003.jpg' alt='Col. Matthew Benivegna, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, talks about the importance of finding areas money can be saved, May 10, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Air Staff, Air Force Logistics Headquarters, has been pushing for initiatives to help the Air Force save money. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)' /> <br /> Tue, 17 May 2016 17:10:57 GMT Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/793400/commander-hands-over-the-keys-saves-bucks/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell McConnell supports largest U.S., Israel exercise https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/765600/mcconnell-supports-largest-us-israel-exercise/ Joint U.S. military personnel, including members of 22nd Air Refueling Wing, teamed up with Israel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Mar/24/2001506204/82/55/0/160318-F-XX000-001.jpg' alt='Joint U.S. military personnel, including members of 22nd Air Refueling Wing, teamed up with Israel Defense Forces in a U.S. European Command exercise known as Juniper Cobra 16, which ran from Feb. 22 to March 3. Every other year, EUCOM sends a joint task force to collaborate with its Israeli ally to train together for a combined ballistic missile defense. (Courtesy graphic)' /> <br /> Thu, 24 Mar 2016 14:13:37 GMT Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/765600/mcconnell-supports-largest-us-israel-exercise/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command Letter from 18th AF Commander https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/766026/letter-from-18th-af-commander/ Happy Birthday, U.S. Air ForceToday, as every day, I am proud to be an American Airman.As someone<br/> Wed, 18 Sep 2013 16:07:24 GMT https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/766026/letter-from-18th-af-commander/ McConnell News Commander Leadership Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224220/col-jackson-takes-command-of-22nd-arw/ Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/May/31/2000045020/82/55/0/130531-F-EP111-071.JPG' alt='Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, passes the 22nd Air Refueling Wing guidon to Col. Joel Jackson, during a change of command ceremony May 31, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Jackson has served in a variety of squadron, group and wing level positions, including tours on the Air Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and U.S. Transportation Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)' /> <br /> Fri, 31 May 2013 21:38:06 GMT Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224220/col-jackson-takes-command-of-22nd-arw/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command 931st ARG Arbor Day celebration at new pavilion https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224233/arbor-day-celebration-at-new-pavilion/ McConnell Air Force Base held its annual Arbor Day celebration here April 26, at the new Reading<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/May/02/2000053579/82/55/0/130426-F-AM292-009.JPG' alt='Participants of McConnell’s annual Arbor Day celebration pose with a “Tree City USA” banner April 26, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell AFB has been recognized as a “Tree City” for 19 consecutive years, a title given to communities that meet core standards of sound urban forestry management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)' /> <br /> Thu, 02 May 2013 20:13:02 GMT Airman John Linzmeier https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224233/arbor-day-celebration-at-new-pavilion/ McConnell News Commander A look at McConnell A time for renewal, a time for change https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224246/a-time-for-renewal-a-time-for-change/ 18th Air Force Letter to AirmenTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! In<br/> Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:37:28 GMT Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224246/a-time-for-renewal-a-time-for-change/ Commander Commentaries Leadership McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224250/mcconnell-afb-leadership-backs-civilian-workforce-amidst-sequestration/ More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Mar/14/2000067497/82/55/0/130313-F-NG595-036.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to civilian personnel during a civilian all-call March 13, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Rupp answered questions regarding the upcoming furlough and its potential effects on civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)' /> <br /> Thu, 14 Mar 2013 20:28:25 GMT 2nd Lt. Jessica Brown https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224250/mcconnell-afb-leadership-backs-civilian-workforce-amidst-sequestration/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command 931st ARG CMSAF issues letter to Airmen https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224253/cmsaf-issues-letter-to-airmen/ Fellow Airmen,As you know, our Nation and our Air Force are working through some significant fiscal<br/> Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:08:45 GMT https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224253/cmsaf-issues-letter-to-airmen/ McConnell News Commander Commentaries Leadership MSG showcases quality-of-life https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224276/msg-showcases-quality-of-life/ As part of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's endeavor to attain the 2013 Commander in Chief's<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jan/16/2000083610/82/55/0/130108-F-ZP295-003.JPG' alt='Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander, sits with members of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing chapel as they explain how The Den in building 350 helps keep dorm Airmen motivated Jan. 8, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Den is the number one airmen ministry center in AMC. Kubinec was visiting several locations on the base as one of four inspectors during the 2013 Installation Excellence Award inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:17:02 GMT Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224276/msg-showcases-quality-of-life/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command 931st ARG Byers tours McConnell's 'three rocks' https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224277/byers-tours-mcconnells-three-rocks/ On Jan. 6, the 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award assessment team landed in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jan/16/2000083615/82/55/0/130108-F-EP111-024.JPG' alt='Rex Bluml, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief asset manager, discusses energy sustainability efforts with Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U. S. Air Force Civil Engineer, Jan. 8. 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Byers, team lead for the 2013 Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award assessment team, visited several groups and squadrons as part of the two-day assessment of McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Jan 2013 22:02:57 GMT Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224277/byers-tours-mcconnells-three-rocks/ McConnell News Commander Leadership People on the Job A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command 931st ARG Rupps nominated for O’Malley Award https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224284/rupps-nominated-for-omalley-award/ Col. Ricky Rupp and his spouse, Charlotte, received the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2013/Jan/10/2000085160/82/55/0/121202-F-ZP295-003.JPG' alt='(Center) Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and spouse Charlotte, stand with the Air Mobility Command Installation Excellence Award trophy, Dec. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AMC Recently nominated the Rupps for the 2013 General Jerome F. O&#39;Malley and Diane O&#39;Malley award. The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon) ' /> <br /> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:57:38 GMT Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224284/rupps-nominated-for-omalley-award/ McConnell News Commander Leadership Air Mobility Command The breakfast club https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224304/the-breakfast-club/ Approximately 25 Airman Leadership School students were lured by the smell of home cooked pancakes,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Nov/21/2000094814/82/55/0/121119-F-MF529-001.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander speaks to Airman Leadership School students after breakfast at the commander’s house Nov. 19, 2012, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The breakfast helped develop the ALS class by face to face interaction with the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales) ' /> <br /> Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:06:58 GMT Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224304/the-breakfast-club/ McConnell News Commander Leadership A look at McConnell McConnell AMC finalist for 2013 CINC Installation Excellence Award https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224341/mcconnell-amc-finalist-for-2013-cinc-installation-excellence-award/ McConnell is Air Mobility Command's finalist for the 2013 Commander-in-Chief's Installation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Sep/14/2000115618/82/55/0/120912-F-ZP295-001.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth Wright, 22nd ARW command chief, cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the football field Sept. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the field was used for the first intramural football game of 2012. The field was one of many quality-of-life improvements made at McConnell during 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon) ' /> <br /> Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:44:06 GMT Staff Sgt. Abigail Klein https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224341/mcconnell-amc-finalist-for-2013-cinc-installation-excellence-award/ McConnell News Commander A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command Total Force effort leads to flying milestone for McConnell Reservists https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224346/total-force-effort-leads-to-flying-milestone-for-mcconnell-reservists/ From the outset, the mission appeared to be like any other routine local training sortie flown daily<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Sep/26/2000111376/82/55/0/120926-F-TS228-183.JPG' alt='Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Group pose for a photo Sept. 26, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 931st ARG accomplished their target for the 2012 fiscal year by achieving 3,688 flying hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)' /> <br /> Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:22:47 GMT 1st Lt. Zach Anderson https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224346/total-force-effort-leads-to-flying-milestone-for-mcconnell-reservists/ McConnell News Commander People on the Job A look at McConnell Air Mobility Command 931st ARG Dole Center get 'energy' boost https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224383/dole-center-get-energy-boost/ After two weeks of assembly, the new kiosk at the Robert J. Dole Community Center is now serving<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Jul/13/2000134417/82/55/0/111202-F-EQ141-001.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, pumps the first cup of coffee sold at the new kiosk in the Robert J. Dole Community Center, July 10, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Planning for the kiosk started in May 2012, and marks the start of many changes in the Dole Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon) ' /> <br /> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:07:41 GMT Airman 1st Class Jose Leon https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224383/dole-center-get-energy-boost/ McConnell News Commander A look at McConnell CC briefs local leaders https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224443/cc-briefs-local-leaders/ Approximately 40 Greater Wichita, Kan., business leaders met McConnell's wing commander Feb. 2,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2012/Feb/08/2000180074/82/55/0/120203-F-MF529-10123.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky N. Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives local business leaders a mission brief Feb 2, 2012, Wichita, Kan. The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce invited Rupp to its meeting in order to help understand the impact the military has on the local community. (U.S. Air F photo by Airman 1st Class Armando A, Schwier-Morales)' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:38:20 GMT Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224443/cc-briefs-local-leaders/ McConnell News Commander Leadership Sweet treats delivered to Airmen https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224463/sweet-treats-delivered-to-airmen/ Thousands of homemade cookies were collected, bagged and delivered to dormitory residents Dec. 9,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/Dec/10/2000192848/82/55/0/111209-F-ZP295-004.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class William Fleetwood, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, opens his cookies at Dorm 350 Dec. 9, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nearly 5000 cookies were delivered by volunteers and civic leaders to Airmen in the dorms to spread cheer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)' /> <br /> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:48:31 GMT Senior Airman Abigail Klein https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224463/sweet-treats-delivered-to-airmen/ McConnell News Commander JROTC cadets take flight https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224468/jrotc-cadets-take-flight/ As they begin their journey into real world, and possibly the military, 38 Junior Reserve Officer<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/Dec/02/2000195351/82/55/0/111201-F-FC636-001.JPG' alt='Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Derby High School before they take off in a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 1, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base. Thirty-eight cadets observed McConnell&#39;s air refueling mission firsthand. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)' /> <br /> Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:26:26 GMT Senior Airman Abigail Klein https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224468/jrotc-cadets-take-flight/ McConnell News Commander McConnell gets a little 'greener' https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224489/mcconnell-gets-a-little-greener/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/Oct/26/2000206065/82/55/0/111025-F-EP111-013.JPG' alt='Airman 1st Class Jared Parson, 22nd Communication Squadron network technician, and Airman 1st Class Barry Lindamood, 22nd Communication Squadron client systems technician, remove a printer from Col. Ricky Rupp&#39;s, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, office as part of an effort to go paperless October 25, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is moving toward a paperless work environment along with other AMC bases to help save time, money and natural resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)' /> <br /> Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:48:13 GMT DoD News https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224489/mcconnell-gets-a-little-greener/ McConnell News Commander NCSL visits Kansas National Guard https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224494/ncsl-visits-kansas-national-guard/ <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2011/Oct/20/2000207895/82/55/0/111019-F-TS228-012.JPG' alt='Col. John Hernandez, 184th Intelligence Wing commander, greets Jim Reed, one of the 32 members representing the National Conference of State Legislatures visiting the Kansas Air National Guard, Kan., Oct. 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. NCSL is composed of legislators and staff from across the country that help improve the quality and effectiveness of state legislation. The representative visited the 184th IW to better understand and examine challenges affecting military community relations, and the health and well-being of veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maurice Hodges)' /> <br /> Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:04:34 GMT https://www.mcconnell.af.mil/News/Article/224494/ncsl-visits-kansas-national-guard/ McConnell News Commander Leadership