News

Sept. 13, 2024
A Rising STARR: McConnell Airman Recruits Friend

Staff Sgt. Steven Rhodes, recruited his best friend, Christopher Lyon, for an Air and Space Achievement Medal on May 4, 2024.
Sept. 12, 2024
A Day With A Legend: WWII Bomber Pilot Visits Old Squadron

Team McConnell welcomed the return of WWIIbomber pilot retired Maj. John “Lucky” Luckadoo during a visit to base Sept. 6, 2024.
Sept. 11, 2024
Team McConnell hosts Patriot Day Ceremony

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard presents the colors during the Patriot Day Ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 11, 2024. The ceremony was held to honor the lives lost in the wake of the tragic events that happened on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
Sept. 10, 2024
22 MDG participates in Medic Rodeo 2024

Four Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group competed in the annual Medic Rodeo competition on August 11-15, 2024, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
Sept. 9, 2024
64 ARS prepares for first KC-46 deployment

Airmen assigned to the active duty 64th Air Refueling Squadron, a geographically separated unit for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kanas, are supporting the New Hampshire National Guard's 157th Air Refueling Wing from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, in the
Aug. 28, 2024
Team McConnell shifts gears after storm cancels final day of Air Show

The excitement and anticipation following the success of the first day of the Frontiers in Flight Air Show was quickly turned into a rapid recovery and clean-up response when a slow-moving wet microburst caused significant damage and the last day of the air show had to be cancelled for safety
Aug. 14, 2024
Airshow: ID required for adults 18+; water containers allowed

The 2024 Frontier in Flight Airshow at McConnell has a few significant changes over the 2022 edition of this event. The airshow runs August 24-25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at McConnell Air Force Base, with free admission and parking.
Aug. 12, 2024
22nd ARW Supports Bamboo Eagle 24-3, Refuels Navy EA-18s

Aircrew and support personnel from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing exploded into theater for Exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, taking post and operating from Sacramento, California, Aug. 2-10, 2024.
Aug. 7, 2024
Frontiers in Flight: What not to bring

With the Frontiers in Flight Airshow coming up on Aug. 24-25, 2024, attendees’ safety and ease is the top priority for the event.
Aug. 5, 2024
McConnell AFB adds major horsepower to airshow: Budweiser Clydesdales

McConnell Air Force Base is adding extra horsepower to the 2024 Frontiers in Flight Airshow with the addition of the Budweiser Clydesdales alongside Folds of Honor.