• McConnell's top 10 stories of 2016

    As we begin the new year, let's take a look at the top 10 articles from McConnell in 2016. 1. McConnell Airman pulls man from burning car A routine drive to work turned into a life-saving experience for one 22nd Maintenance Group Airman. Senior Airman Alex Williams, 22nd Maintenance Group

  • 22nd FSS Chopped Competition

    The 22nd Force Support Squadron recently held a “Chopped” style cooking competition where members of the 22nd FSS were put into three teams of two to compete against one another for the title of FSS Chopped Champion.The three teams were each given random items to use in their final dish. The

  • POW recounts Operation Linebacker II

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – It was December 26, 1972. The vibration from bombs exploding in the distance resonated through the walls of the North Vietnamese prison. In his cell, an American pilot peered through the barred windows where he saw the silhouette of a B-52 Stratofortress in flames.

  • New utility bill program for base housing

    Corvias Military Living, the base property management firm, recently sent a few residents living on base housing mock utility bills as part of a newly implemented program to help the Air Force “Go Green.” The Department of Defense implemented the program about a year ago and McConnell will

  • FOD prevention program supports tanker mission

    Believe it or not, something as simple as a stone could impede the tanker mission, but that’s why there’s an entire program in place here to prevent foreign object debris from interfering with aircraft and vehicles.Each engine on a KC-135 Stratotanker is valued at $3.8 million. If FOD enters one of

  • Family, football, faith

    The noise from the cheering fans muffles into the background. Gloved hands brace against a worn turf field. Under his helmet, sweat accumulates on his face. His eyes lock focus on the opponent across from him as he waits for the football to be snapped. “It’s second and 10, and you didn’t get that

  • 22nd CPTS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Airman 1st Class Annalou Cumpio, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, received the spotlight performer for

  • 22nd LRS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Airman 1st Class Christina Reddie, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, received the spotlight performer for

  • McConnell Airman pulls man from burning car

    A routine drive to work turned into a life-saving experience for one 22nd Maintenance Group Airman.Senior Airman Alex Williams, 22nd Maintenance Group Maintenance Operations Center controller, was driving down one of the busiest highways in Wichita while on his way to work when he checked his rear

  • Fast and Secure: E-Deliver your tax forms

    Tax season is coming up, and electronic delivery provides a quick and secure way to receive your tax forms.The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is urging all of its active-duty and reserve service members, retirees, annuitants and civilian customers to switch their W-2 forms, IRS forms