News

June 6, 2024
New Drone Capabilities Evaluated by McConnell’s Innovation Lab

Drone manufacturer Skydio and Boeing collaborated with McConnell's innovation lab to introduce a new drone program to wing leadership and future operators May 29, 2024.
June 4, 2024
McConnell Airmen recognized by Clark Elementary

Clark Elementary School recognized McConnell Air Force Base with an appreciation award May 10 at the school in Wichita, Kansas. Airmen from McConnell volunteered to mentor and tutor the students for over eight years.
May 23, 2024
Honoring our Defenders: McConnell pays tribute for Police Week

Defenders and local police came together to commemorate National Police Week May 13 – 17 through various events across the base.
May 21, 2024
McConnell Airmen Prepare for Frontiers in Flight Airshow

Eyes up, Wichita!Team McConnell is gearing up for the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Airshow, scheduled for Aug. 24-25. The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are the headline performers and last performed in Wichita 17 years ago.
May 10, 2024
McConnell Airmen Deliver U.S. humanitarian aid for Honduras, Topping 6 Million Pounds with Denton Program

A KC-46A Pegasus from the 931st Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, delivers 12 pallets of cargo for the Denton Program at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, May 8, 2024.
May 8, 2024
Team McConnell Participates in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KAN. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing participated in the Pacific Air Forces-directed joint exercise RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 24-1, involving multiple units and aircraft from the Italian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy from April 22 to May 3.
April 30, 2024
AMC’s New STRATO-gy: Industry Partnerships Advance KC-135 Maintenance Technology

As the Air Force continues to reshape, refocus and reoptimize to deter and prevail during the Great Power Competition, innovation and sustainability have become critical in reaching that goal.
April 16, 2024
McConnell relocates aircraft ahead of severe weather

Most aircraft assigned to McConnell Air Force Base have relocated away from the area due to potential severe weather April 15, 2024.
April 16, 2024
McConnell Reservists perform first tasked KC-46A AE mission to Pacific

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Citizen Reserve Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Wing recently expanded Pacific Air Force (PACAF) capabilities by piloting a KC-46A Pegasus with Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). This was the first tasked KC-46 dedicated to solely
April 9, 2024
McConnell Airmen Volunteer to Fix Historic ‘Doc’ B-29

Master Sgt. Kenneth Jenkins, 22nd Maintenance Squadron flight chief, led a team of five volunteer Airmen to repair and manufacture cables for “Doc,” a B-29 Superfortress, Feb. 8, at the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport in Wichita, Kansas.The team spent hours successfully replacing