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  • 350th ARS Inaugural Order of the Falcon

    Past and current members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron "Red Falcons" recently celebrated the Inaugural  Order of The Falcon reunion.Various events provided a unique opportunity for Airmen of all ranks to celebrate the heritage of the 350th ARS.The Red Falcon's have a proud heritage, from their

  • Airman recognized for act of heroism

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief received the Distinguished Individual Safety Award from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, May 6, here.Staff Sgt. William Womack received the award for potentially saving a man's life, Sept. 15, 2014, after he observed smoke coming from a residence

  • 22nd MDG 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.Master Sgt. James Glickman, 22nd Medical Group executive, received the spotlight performer for the week of April

  • Base biologist partners with Boy Scouts

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist assigned here partnered with a local Boy Scout troop recently in support of a fish growth and habitat study.  Troop 364 helped Laura Mendenhall, a biologist working with 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, fish and set up traps in "Bee-Tree" pond, which is used

  • McConnell Maintainers muscle through the madness

    The 22nd Maintenance Group successfully prepared the departure of 19 KC-135 Stratotankers with six hours' notice, April 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.The base aircraft were evacuated to protect Air Force assets by avoiding threatening inclement weather which occurred exactly 25 years

  • KC-135 crews support KC-46A testing missions

    Sixty-year-old KC-135 Stratotankers from here recently supported the new KC-46A Pegasus testing and evaluation missions in Washington state.The KC-135s, which currently serve as the backbone of the air refueling fleet, provided refueling support to receiver and chase aircraft participating in the

  • Registration open for free NFL football camp

    Military dependants ages 7-18 may register online for the free Iron Sharpens Iron football camp beginning May 2.McConnell is partnering with the McDonald Association Collective Collaboration to hold this event, which will feature several NFL players from teams such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the