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  • McConnell Tax Center offers free tax-filing services

    The base tax center is providing a free tax-filing service for military members and their families, retirees and civilians on base from Feb. 1 to April 15.To use the service, people can call or walk in to the center to schedule an appointment."We are here to make things easier," said Teresa

  • KC-135 crew saves F-16 pilot from ejecting over enemy lines

    A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker crew saved an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from ejecting over Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant-held territory in 2015, which could have resulted in the Airman's captivity or death.While deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the crew responded to an F-16

  • 22nd OSS Airman meets leadership on Capitol Hill

    Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Mikell, 22nd OSS air traffic control training and standardization NCO in-charge, was sent to the Pentagon as part of the Capitol Hill Visit Program late last year..Accompanied by Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, 22nd ARW

  • McConnell Post Office opens new facility

    To offer better service to the base the McConnell Postal Service Center and Official Mail Center opened its doors to its new facility in Bldg. 524, here, Jan. 25.The new building comes with new security and fire systems to increase safety and more space to ensure the staff members can operate at

  • 22nd AMXS Airman brings 'Wichitalks' to life

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman organized a forum for members of the community to discuss and share various ideas and passions during "Wichitalks" held Jan. 29, at The Labor Party, in Wichita, Kansas.Senior Airman Kevin Falting, 22nd AMXS crewchief, hosted the TED Talk-style event, which

  • McConnell patrolman wins AF Civilian of the Year Award

    A member of the 22nd Security Forces Squadron earned the Air Force Security Forces Civilian of the Year.Shawn Kennedy, supervisory police officer, received the AMC Outstanding Security Forces Flight-Level Civilian Supervisory Level Award and went on to win Air Force award level recognition as

  • 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 Michael Stainbrook, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator/dispatcher, received the spotlight

  • Corvias housing team alleviates stress of moving

    Moving is one of the top stressors people can experience during their lives, and military members experience this stressor more than the rest of the population because of constant relocations and permanent change of stations.The base housing redevelopment will improve the quality of life for many

  • AFAF kicks off with a sizzle

    The base First Sergeants Council will host a breakfast to raise money for the 2016 Air Force Assistance Fund in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Signatures Lounge, Feb. 1, from 8-10 a.m.The AFAF allows Airmen to donate to specific charities aimed at helping other Airmen and their families who