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  • Once a Squarepatcher, always a Squarepatcher: 384th ARS celebrates 60 years

    An audience sits in anticipation, awaiting the reveal of the newest noseart among McConnell's fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers. There are two displays, one on the side of the aircraft and the other on a display resting below. The only thing between the noseart and the audience are two identical maroon

  • KC-46A equipment processing begins

    Another step toward the KC-46A Pegasus flying over Kansas started this week as Airmen in the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron began paving an innovative path through the maintenance equipment review process.Instead of having the equipment ship from the manufacturer to the Defense Contract

  • 60 YEARS IN THE AIR: The KC-135 during the Vietnam War

    (Editor's note: This article is part of a series looking back on the history of the KC-135 Stratotanker throughout the decades, leading up to the 60th anniversary of the KC-135's first flight in August 2016.)"Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! We've been struck by a missile," called the voice on the radio.The

  • McConnell's Pumpkin Patrol

    The 22nd Security Forces Squadron will be doing a "Pumpkin Patrol" the night of Halloween in Base Housing, starting at the Youth Center, from 6 to 8 p.m. Here are some safety tips and tricks for your children while they're out trick or treating.ยท Remember to look both ways before crossing the

  • OPM data breach: Staying vigilant

    According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, approximately 25 million federal employees had personal information stolen as a result of two separate, but related, cybersecurity incidents on its systems since the end of 2013.Individuals impacted by the second, larger OPM data breach are being

  • McConnell cuts medical process time in half

    Filing a claim with the Department of Veterans Affairs used to take approximately 180 days to complete, but now the 22nd Medical Group's separation history physical exam program has cut the time in half to file claims with the VA.When service members are within 180 days of their separation from the

  • Team McConnell goes pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

    "Many women are so busy taking care of their families that often times family pets go to the veterinarian before women will make time for their own health and wellness check," said Renetta Moore, 22nd Medical Support Squadron mammographer. "But how can you care for everyone else, if you are not

  • SABER contract saves time and money

    For the last 10 months, the 22nd Contracting Squadron here at McConnell Air Force Base and Fort Riley's contracting unit have been working together to save money while improving their infrastructures.A Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements contract allows a base to have only one

  • Seasonal flu vaccines now available

    The 22nd Medical Group recently received a shipment of seasonal influenza vaccinations and is now administering them to active-duty service members.Influenza is a respiratory infection that can cause serious difficulties, particularly to young children and older adults. All McConnell service members