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  • Final Rule Puts More Teeth Into Military Lending Act

    The Defense Department today closed loopholes to protect U.S. men and women in uniform from predatory lending practices, President Barack Obama said this morning at the 116th Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.The heightened level of financial and

  • McConnell Chapel renovations completed

    With $2.1 million in renovations recently completed, services in the Base Chapel are scheduled to begin July 26.The renovations brought the chapel into the modern age with a slew of technological and standard-of-living improvements made in both the workshop and worship areas."We revamped the entire

  • 2015 Consumer Confidence Report available

    The 2015 Consumer Confidence Report is now available to view.The McConnell CCR is an annual report presenting a summary of the drinking water quality provided to the base and its housing units.The report documented water quality Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2014 and includes information on the source of the

  • Construction begins for new base housing

    Construction on the newest homes in base housing here began July 20, making way for more than 150 new houses, a community center and the renovation of over 200 existing homes.Contractors with Corvias Military Living, the company that manages McConnell base housing, began digging out the area for the

  • Bringing the beach to McConnell

    The 22nd Force Support Squadron will host a base-wide beach party for Airmen and their families on July 31.The beach party is an annual event that is held at the pool pavilion. Approximately 800 people come out each year to enjoy all of the activities provided by the 22nd FSS."We are trying to

  • Vehicle management innovation saves Air Force thousands

    A member of the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle management flight saved the Air Force more than $60,000 through the use of in-house fabrication.C.J. Slifko, 22nd LRS vehicle management flight allied trades mechanic, identified the possibility of replacing the entire back assembly of a

  • BASH, environmental team-up helps sustain base balance

    The Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard program and the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Element work together more often than people realize since their jobs depend on each other.The two agencies collaborate to ensure aircraft are safe when they are flying or on the ground, as well as to