• McConnell Airman creates, inspires

    She doesn't work in a fancy studio with the best and newest tools; She doesn't even have her own space set aside to do what she loves. All she needs is a kitchen table to enter into her own world, a world that just happens to be spreading to and inspiring others.Master Sgt. Hilda Holmes, 22nd Air

  • McConnell’s EFMP adds respite care program

    McConnell Airmen with children who are eligible for the Exceptional Family Member Program have a new program to assist with child care.The U.S. Air Force Respite Care is specially designed for Air Force families who have children diagnosed with moderate or severe special needs. They can receive up

  • Hoop Dreams

    She once had dreams of scoring points as a profession and serving defenders on the court. Now she needs points for promotion while serving her country.Senior Airman Emery Buckner, 22nd Force Support Squadron customer support journeyman, enjoys doing what she does as a military personnelist, but she

  • Civic leaders view KC-46A construction

    McConnell Air Force Base's community partners toured the ongoing base construction, Nov. 18, 2014 for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus.The civic leaders got an up-close look at various construction areas throughout the base, including the new regional maintenance training facility that will be used

  • Air Force members get new app to solve their own computer problems

    As the Air Force Enterprise Service Desk goes virtual, McConnell members will see a new application on their computer today, Nov. 24, that allows them to immediately tackle and fix their minor IT issues.  The Virtual Enterprise Service Desk is a client-based application that allows the user to solve

  • McConnell Airmen mentor Kansas State University cadets

    Twenty-four Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, took part in four enlisted-perspective panels to mentor over 70 Kansas State University Air Force ROTC cadets, Nov. 20, in Manhattan, Kansas.The McConnell mentors were broken up into four groups: junior enlisted, non-commissioned officers,

  • Airmen learn how to be S.A.F.E.

    When a good time leads to bad choices, often times there is more than one victim.The Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) organization hosted nearly 600 McConnell Air Force Base Airmen Nov. 19,  at the base theater. The campaign is designed to educate adults on the dangers of high-risk behaviors

  • 22nd Director of Staff 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.Staff Sgt. Christina Begeal, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Community Support Coordinator administrator, was selected as the

  • Dutch air traffic controllers visit AF base

    Dutch air traffic controllers visited McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 13-14, to observe take-offs, landings, and air refueling missions to improve service to U.S. aircrews.The visit helped the controllers gain a better understanding of air refueling missions. This will allow them to provide

  • Search for success

    Moving from high school to a work environment with little experience or without a basic skillset can be a difficult transition to make. This transition can be even more intimidating for students with disabilities.Project Search is a program at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, that teaches job,