• Gone phishin'

    Team McConnell, along with the rest of the Air Force, is observing National Cyber Awareness Month throughout October, to educate users about the dangers associated with cyber crimes.Identity theft, fraud, financial exploitation and invasion of privacy are just a few examples of cyber crimes that

  • 22nd Medical Operations Support Squadron 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 Deanna Willis, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace medical technician, was selected as the spotlight

  • Making the cut for a diamond

    McConnell's first shirts put together a symposium for senior NCO's and experienced technical sergeants, from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3.The symposium covered the duties and responsibilities of being a first sergeant. The attendees received authorization  to fill in as a first sergeant temporarily if

  • Lt. Gen. Everhart visits McConnell, calls for innovation

    The commander of 18th Air Force, Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, visited the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Sept. 25 to 26, his first visit to McConnell Air Force Base since he assumed command in July.Everhart toured McConnell AFB to learn more about its tanker mission and address key issues from members

  • Chasing a legacy

    The silhouette of a man standing at the door saying goodbye is the last memory she had as a 5-year-old girl watching her father leave for war. He never returned home. The story of his heroism was lost after the war; that is, until that little girl's son started digging for the memories of the long

  • eCheck yourself before you wreck yourself

    The wing established a new online program, eCheckup To Go, that is now available to the McConnell Air Force Base community.The new program gathers information through a series of questions that determines and analyzes both the user's alcohol and spending habits."At the very end it will compile all

  • Healthy Canines for Canines

    Military working dog handlers keep busy working with dogs throughout the duty day. But after work, the dogs can't take care of themselves.Caring for a dog can be a lot of hard work. Especially when it's a MWD."This is a job that you have to want to do," said Kyle Tredway, 22nd Security Forces

  • Team McConnell observes Patriot Day

    Team McConnell held a Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11, 2014, in memory of the thousands of individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001.Airmen gathered around the base flagpole to pay respect to the fallen and show their gratitude