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  • McConnell Airman nominated for Robbie Risner Award

    After surpassing both the wing and Air Mobility Command levels, McConnell's Maj. Derrick Baker, 22nd Operations Support Squadron wing tactics officer, is now in the running to receive the Air Force 2013 Robbie Risner Award.The award is named after Brig. General Robinson "Robbie" Risner, a highly

  • CFC offers McConnell Airmen chance to make a difference

    The 2014 Combined Federal Campaign is underway.Established in 1961, the CFC promotes and supports philanthropy through a program that allows federal employees the opportunity to donate to more than 2,000 non-profit organizations.  The CFC is one of two organizations authorized to solicit federal

  • McConnell-led team responds to aircraft accident

    Members of Team McConnell, with local emergency crews and a team from the Oklahoma Air National Guard responded when two F-16 Fighting Falcons collided in midair, Oct. 20 near Moline.The pilot of the downed aircraft was able to eject safely and was brought to McConnell for an evaluation.  The other

  • 22nd Medical 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.Staff Sgt. LaTasha Compton, 22nd Medical Support Squadron outpatient records NCO in charge, was selected as the spotlight

  • MAFB Honor Guard continues to mentor JROTC cadets

    The McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard continued an almost 20-year tradition by judging the Wichita Public School district's Junior ROTC drill competitions this year.The honor guardsmen, who have been judging these competitions since 1995, critique high school cadets in multiple categories,

  • AMC names McConnell AFB CINC IEA nominee

    Air Mobility Command announced McConnell Air Force Base as the command's nominee for the 2015 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award Oct. 22."As always, this year's competition was extremely tight and I am proud of the accomplishments at every AMC installation," said Gen. Darren W.

  • CMSAF discusses innovation, KC-46 during McConnell visit

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody and his wife, retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, visited McConnell, Oct. 16 and 17.The Air Force's most senior enlisted Airman discussed several topics during his tour, including the new Enlisted Evaluation System. Some questioned whether forced

  • Crash survivor shares resilience story to Airmen

    The men and women of Team McConnell participated in a Wingman Day event Oct. 10, to develop their communication skills, resiliency and focus on Air Force core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.Wingman Day's premier event was a speech from Jared Estes,

  • Ability of the Utilities Shop

    There are many pieces to the puzzle that make up Team McConnell. The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron liquid fuels shop is one of those pieces. Their days consist of checking and controlling the fuel that gets pumped intoKC-135Rs on the flight line."We maintain the fuel systems" said Samuel Brenizer,

  • Airmen hit the gridiron to build teamwork

    Airmen around base have a variety of ways to stay in shape. There's the gym, various running trails, and even nutrition classes.Some Airmen, however, take to the gridiron as a way to maintain fitness and build camaraderie."Well, I keep doing it for the fun, teamwork and exercise," said Staff Sgt.