• FBI launches campaign to raise laser threat awareness

    Representatives from the FBI announced a national campaign to deter people from pointing lasers at aircraft at a press conference June 3, 2014, in Wichita, Kansas."Lasing" is a federal violation that can endanger pilots, passengers and those on the ground. The FBI is offering a reward of up to

  • McConnell Airmen volunteer at youth outreach program

    Volunteers from the Sedgwick County Police Department, Emergency Medical Services and Team McConnell helped facilitate an annual awareness camp administrated by the Boy Scouts of America, May 28 through 30, at the Jim James Memorial 101 Club, Wichita, Kansas.Thirty-four Airmen participated in the

  • Ex-crew chief reunites with pilot, retiring aircraft

    The Air Force views its Airmen as its most valuable resource and taking care of them is among the highest of priorities. Whether that means providing for families of deployed Airmen, offering levels of support to enhance their readiness and quality of life, or allowing them an opportunity to

  • McConnell medics host Guatemalan air force

    Members of the Guatemalan air force visited the 22nd Medical Group's aeromedical assets assigned here, May 19 through May 23.Col. Leyda Rodriguez de Villagran, Joint Forces public health chief in Guatemala, and Col. Luis Alfredo Salazar Martinez, director of the Air Force hospital in Guatemala,

  • KC-46A infastructure contract awarded

    The Army Corps of Engineers announced that the KC-46A Hangar contract for McConnell Air Force Base was awarded Thursday, May 22 to Archer Western Aviation Partners of Chicago, Illinois. The contracts were awarded for $197 million. Construction costs will yield a 2-Bay Corrosion Control and Fuel

  • Herschel Walker visits McConnell

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing received a visit from Herschel Walker, retired NFL player and CEO of Renaissance Man Food Services, May 22.His visit was part of the wing's sports day, an opportunity to participate in a number of sports and team building activities throughout the day with their unit or

  • 22nd AMDS 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 Sierra Mack, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician, was selected as the spotlight

  • MWD Andor retires with Master Sergeant owner

    When Airmen prepare to separate, the Air Force ensures that they have the right tools and knowledge for the best transition experience possible. The same applies to those who didn't volunteer for their jobs, but honorably protect and defend their community alongside their wingmen. Andor, a German

  • CGOC held poker run fundraiser

    The Company Grade Officers Council in partnership with the Folds of Honor Foundation held a poker-run fundraiser May 17, starting at the Kansas Aviation Museum, Wichita, Kan. and ending at Alef's Harley-Davidson Dealership, Wichita, Kan.The event, Ride to Honor, was held to help support families of