• McConnell Airmen assist in Operation Freedom Memorial

    It's often said, "the best things in life come to those who wait." After almost six years of waiting, Kansas gold star families and fellow statesmen have a peaceful place to pay tribute to their fallen service members.Two contributing Air Force pilots helped unveil the new Operation Freedom Memorial

  • Air Force moves closer to KC-46A beddown

    The Air Force is a step closer to bedding down its anticipated fleet of KC-46A Pegasus aerial tankers. Officials recently announced Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma will serve as the Air Force's KC-46A formal training unit and McConnell AFB, Kasas will be the first active duty-led main operating base

  • McConnell's Law Enforcement observes National Police Week

    Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron are observing National Police Week May 12 through May 16 with a variety of events on and off base.In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as "National Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as "National

  • A diamond on a shirt and circuit track

    Unlike the rest of her teammates, a senior NCO here carries a pseudonyms derby name, "Diamond Sk8r." It not only represents her passion for roller derby, but it explains her love for being an Air Force first sergeant while serving off the circuit track. Master Sergeant Shanti Leiker, 22nd

  • McConnell Medics return from Guatemala

    Six Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group traveled to Zacapa, Guatemala from April 19 to May 3, and partnered with the Guatemalan army to provide medical care and humanitarian assistance.Four dental and two flight medicine personnel members completed a medical readiness training exercise where they

  • We're not in Kansas anymore: Space A offers free travel

    Active duty Airmen stationed at McConnell AFB may think they're limited to sightseeing on the great plains when it comes to in expensive travel, but the space available travel program here can provide them opportunities to visit different parts of the world.The variety of locations the McConnell

  • Have medical questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line.

    It can be difficult to know if and when to seek medical help, so having professional help at a moment's notice can be invaluable.The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. "Instead of just leaving messages for the provider or the nurses, we can have

  • 22nd DS 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.Tech. Sgt. Regina Page, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Office of the Staff Judge Advocate law office NCO in charge, was selected as

  • Team McConnell stays ready

    Inspections are pivotal in preparing Airman for real world combat across the globe, whether protecting the home front from internal and external threats, or in a forward operating base overseas.  Team McConnell conducted the inspection so that leaders can evaluate the combat readiness of their

  • McConnell medic earns Heroes of Military Medicine award

    A Team McConnell medic received the 2014 Heroes of Military Medicine award, May 1, in Washington, D.C., for his work advancing and impacting military medicine.Senior Master Sgt. David Smith, now a career advisor with the 22nd Force Support Squadron, provided medical care for more than 500 Joint