• McConnell fit family 'takes on' challenge

    A McConnell family is the first here to compete in the 4th annual national Triple Play Fit Family Challenge.The competition challenges families across the U.S. to improve their mental, physical and spiritual health, and log their progress online at the end of each week."The Blairs have changed their

  • 349th ARS 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. Derek Lyles, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, was chosen as the 22nd Air Refueling Wing spotlight

  • Boeing KC-46A Simulator Demonstration Trailer hits McConnell

    McConnell AFB hosted the Boeing KC-46A Simulator Demonstration Trailer Nov. 14 2013.The trailer featured a simulation of the aircraft's cockpit and the new boom operator area."The purpose of the simulator was to show the entire wing what the future of McConnell is going to look like," said Col.

  • Major accident response exercise tests McConnell's readiness

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing held a major accident response exercise Nov. 14, 2013. The exercise included a simulated anthrax outbreak and tested the wing's ability to cope with such a threat. "This exercise prepares McConnell to respond to a disease containment event," said Maj. Marcio Fletes, 22nd

  • McConnell Airman responds to shooting downtown

    An Airman from McConnell AFB, and Wichita native, was among the first to respond to a gunshot victim in downtown Wichita, Kan., Sept. 22, 2013. Staff Sgt. Marcus Tucker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Contracting Squadron contract administrator, and his wife, Ashley, celebrated their high school ten-year

  • Dorm life: it starts at the top

    The experience of living in the Airman dorms here can be different for each individual, but some things are shared universally: the occasional leaking faucet, air conditioning going out between the hot and cold seasons, and the intermittent unruly Airman.When these issues arise, everyone who lives

  • 22nd SFS 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. Jamey Lee, 22nd Security Forces Squadron defense biometric identification system program manager, was selected as

  • The last McConnell

    As Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, begins the process of closing down, the deployment taskings from home stations will start to slow and, in cases, stop. One of the latest to complete their home station's final deployment at the Transit Center was the KC-135 Stratotanker flight crew deployed

  • McConnell flag football team reclaims trophy

    The Team McConnell Tornados defeated Fort Riley, 32-26 in overtime during the fifth annual McConnell vs. Fort Riley flag football game here Nov. 2, 2013.The Tornados' coach said he owes their success to their ability to execute."It's not about size and speed, it's not about talent," said Shawn

  • 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.Staff Sgt. Kassandra Suggs, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate NCO in charge of adverse actions, was selected as the