• 349th pilot first to respond in local accident

    When a SUV flipped on Kellogg Road in Wichita, Kan., Aug 3, 2013, a pilot from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron quickly reacted as the first bystander to respond to the scene. First Lieutenant Bradley Sutton and his mother-in-law were nearby on the roadside fixing issues with their rental vehicle

  • 18th Air Force commander's intents letter

    Airmen of the finest Numbered Air Force: thank you! In an environment of great uncertainty and challenge, you continue to embody excellence through your bold, innovative leadership. In the minds of our senior leaders and mission partners, you are essential to the success of our Nation and I am very

  • Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days

    Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.Here is the complete text of

  • Master sergeants save 4-year-old girl's life

    After experiencing a nightmare contractor story often read about in the paper or seen on an investigative news show, the Heitman family pool was installed and ready for the summer swimming season. Master Sgt. Jeremy Heitman, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron security manager, and his wife of 18

  • 344th 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.Airman 1st Class Alex Woosley, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, was selected to be the 22nd Air Refueling Wing

  • Devildog 101: Airman completes Corporals Course

    Joint professional military education is quickly becoming a more common event at many military installations across the Department of Defense.One Airman here at McConnell Air Force Base decided to follow the joint-route by taking the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course as part of her preparation for

  • 22nd MOS 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 Jundra Asberry, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron management production journeyman, was selected to be