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  • 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

  • Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

    Electrical environmental craftsmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron conduct routine checks on the cabin pressurization in a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cabin pressurization is necessary at high altitudes to protect aircrew from a number of problems such as

  • Maintenance education empowers Airmen

    "Without maintenance, pilots are just people who wear sunglasses and cool jackets" - is inscribed on one of Staff Sgt. Jason Lanehart's coins.While the statement may be one of harmless jest and rivalry, it is particularly appreciated among aircraft maintainers. Lanehart's coin is displayed in a

  • 22nd CONS 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 DoAirman 1st Class Russell Lund, 22nd Contracting Squadron contract apprentice, was chosen as the 22nd ARW spotlight performer

  • 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.Airman 1st Class Carlos Gonzalez, 349th Air Refueling Squadron aviation resource manager, was selected as the 22nd Air

  • 'Squarepatch' Pride: celebrating five decades of aerial refueling

    There are a multitude of characteristics that can make one unit stand out from another: its people, location, history, and accomplishments.The 384th Air Refueling Squadron, also known as the "Squarepatchers" due to their unique squadron patch, is one unit that has pridefully carried a combination of

  • October starts ‘I Am Air Force Energy’ campaign

    October is national Energy Efficiency Month and Airmen throughout the Air Force are learning new ways to utilize and conserve energy.The Air Force is always looking for new ideas and plans to become more fuel efficient and conserve more energy. "Energy is a key part of the effort to modernize our

  • Team McConnell urged to return expired prescription drugs

    The Drug Enforcement Administration is partnering with the 22nd Security Forces Squadron and the 22nd Medical Support Squadron pharmacy to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Military members, retirees and their families are encouraged to