• Creating one family, giving to the Air Force family

    While most marriage unions come with the exchange of vows, wedding bells and gifts from loved ones, one couple at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., found it was easier to give gifts than to receive. First Lt. Jason Hatcher, 22nd Contracting Squadron contracting officer, and his wife Valerie, Kansas

  • 22nd LRS 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 Caleb Hubbard, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels management flight distribution apprentice, was

  • Updates for housing privatization at McConnell

    Military members and their families residing in McConnell Air Force Base housing will need to take several legal steps before base housing becomes privatized.Corvias Military Living, a property management company, is anticipated to take over responsibility as the base housing management group in

  • Civilian furlough to begin

    More than 500 Department of Defense civilian employees at McConnell Air Force Base will be subject to an 11-day furlough beginning July 8, 2013.The furlough will contribute to a DOD-wide plan help conserve approximately $5 billion."This is the first time in my career I have gone through this," said

  • 22nd ARW member 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.Jamie Young, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post specialist and command and control procedures manager, was selected as the

  • Self defense: don't be a helpless victim

    Female McConnell Airmen and family members were given ways to protect themselves during a women's self defense class here June 27, 2013.Presenters from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's office demonstrated defensive tactics and tips during the

  • MiCare arrives at 22nd MDG

    Patients of the 22nd Medical Group are now able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging is available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The MiCare portal is

  • 384th ARS continues Pilot for a Day, enriches young lives

    Flight suits come issued in many sizes; however, at McConnell, they can come in the size of extra-extra small - for the youngest and tiniest new, up-and-coming pilots. Eleven-year-old Esmeralda Quinonez-Jauregui, who has waged a war with Leukemia and is now in successful remission, became the latest

  • Safety first, explosions second

    Fireworks, barbeques and alcohol consumption are, for many, part of a wholesome Fourth of July experience but they require careful adult supervision. These activities may be safe when done with the correct precautions, but can violently damage the lives of participants - often times beloved friends

  • 22nd MSG 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.Senior Airman Marvina Walker, 22nd Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager, was selected as the 22nd Air