• 22nd AMXS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander' s intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Airman 1st Class Dean Haggard, 22nd Aircraft

  • Presidential support in Panama

    Seventy-five Team McConnell members provided support for President Barack Obama's recent trip to Costa Rica during a Central American relations mission.The refuelers passed approximately 472,000 pounds of fuel during sixmissions flown out of Panama over a 30-hour period."It is always an honor to be

  • McConnell selected as KC-46A MOB I

    Air Force officials announced today Altus Air Force Base, Okla., as the preferred alternative for the KC-46A formal training unit (FTU).McConnell AFB, Kan., was selected as the preferred alternative for the first active duty led KC-46A main operating base (MOB 1) and Fairchild AFB, Wash., and Grand

  • McConnell Reserve unit braces for furlough

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, the 22 days originally envisioned has been reduced to 11 days. In a

  • Kids run for Armed Forces

    Approximately 75 parents and children participated in the 2013 Armed Forces Day Kids' Run in base housing May 18, 2013, which was sponsored by the base youth center.The run is an annual Department of Defense event within each branch of the military. More than 120,000 military children have

  • Saving where it counts

    In response to sequestration and budget-cuts, the "Every Dollar Counts Campaign" has emerged as an opportunity for McConnell Air Force Base personnel to share their best money-saving ideas. As the largest tanker wing, McConnell AFB has an emphasized responsibility to be involved in the EDCC and

  • Safety seat day allows children secure ride

    Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing ground safety office worked with base community members in the Child Development Center parking lot to inspect and install child safety seats May 16, 2013.The biannual event allows parents to learn the proper installation and use of child safety seats and to

  • Crew chiefs keep the mission on track

    The windshield was simply refusing to cooperate.As the KC-135 Stratotanker approached San Antonio the aircraft commander's windshield began to fog. The window heater was on as evidenced by the co-pilot's clear view of the city below.While the aircrew ran checklists and checked the circuit breakers,

  • A final salute to a fallen warrior

    As the vehicle carrying Capt. Mark Voss passes, pilots and boom operators from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., join with service members and civilians of the Joint Base San Antonio and San Antonio community as they line the streets to honor the fallen KC-135