• Reserve tanker crews help Galaxy pilots progress

    Reservists from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron here are contributing to the future of Air Force mobility.Since November, the 18th ARS, the 931st Air Refueling Group's only flying squadron, has provided aerial refueling support for student pilots during seven of the last 10 of business efforts for

  • Channeling 'Air Power' into pompoms

    The Wichita Thunder, a local Central Hockey League team, shows its support for the military by choosing a "Hero of the Game" every home game to highlight a veteran in the local community.Senior Airman Amanda Torres, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aviation resource management journeyman, received

  • Job fair: 2013

    Approximately 73 businesses set up booths to display information, accept resumes and applications, as well as answer questions about the jobs they offered during the annual job fair.The fair, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, was held April 3, 2013 in the Robert J. Dole Community

  • 22nd MDG 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.Tech. Sgt. Katrina Pease, 22nd Aerospace Medicine

  • A time for renewal, a time for change

    18th Air Force Letter to AirmenTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! In a time of uncertainty for our military and Nation, you have inspired your leaders, your fellow Airmen, and the American people with your unfailing commitment to the mission, your innovative solutions

  • 350th ARS Airmen 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.First Lieutenant Tyler Jackson, 350th Air Refueling

  • Academy falls to Shockers

    The Air Force Academy men's baseball team lost to the Wichita State University Shockers in a close 3-2 game March 26, 2013.Despite a late 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, a WSU home run from designated hitter Johnny Coy tied the game and swung the momentum in the Shockers' favor.With two people on

  • 'Mighty Eagles' welcome local boy

    "This day is for you," said Lt. Col. Martin Daack, 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, as he placed a McConnell Air Force Base baseball cap on Micah Wemmer's head. Micah, 12, visited McConnell AFB to be an honorary "Mighty Eagle" as part of the "Pilot for a Day" program, March 25, 2013.

  • Messy work calls for 'Dirt Boyz'

    "They can push dirt really well - and they're proud of it.""They're kind of the rebels of the flight," said Capt. Tiffany VanDenBroeke, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operations flight commander, while describing her "Dirt Boyz."Members of the 22nd CES are responsible for maintaining and building up