• 'Dads 101' settles fears of fatherhood

    The thought of becoming a father can leave a man feeling excited and apprehensive. New dads might be thrilled about the idea that they are taking part in the creation and development of a new person who shares in their genetic makeup, but they might be nervous about the actual baby-rearing

  • 22nd MXS 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. Stephen Guthrie, 22nd Maintenance Squadron

  • 22nd LRS 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 Jesus Cintron, 22nd Logistics

  • Change ... for a dollar

    When a tornado rips through an Airman's home or they need to purchase an emergency plane ticket to attend a family funeral, one of the first things on their mind is how to pay for it.Fortunately, the Air Force Assistance Fund is there to provide assistance if necessary.The AFAF campaign is designed

  • Ten selected for SMSgt promotion

    Congratulations to the following McConnell master sergeants who have been selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant Feb. 28, 2013. Alberto Canino Bosch, 22nd Maintenance SquadronKristy Earls, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Cesar Flores, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Joseph Forro, 22nd

  • ‘Square patcher’ spouse named McConnell top spouse

    Team McConnell recognizes its best for their contributions each year, and one spouse from the 22nd Operations Group is among those honored. With over more than 500 volunteer hours, Jennifer Forness, wife of Maj. Jeffrey Forness, 384th Air Refueling Squadron navigator, won the 2013 McConnell Joan Orr

  • CGOs 'school' ROTC cadets

    McConnell's Company Grade Officer Council visited U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 270 for a cadet career day, Feb. 7, 2013. More than 20 McConnell AFB CGOs visited the detachment at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., to mentor the cadets and discuss career fields within the Air Force. CGOs

  • Guns, pucks: putting 'Thunder' on the ice

    One might ask how someone determined to join the Marine Corps ends up a master sergeant in the Kansas Air National Guard. If Master Sgt. Frank Cook is asked that question, it's best to pull up a chair and get comfortable because it's not a simple story.Born at McConnell AFB and raised in Wichita,