• Making the move smooth

    A permanent change of station can be a difficult situation with a variety of questions and concerns.The Airman and Family Readiness Center assists with this type of transition by offering an informational class called Smooth Move. It is designed to ease the minds of those who are about to depart

  • Rupps nominated for O’Malley Award

    Col. Ricky Rupp and his spouse, Charlotte, received the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley Air Mobility Command nomination Jan. 3, 2013. Rupp has led the 22nd Air Refueling Wing since June 2011 commanding more than 2,800 active duty Airmen in one of three core tanker wings. Named in

  • Total Force effort leads to 2013 AMC Verne Orr Award win for Team McConnell

    A combined effort from the active duty 22nd Operations Support Squadron and the reserve 931st Operations Support Squadron has led to a major command level award for Team McConnell.McConnell AFB was selected as the Air Mobility Command  winner for the 2013 Verne Orr Award. The Verne Orr Award was

  • McConnell's ready to 'hit the deck'

    McConnell is now one of 15 active duty Air Force bases to become certified "StormReady" by the National Weather Service.On Jan. 7, 2013, a ceremony was held to initiate the three-year certification.This accomplishment was a milestone, considering McConnell is in the area of the country known as

  • Deployed McConnell Reservists, 90th EARS leaves lasting stamp on community

    Nothing says "holidays" like St. Nick and his time-honored red apparel. Children at a local school in Adana for hearing impaired students knew exactly what time it was when he arrived--party time.More than 30 Airmen deployed with the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron here decided to spread

  • 18th Air Force Commander's Intent letter

    Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force Commander, has issued his intents through a letter released to mobility Airmen.Commander's IntentTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! We have asked a great deal from you and your families this year. Through it all you have been the

  • Social media smart cards to 'wise up' Airmen

    Social media allows Airmen to network more easily than before, however, a new set of responsibilities and safety procedures come with it.The Air Force has allowed Airmen access social media for several years in order to tell the Air Force story. "When Public Affairs writes in a newspaper, people can

  • Air Force leaders issue holiday message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy send the following holiday message to the Airmen of the U.S. Air Force:The holiday season is a perfect time to celebrate the many blessings that we enjoy in our