• Words of wisdom from four stars to two stripes

    Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, spoke to members of Team McConnell during a visit to the base Dec. 18, 2012.During an "all-call" conducted by the general, Selva, who has been in command for 18 days, spoke to active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and answered questions while laying

  • 22nd ARW 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 Wyatt Witt, 22nd Air Refueling Wing

  • Delayed Reporting--Dec. 20

    Due to winter weather advisory, delayed reporting is authorized on 20 Dec. Morning shift will begin at 0830 local unless otherwise directed by your group commander.

  • Weather updates available

    McConnell members can receive weather updates by calling the McConnell Straight Talk Line at DSN 743-3149 or Commercial (316) 759-3149.  Weather updates can also be found at www.mcconnell.af.mil and www.facebook.22ARW.

  • Holiday travel advice for Team McConnell

    With many members of Team McConnell planning to hit the road for the holidays over the next week, the members of McConnell's safety team have some advice for Airmen to keep in mind.Lt. Col. Barry Jones, 931st Air Refueling Group Chief of Safety and 22nd Air Refueling Wing Interim Chief of Safety,

  • Decorate your home 'SAFE-n-SOUND'

    The Air Force Safety Center's Holiday and Winter Safety Campaign was developed to make sure information and seasonal safety tips are made available to the Air Force community. This year, the campaign theme is "SAFE-n-SOUND, All Year Round" focusing on seven modules with three optional modules. With

  • 18th Air Force commander urges Airmen to 'be bold'

    Team McConnell hosted Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, and his wife, Evelyn, here Dec. 11 to 13. McDew's first visit to the base as 18th Air Force commander allowed him the opportunity to meet with McConnell's leaders and Airmen and to observe the base's missions firsthand. During an

  • Home away from home

    Squadron first sergeants, chief master sergeants and Airmen floor and dorm chiefs delivered individual boxes of home-made cookies to more than 340 Airman currently residing in the three dorms here, Dec. 12, 2012.Base spouses baked and collected more than 4,000 cookies from donors throughout the base

  • McConnell Reservists team with Veterans center to spread holiday cheer

    Staff members from the Robert J. Dole Veterans Medical Center, Wichita, Kan., donated hundreds of dollars in cash and gift cards to assist Team McConnell families in need during the holidays.For the second straight year, the medical center held an "Open House for the Holidays" celebration, during

  • 384th ARS officer 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.Capt. Mike Vilven, 384th Air Refueling Squadron chief