• HAWC extinguishes smokers one by one

    The 22nd Medical Support Squadron Health and Wellness Center, more commonly referred to as the HAWC, began a tobacco cessation class Nov. 14.A minimum of 10 participates will participate in the four-week long class. The class meets for an hour each week.In the first week, participants are expected

  • Senior leaders issue holiday safety message

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" on Nov. 5. As part of this year's Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign, "Safe-n-Sound," the Air Force's

  • Gates pays tribute to Kansas service members

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates returned to his hometown of Wichita, Kan., over Veterans Day weekend to speak to active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen from McConnell and members of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Nov. 12, 2012, at the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.During

  • Taking off in HD

    Over the last few years McConnell training simulators have improved from the black and white paper airplane style graphics, to crystal-clear high definition graphics. For a flight to succeed, many elements - including fuel, maintenance, mission planning and hours of training - must be completed

  • Answering the call, McConnell attends A/TA

    Active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered with Department of Defense civilians, industry partners and military families from across Air Mobility Command at the 44th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium Nov. 1 to 4 in Anaheim, Calif.The A/TA symposium is an annual event which allows

  • McConnell to join Veterans Day parade

    McConnell will join members of the local community as they march in the annual Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2012. Walkers are asked to meet at the intersection of Main and Murdock Streets, downtown Wichita, Kan., at 10:30 a.m. The parade route will begin there and proceed south to Douglas Avenue in

  • Prevent health from 'falling' this autumn

    It's beginning to feel a lot like fall around McConnell: the trees are shedding their leaves, it's starting to cool down and that Kansas wind is starting to bite.With the drop in temperature and the promise of holiday meals lurking around the corner, it's important for Airmen to keep their fitness

  • In wake of Sandy, Mobility Airmen poised to 'answer the call'

    Across the nation, Mobility Airmen are assessing the damage left by Hurricane Sandy at their own Air Force bases along the East Coast and beginning the process of recovery, while also standing ready to answer the call for support of relief efforts from civilian authorities. In the wake of the

  • Fall pet safety

    Fall is in the air, school is back in session and the leaves are changing colors.Your pet, too, is probably welcoming the break from hot, sticky weather. While cool weather may be appealing, fall presents unique challenges and potential health risks for pets.The use of pesticides increases in the