• Firefighting teamwork saves taxpayer dollars

    McConnell and local community firefighters worked together to prevent the spread of a 22-acre fire, caused by a bird, on base land Aug. 19, 2012, here. More than 15 fire units contained the fire after a bird struck a power line, ignited and landed on the grass. "After we got the call, our Airmen

  • Golden Knights co-headline 2012 Air Show

    The U.S. Army Golden Knights are scheduled to "drop in" for McConnell's 2012 Air Show and Open House. Wings Over McConnell will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. The event is free and open to the public. This year's show will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the

  • McConnell exercises readiness for air show

    In preparation for the Wings Over McConnell Air Show and Open House, McConnell demonstrated its ability to handle emergency situations that could occur in a major accident response exercise August 15, 2012.The air show will be September 29 and 30 and is free and open to the public. Due to the large

  • Chapel hosts open house

    McConnell's chapel staff hosted an open house to showcase available programs to Team McConnell Aug. 16, 2012. During the event, Chaplain (Maj.) David Dephino, 22nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, spoke about how the chapel is "Refueling Team McConnell's Spirit.""Our mandate is to provide for the free

  • Thunderbirds to headline 2012 air show

    Once again, Team McConnell will open its doors to the public for the 2012 Air Show and Open House to showcase the capability of the U.S. military branches and government agencies. Wings Over McConnell will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. The event is free and open to the public. This year's show

  • 22nd MXS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Staff Sgt. Thomas Pham, 22nd Maintenance Squadron inspection section

  • To McConnell, basketball more than a sport

    The McConnell Airmen dove head first into battle against three Army basketball teams: Fort Carson, Colo., Fort Leavenworth Griffins, and Fort Riley Knights, Kan.The games were part of a two-day basketball tournament at Fort Riley that took place Aug. 4 and 5, 2012."As the only Air Force team in the

  • Airmen showcase vocal talent

    In a competition seeking vocally-talented Airmen, 11 Team McConnell members participated in the fourth annual Air Mobility Command Icon event August 11, 2012, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.The top performing Airman, Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren, 384th Air Refueling Squadron operations