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  • Demolishing to build efficiency

    Bulldozers and wrecking balls have come out and are tearing down buildings and other structures not considered mission-critical in response to the Air Force initiatives to clear all outdated and under-utilized buildings.Buildings that sat vacant for years, Deb's Café  and the bank, have already been

  • WWII veterans visit McConnell

    As you stroll down the hallways of the 384th Air Refueling Squadron, there's no difficulty seeing both photos and static displays of the flying unit's appreciation for its Air Force heritage.On Oct. 18, 2012, the men and women of the 384th ARS took their reverence of this heritage one step further,

  • 'Leadership Pathways' to more educated Air Force

    Leadership Pathways, the Air Force's latest education program has officially begun its testing phase and is set for implementation in mid-2013.Leadership Pathways is designed to encourage Airmen, their families and base personnel to not only further their education but to also help develop their

  • Black boots, white laces

    The elite gate guard uniform is now being utilized as the uniform for seventeen 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controllers as of March 2012.While gate guards display the precision and professionalism of Air Force Airmen, their main objective is to ensure the security of McConnell.According to

  • Keeping KC-135s flying high

    The first of 17 upgraded KC-135 Stratotankers landed at McConnell for routine maintenance Oct. 16, 2012.This KC-135 features Block 45 upgrades which are designed to modernize the decades-old aircraft and improve its life expectancy."The goal is to keep the planes non-obsolete, relevant and legal to

  • 349th ARS Airman earns spotlight perfomer

    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.Airman 1st Class Alexis Mitchell, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom

  • Family safety key to fire prevention week

    Oct. 7 to 13 is National Fire Prevention Week and here at McConnell people are taking advantage of the time to spread the word on fire safety.Improper or insufficient planning can be dangerous for families and can also cause damage to properties."One home structure [fire] was reported every 85

  • 22nd CONS Airmen 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.Tech. Sgt. David Jackson, 22nd Contracting Squadron Simplified