• New HCCs strengthen base, community bond

    Sixteen members of the local community assumed command of several McConnell squadrons during the Honorary Commander Change-of-Command banquet Aug. 7, 2012.The Honorary Commander program gives local community leaders the opportunity to participate in special events, programs and activities sponsored

  • 22nd MDOS 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.Senior Airman LuAnn Yang, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron aerospace

  • Hearts Apart cares for McConnell families

    Approximately 120 deployed members' spouses and children gathered with wing leadership in the Hearts Apart tent during the McConnell Beach Party Aug. 3, 2012.The Hearts Apart program is for spouses, children and families of military members who are currently deployed, on an extended temporary duty

  • 18th Air Force Welcomes New Commander

    Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Lt. Gen. Mark F. Ramsay in a change of command ceremony today at the Scott Club here. The 18th Air Force is Air Mobility Command's sole warfighting numbered air force, and is responsible for AMC's worldwide operational

  • 'Little' Airmen for a day

    While climbing into a Humvee or watching military working dog demonstrations 53 "Littles" paired up with McConnell Airmen "Bigs" for the day.The Sedgwick County chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters held the fifth annual Big for a Day event at McConnell with the help of the 349th Air Refueling

  • Battle ready: 931st SFS conducts field training

    The sun is just peeking over the horizon, the clouds streaked with soft tinges of red and pink as a group of heavily armed, camouflaged Airmen stealthily and slowly make their way through a dense undergrowth. As they approach a clearing, the lead Airman drops to a knee and scans the horizon,

  • Larson assumes command of 931st

    Col. Mark S. Larson assumed command of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group in a ceremony held here today.Larson replaced Col. William H. Mason, who has served as commander of the 931st since July 2011. Mason has been assigned to serve as commander of the 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint

  • Refueling Airmen's Spirits

     As part of Comprehensive Airman Fitness, Airmen are asked to be fit mentally, physically, socially and spiritually to complete the four pillars of fitness.The McConnell Chapel fosters CAF by providing the constitutionally guaranteed right of freedom of religion for all Airmen to receive the

  • TFI improves McConnell's effectiveness

    For the 22nd Maintenance Group, total force integration isn't just a concept, it's a way of life. Originally implemented in 1973, the Total Force Policy has continued to guide decisions about how the manpower resources available to the active, reserve, retired military, federal civilian, contractor