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  • Total Force effort leads to flying milestone for McConnell Reservists

    From the outset, the mission appeared to be like any other routine local training sortie flown daily out of McConnell Air Force Base. The pilots conducted their required training and performed an air refueling; all standard, everyday occurrences at the Air Force's largest tanker base. However, when

  • 350th ARS 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.Airman 1st Class Jake Frisch, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight

  • Total Force celebrates Air Force history

    More than 400 McConnell members and distinguished guests celebrated the U.S. Air Force becoming an independent service during the 65th Air Force Gala held at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom on Sept. 14, 2012. The night's theme, "Celebrating Our Air Force History," provided Airmen and

  • Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

    Inside of a dimly lit KC-135 Stratotanker, an eleven-year-old boy was lying inside of the padded boom pod. His eyes were darting back-and-forth between the various knobs and switches on the control panel while rattling off questions to the Airman next to him.Cole Clifton was constantly making the

  • 22nd ARW 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 Christopher Blackwell, 22nd Air Refueling Wing knowledge

  • "The Lion King" cast says 'Hakuna McConnell'

    McConnell Airmen and civilians had the chance to meet cast and crew from the musical "The Lion King," Sept. 11, 2012, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.Dozens of people came to meet the cast and crew. Currently serving and retired military members brought their children, spouses and

  • NORE tests capabilities

    On Sept. 2, 2012, McConnell Airmen began and Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise to hone their skills.The NORE showcased the base's capability to prepare a flight and take off within minutes of being notified of a mission. "Our service members are trained to handle any issue day-to-day," said

  • Congratulations to the newest ALS graduates

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate the following senior airmen and staff sergeants of class 12-F who graduated from the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Airman Leadership School Aug. 30, 2012.190th Maintenance SquadronSenior Airman Adam Bowman22nd Civil Engineering

  • 22nd MXG 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.Tech. Sgt. Chad Jensen, 22nd Maintenance Group quality assurance