• 22nd CES spouse wins Joan Orr Air Force Award

    By reaching out to others and volunteering countless hours in support of many 22nd Air Refueling Wing and community organizations, one McConnell spouse has earned Air Force-wide recognition. Amanda Chastain, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron spouse, has been named the 2012 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of

  • 47 year reunion: man, metal

    In 1965, the KC-135 Stratotanker 62-3498 was three years old and had logged close to 1,000 flying hours. In 1965, Airman 3rd Class Melvin Cline, aircraft maintenance crew chief, began his Air Force career working on that exact plane. Fast-forward to May 31, 2012, and the tanker 62-3498 is assigned

  • Team McConnell can make a difference

    Nearly forty years after the nation's recycling movement began, McConnell continues to find innovative ways to reuse, reduce and recycle. This year, Air Force officials want to emphasize the many ways installations can prevent waste and reduce operational expenses.Air Force wide, installations are

  • 22nd CPTS 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 Sean Graham, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service

  • McConnell's yard of the month

    Residents of McConnell's base housing neighborhood Southwind are now able to compete for the "Yard of the Month."  The program will run from May to September 2012.Due to housing construction and unfavorable conditions, the program did not run during summer 2011. We wanted all families to be able to

  • Safety - it's critical

    Summer is approaching. The winds have gained speed, the sun glows longer each day, motorcycles are pulled out of storage and convertible car tops are lowered. The approach of hot weather also brings the enticement of backyard barbecues, lounging poolside or lakeside, partaking in adventurous

  • 22nd OSS 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. Staci Harden, 22nd Operations Support Squadron combined

  • Kids run for Armed Forces Day

    Team McConnell celebrated Armed Forces Day by participating in America's Armed Forces Kids Run around base housing. More than 64 children and their parents participated in the annual event. Dependent on the child's age, course lengths varied from one half of a mile to two miles. The start and finish

  • Bowling for kids

    Team McConnell came together to raise more than $6,000 May 17, 2012, for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wichita, Kan., during the Bowl for Kid's Sake fundraising campaign.Big Brothers Big Sisters is a nationwide preventative agency which matches a child, a "Little," in need of a positive role-model

  • Air Force chief of safety releases Critical Days of Summer message

    "Safety - It's Personal" is the theme for this year's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign, which runs from 25 May through 3 Sep 2012. This year's theme is a reminder that safety is everyone's responsibility and the decisions we make impact our friends, families and Air Force community.Summer is