• CES Airmen work so others can relax

    Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron are putting their skills to work at the Krueger Recreation Area, creating a new family camp.In conjunction with the Outdoor Recreation Department, construction is underway to relocate the 10 fam-camp slots located on the south end of base. The relocation

  • Local business part of September air show

    In about 20 weeks, the skies over Wichita, Kan., will come alive as the Air Force Thunderbirds and Army Golden Knights perform aerial demonstrations during the 2012 Wings over McConnell Open House and Air Show. The Sept. 29 and 30, 2012, event will be free and open to the public.This two-day event

  • 22nd ARW member 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.Capt. Leslie Schulman, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate

  • 22nd AMXS member 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 Ryan Haught, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft

  • Open house showcases ORD

    Outdoor Recreation Department held its open house to showcase the variety of equipment and services available to Team McConnell.Approximately 400 people attended May 9, 2012 to eat lunch and check out some of the 2,400 items available for rent.Inventory includes recreational equipment such as

  • Attorneys hold mock trials

    Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate held mock trials at two local high schools for Law Day on May 1 and 3, 2012.Law Day is a nationwide event held annually during May by lawyers from different areas of the justice department to get out into the community and educate people about

  • Local boy becomes pilot for a day

    Spring is here and many children are headed outdoors for fun in the sun. For 4-year-old Adam Andrulis, a boy from Wichita, Kan., spring also includes becoming an honorary pilot and member of the 344th Air Refueling Squadron.Adam, who was diagnosed with Burkitt's lymphoma, was chosen for the Pilot

  • Airman reminisces Thunderbirds days

    With an airshow scheduled for September 2012, two years will have passed since the Thunderbirds performed at McConnell, and 12 years since Master Sgt. Miguel Tafoya worked with the Thunderbirds.Tafoya, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment program manager, has been at McConnell

  • Mobile app connects Airmen to their base

    Want to connect with friends and family? There's an app for that. Need to find the best restaurant around? There's an app for that. Want to see what movies are playing nearby? There's an app for that.Discovering what events your base is hosting on a particular day? Now there is an app for that,

  • Teachers fly with Airmen

    More than 30 area teachers experienced the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st Air Refueling Group's mission April 28, 2012, witnessing Airmen conduct aerial refueling of a B-2 Spirit.The educators, from eight area school districts, have military dependents as students. Before the flight, the