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  • Team McConnell helps Haiti

    Members of the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron gathered and prepared cargo to help orphanages in Haiti on July 26, 2012.The team constructed several pallets of cargo for airlift from McConnell.The experience of helping with the relief mission was gratifying for those involved in the

  • Hosting veterans in career preparation

    Whether an Airmen is separating from the Air Force after only four years or a career of 20 years, they are required to attend pre-separation briefings to begin preparations for life in the civilian workforce.Along with mandated separation briefings, Airmen, civilian employees and spouses are

  • Rev up your motorcycle safety

    According to a recent study by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics there has been an increase in motorcycle sales in the United States. As the popularity of motorcycles is revving up across America, Airmen are putting their bikes on the pavement and pushing the throttle, but before partaking in

  • Bringing fire to the ring

    From the beginning of their careers, Airmen are taught to be the "sword and shield" of the nation. How they achieve that state varies from Airman to Airman.Tech. Sgt. Stephen Pina took to the ring. Before he gets in the eight sided ring at night, he trains to fight aircraft, structural and vehicle

  • Rolling up sleeves for American Red Cross

    McConnell's quarterly blood drive will be held Friday, July 27, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Community Center. "This drive is especially critical for our base members to donate," said 1st Lt. Waunika Cofresi, 22nd Operations Support Squadron deputy chief of wing

  • 22nd ARW Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Staff Sgt. Marlon Lancaster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing

  • A&FRC gives out school supplies

    Volunteers put together 400 bags of school supplies, for kindergarten to college students, July 19, 2012, for a giveaway to McConnell Airmen E-5 and below at Building 338.The school supply giveaway is held annually by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and will take place July 23 through July

  • Military OneSource: Your friend in need

    Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families.They help with a broad range of concerns including money management, parenting and child care, deployment, relocation, reunion, spouse employment and education and the concerns of

  • MDG forum engages patients

    The 22nd Medical Group hosted its second quarter forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom July 19, 2012, as part of an effort to raise awareness of medical group operations on base.The event was open to all TRICARE beneficiaries, whether active duty, retired or civilian. It was an

  • 344th 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.Senior Airman Steven Mertens, 344th Air Refueling Squadron executive