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  • McConnell takes tornado precautions

    With Kansas' tornado season underway and a volatile weather system threatening Wichita, McConnell Air Force Base relocated 16 of its 63 KC-135 Stratotankers to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., April 14, 2012, rather than risking damage to the air refueling aircraft.Late Friday evening, the National Weather

  • 931st Airman named AFRC Outstanding NCO of the Year

    An Airman from the 931st Air Refueling Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., has been named the Air Force Reserve Command Outstanding Airman of the Year in the non-commissioned officer category.Tech. Sgt. Megan Legacy, Readiness and Emergency Management Superintendent of the 931st Civil Engineer

  • Air Force seeks Earth Day innovations

    In its 42nd year, Earth Day provides an international opportunity every April 22 to voice appreciation for the planet and unite for a sustainable future. Across the Air Force, installations are taking measures to enhance sustainability in support of the Earth Day theme, "Conserve Today. Secure

  • National Library Week at McConnell

    With about 40,000 items in its inventory including DVDs, books, CDs and audio books, the McConnell Library is pulling out all the stops for National Library Week. National Library Week highlights the role a library plays in a community, McConnell is holding activities from April 9 to 14, 2012.While

  • Leaders discuss more effective, efficient future Air Force at summit

    "Total Force Integration allows us to leverage Air Reserve Component experience, improve access to aircraft, encourage retention, and increase total force effectiveness," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz during opening remarks at the 18th Air Force TFI Summit here April 3-4.The

  • McConnell’s firefighters turn up the heat

    Temperature rising. "Keep moving, remember your training." Facemask fogging. Muscles straining along the beat of an exhausted heart. A firefighter's body and mind is often placed in harm's way for the safety of others. Improvements on vehicles, gear and equipment have improved their fight against

  • 22nd CONS 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.Matt Mohon, 22nd Contracting Squadron procurement technician, was

  • AMC's Critical Days of Summer campaign begins May 25

    Air Mobility Command's Critical Days of Summer 2012 safety campaign begins at 4 p.m. on May 25 and ends at 7 a.m. on Sept. 4. The objective of the 2012 campaign is to call attention to the tragic loss and/or injury of Airmen during the summertime. In addition, the campaign focuses on raising

  • Job Hunt: AFRC hosts job fair

    McConnell's Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a job fair at the Robert J. Dole Community Center March 28, 2012.The job fair provided information for separating military personnel, civilians, dependents and retirees. More than 80 local employers set up booths at the event. Even though most

  • McConnell 'SOARs' through multi-lat

    After 10 days of operating out of a "bare bones" base, Airmen returned to McConnell March 24, 2012 after flying more than 23 missions. McConnell's Airmen participated in a multi-lateral exercise to support special operations training. Five of McConnell's KC-135 Stratotankers and more than 65 Airmen