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  • 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

  • For the love of trees

    With small hands and loads of dirt, McConnell's youth helped to celebrate Arbor Day by planting three trees at the school age program center.Arbor Day was nationally recognized April 27, 2012. Founded in 1872, Arbor Day is celebrated across the country with ceremonies promoting education and action

  • 'Squares' named coolest refuelers

    "In 2008, I was in Afghanistan coordinating close air support, and I know what it's like talking to the ground guys when they are getting shot at," said the operations officer. "Then all of a sudden - fixed wing assets show up and turn the tide. But, they can't get there without tanker support." Lt.

  • 22nd SFS 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.Airman 1st Class Giordan Brown, 22nd Security Forces Squadron