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  • Congratulations to base chapel

    The Air Mobility Command announced today that McConnell Airmen earned three AMC Chaplain Corps Awards for 2011, for their hard work, dedication and professionalism.Congratulations to the chapel staff for winning 2011 Air Mobility Command Chaplain Corps Awards.· AMC Outstanding Chaplain Assistant NCO

  • 22nd CES members earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Kevin Dunham, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, has been at McConnell since completion of his technical training. During his off duty hours he enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and mixed martial arts and working out. Who is the most positive

  • 22nd Civil Engineers Lead the Way in Physical Fitness

    While some Airmen may be making a fitness goals for the New Year, McConnell Airmen are already checking these goals off ... and then some.One of the squadrons at McConnell who has made a significant change in their fitness program is the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron. For the 22nd CES, when it comes

  • McConnell hosts local media

    Wichita area media visited McConnell Tuesday to learn about Total Force Integration, the mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the KC-135 Stratotanker.Representatives from five media outlets, to include print and broadcast journalism, attended.Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd ARW commander, Lt. Col.

  • CC tours Wineteer

    McConnell children attend many of the community schools, but one school stands out with more than 70 percent of the students having a military connection. The "Thunderbirds" of Wineteer Elementary School, Derby, Kan., are located next to McConnell's base housing.Col. Ricky N. Rupp, 22nd Air

  • News Brief: Drug-use results in jail, BDC for Airman

    A McConnell Airman was sentenced to four months confinement and received a bad conduct discharge at a court-martial here Jan. 11, 2012.Airman Basic Matthew D. Skrede, 22nd Communications Squadron, was tried by special court-martial and pled guilty to one charge and specification of wrongful use of

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Brian Collins, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post status of resources and training systems NCO in charge, has been in the Air Force for 10 and half years. He has been stationed at McConnell for almost one year. In his spare time, the Portsmouth, Va., native enjoys weightlifting, playing

  • Legal releases Dec. 2011 crime, punishment survey

    Below is a list of prohibited actions committed by Airmen who received Article 15s, as well as additional punishments. Nonjudicial punishment, also known as an Article 15 punishment, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and promotes positive

  • McConnell excels during LCAP

    McConnell secured its reputation as a dominant force in the Air Mobility Command with the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Operations Squadron earning "Outstanding" scores and the 22nd and 931st Maintenance Squadrons Quality Assurance earning "Excellent" scores following an intensive four-day inspection

  • High speed: reservist represents at 172 mph

    Calling an Airman "high speed" is a figure of speech that goes hand-in-hand with phrases like "sharp troop," "go-getter," and "on-the-ball," but when someone says Tech Sgt. John Fitzpatrick is "high speed," the compliment is literal.Fitzpatrick, an aircraft structural craftsman with the 931st