News

  • Defenders arrest basketball championship

    With less than 15 seconds remaining in the Intramural Basketball Championship game, the score was tied at 32. After being fouled, Staff Sgt. Steffon Jackson, 22nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, sunk two free throw shots, helping the Security forces team complete their season

  • 22nd FSS member earns spotlight performer

    Carole Sturgeon, 22nd Force Support Squadron event coordinator, has worked as the Robert J. Dole Community Center event coordinator for three years and at lodging for the 26 years prior. The St. Louis, Mo., native enjoys riding motorcycles with her husband Rex and is a member of the American Legion

  • Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

    Patients at Air Force medical treatment facilities will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

  • CC briefs local leaders

    Approximately 40 Greater Wichita, Kan., business leaders met McConnell's wing commander Feb. 2, 2012.The Wichita Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted Col. Ricky N. Rupp for its Quarterly Wichita Metro Chamber Board of Advisors Meeting. The Chamber of Commerce invited Rupp to its meeting to help

  • 22nd MDOS member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Brian Fleischmann, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron Physical Therapy craftsman, has been in the Air Force for 10 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for the past two years with his wife Melissa and sons Nathan and Austin, both 7. The Corvallis, Oregon native enjoys playing

  • PA office racks 12 AMC awards

    The Air Mobility Command announced today that Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office earned 12 AMC-level awards in the 2011 Air Force Media Contest for their communication skills in journalism, photography and broadcasting. The 22 ARW/PA staff operates behind the scenes

  • 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