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  • McConnell spouses take on 'Operation Holiday Surprise'

    It's not be Christmas yet, but that didn't stop the McConnell Enlisted Spouses from presenting more than 200 McConnell Airmen and families from receiving an early gift Dec. 15, 2011, at the base commissary.The gift was part of "Operation Holiday Surprise." The event was a no notice surprise

  • CFC offers Airmen chance to make a difference

    With hundreds of choices for making donations, McConnell Airmen have collectively made a huge impact during the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign.22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Group members donated almost $96,000 to this year's CFC.The annual campaign concluded Dec. 15, 2011, with

  • 22nd LRS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Brandyn Shelly, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, has been in the Air Force for two years. The Warner Robins, Ga., native has been at McConnell with his wife, Tabitha, since he completed technical school. Shelly enjoys playing hockey, golfing and

  • Sweet treats delivered to Airmen

    Thousands of homemade cookies were collected, bagged and delivered to dormitory residents Dec. 9, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Nearly 400 single service members of McConnell and 50 patients at the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Regional Medical Center received more than 5,000 cookies as

  • 931st ARG safety officer, former NCO recognized by AFRC

    Two Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group Safety Office were recognized by Air Force Reserve Command for outstanding safety accomplishments, Dec. 9.Lt. Col. Glenn T. Clark, Chief of Safety, 931st ARG, was named AFRC Safety Officer of the Year. Tech Sgt. Regina Rector, the former ground safety

  • Holiday Party 'refuels' McConnell's spirit

    Team McConnell families got an early holiday treat at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing children's holiday party Dec. 3, 2011 at Hangar 1107.Approximately 1,200 guests attended the party in the recently refurbished hangar.In the past, the event took place at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, but space

  • Fire department offers tips for holiday safety

    According to the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Yearly, these fires have resulted in more than 600 deaths,