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  • McConnell maintenance complex integrates active duty, Reserve maintainers

    Active duty and Reserve Air Force leaders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Group took a giant stride toward Total Force Integration initiatives during a ribbon cutting ceremony for a total force maintenance complex here, Dec 2.The ceremony marked the culmination of a

  • JROTC cadets take flight

    As they begin their journey into real world, and possibly the military, 38 Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Derby High School were given a view from the top by members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron Dec. 1, 2011.The cadets witnessed firsthand the daily operations of McConnell,

  • Wingman day joins Airmen

    As the holiday peaks, many Airmen look forward to spending time with family and friends. During the times when this in not possible, Airmen turn to their Wingman.That is why McConnell units will pause normal daily operations for a portion of Dec. 2, 2011, for Wingman Day. The day is part of an Air

  • 22nd MSG member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Cholrak DelGandio, 22nd Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager, has been in the Air Force for three years. The New York City, N.Y., native has been stationed at McConnell with her husband David since she completed technical school. She enjoys shopping, watching movies and

  • Thanksgiving baskets shared with MAFB families

    One hundred and thirty-eight Thanksgiving Day meals were donated to McConnell families Nov. 22, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Coordinated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and base first sergeants, the baskets were distributed to McConnell Airmen and their families for the upcoming

  • Airmen get 'smart' about safety

    Team McConnell Airmen visually experienced the "shock and awe" associated with traumatic car accidents involving drugs and alcohol during Street Smart presentations Nov. 17, 2011.The 22nd Air Refueling Wing safety office hosted presenters from the non-profit organization, Stay Alive From Education,

  • McConnell medics dominate HSI

    McConnell's medics achieved the best score Air Force wide, with 98 out of 100, during a Health Services Inspection Nov. 14-18, 2011. The score the 22nd Medical Group achieved also determined their rating -- "Outstanding." The inspection team included nine-members from the Air Force Inspection Agency

  • 384th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class James Michel, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for more than a year. He has been stationed at McConnell since completing technical school. When he's not refueling KC-135 Stratotankers, Michel enjoys going outdoors to hike, camp and ride