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  • 22nd AMXS member earns spotlight performer

    Emma Werlein, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit program coordinator, has worked within the Department of Defense for 11 years. For nine of the 11 years, she worked for the U.S. Army. Werlein has worked at McConnell for almost two years. When she's not working, Werlein enjoys spending time with

  • McConnell's 'Tornadoes' shake up Fort Riley

    A fourth quarter rally helped McConnell's Airman trump Fort Riley's flag football team with a score of 20-18 during a game at Derby High School, Oct. 15, 2011..Playing at Derby's Panther Stadium, the Airmen entered the fourth quarter down 12-0, but overwhelmed the Soldiers, reaping the traveling

  • AMC meets, exceeds Air Force ground energy goals

    Air Mobility Command has saved millions of dollars through energy-efficient projects across its 13 installations. With an annual energy bill of $100 million, it plans to save even more. As a leader in energy and water conservation efforts, AMC continues to aggressively pursue the federally mandated

  • Senior spouses learn leadership tips at conference

    Twenty-seven spouses of senior leaders at McConnell attended a seminar at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Oct. 4, 2011, to build relationships and learn about resources available."This was an opportunity to help them create a network, provide leadership tools and teach them how to be a mentor to

  • McConnell helps break domestic violence cycle

    October marks the national observation of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As a result, McConnell's Family Advocacy Program participated in a community event Oct. 18, 2011, to help military members and their families understand the realities of domestic violence.The event took place at

  • Kansas civic leaders 'pass tanker gas'

    Twenty-one Kansas civic leaders flew in two KC-135 Stratotankers getting a firsthand look at McConnell's mission Oct. 13, 2011.The 21 civic leaders participated in an orientation flight which annually to newly appointed Honorary Commanders. McConnell's Honorary Commander program is designed to

  • Air Force Ball continues heritage

    More than 500 Team McConnell Members celebrated the service's 64th birthday with an Air Force Ball at the Marriott Hotel in Wichita Oct. 7, 2011. The ball is an annual Air Force-wide tradition that celebrates the heritage and history of the Air Force. McConnell celebrates semi-annually. The six-hour

  • 22nd OG member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Patrick Lara, 22nd Operations Group training intelligence analyst, has been in the Air Force for three years and has been at McConnell since completing technical school. During his off time, Lara enjoys playing intramural sports, watching the Texas Longhorns and spending time with his