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  • 22nd MDG seeks better healthcare

    Beginning on Aug. 1, 2011, the 22nd Medical Group will implement the Family Health Initiative, with the main focus to increase patient continuity with their assigned provider and overall healthcare. This implementation will include lowering the number of patients assigned to an Air Force Medical

  • Airmen 'supply' McConnell

    The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron maintains and provides equipment to McConnell Airmen for training exercises and real-world deployments. The supply section recently helped McConnell Airmen deploy at a moment's notice to support Operation Odyssey Dawn.

  • AFAF concludes at McConnell

    The 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund concluded recently with $55,000 in total contributions, exceeding the Air Force recommended goal by 106 percent. "Considering all of the recent real-world events that have taken place, and the impact that they have had on our operations tempo, I think that we had a

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Staff Sergeant Eric Frantz, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Commanders Action Group assistant NCOIC, has been in the Air Force for seven years. Sergeant Frantz has been at McConnell for four and half years. Sergeant Frantz's hobbies include spending time with his family, enjoying his home theater, disc golf

  • McConnell recognizes 'sturdiest' members -- trees

    McConnell will recognize the efforts and loyalty of some its sturdiest members - trees. Arbor Day is nationally recognized April 29. During this day, ceremonies will be held throughout the country to promote a healthy environment through education and action. "Tree knowledge is important because it

  • 22nd AMX member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hardy, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instruments and flight control systems craftsman, has been in the Air Force and stationed at McConnell for 14 years. Sergeant Hardy's hobbies include reading, playing video games, listening to heavy metal music and taking college

  • FAP battles child abuse

    The abuse or neglect of the Department of Defense's littlest war fighters is a serious issue that McConnell's Family Advocacy Program fights every day. April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was the earliest initiative taken in 1974 to prevent

  • 'Tanker Times' takes last 'stand'

    Until 2006, Air Force newspapers had been an Air Force standard since the inception of the Air Force in 1947.McConnell's newspaper has gone through many changes during those years, including varying publishing companies, style and design modifications and even a few name changes.The standard of