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  • HAWC searches for 'Biggest Loser'

    As their hearts race and the anticipation begins, 120 members of McConnell leapt at the chance to become the Health and Wellness Center's 'Biggest Loser,' Jan. 24, 2011.The competition, which will last eight weeks, includes active duty Airmen of all ranks and squadrons representing the following

  • 22nd MDSS member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Billy Cole, 22nd Medical Support Squadron Diagnostic Imaging assistant NCOIC, has been in the Air Force for 10 ½ years. He has been stationed at McConnell for more than one year. Sergeant Cole's hobbies include fishing, golfing and spending time with family and friends. Who is the most

  • 22nd MDG member discovers 'joy of fitness'

    Before becoming McConnell's Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century NCOIC, one McConnell Airmen was already doing more with less--he raised his physical fitness score from 78 to a 98.75. Unlike most Airmen, Tech. Sgt. Shayne Miller, decided to improve his fitness score not because he was

  • McConnell prepares for RODEO

    Honoring more than 80 years of in-flight refueling excellence, Team McConnell, the defending 2009 RODEO Best Air Refueling Team champions, will again participate in the air mobility competition, 2011 RODEO at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 24 to 29, 2011.McConnell Airmen will compete with

  • Four star views McConnell's mission

    McConnell was on display as Air Mobility Command's four star commander toured the base, Jan. 13 to 16, 2011.Gen. Raymond Johns Jr., along with Chief Master Sgt. David Spector, Air Mobility Command command chief master sergeant, received a close-up look at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's mission. "The

  • 22nd FSS member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Rosemarie Booth, 22nd Force Support Squadron career development NCOIC, has been in the Air Force for more than ten years. She has been stationed at McConnell for one year. Sergeant Booth's hobbies include running, reading, cooking and Taekwondo.Who is the most positive influence in your

  • Putting yourself in the equation

    Adhering to a structured fitness plan with determination, one officer overcame a 54 percent failure, earning an excellent on his physical fitness test. Capt. Robert Old Crow, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot and executive officer, always set an example in his job performance while striving to take

  • 22nd MDG picks up 21 AMC-level awards

    The mission at McConnell is supported by various groups, and through their efforts to support McConnell, the 22nd Medical Group recently won 21 Air Mobility Command-level awards for 2010. The awards are given annually to outstanding teams and individuals who stand out in their specialty. McConnell's