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  • 22nd MXS member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Michael H. Beach, 22nd Maintenance Squadron section production supervisor, has been in the Air Force for 16 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for more than a year. Sergeant Beach's main hobby is fishing. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My father who served

  • Commander talks about wing accomplishments

    Team McConnell (Airpower,)The New Year is off to a great start and thanks to those of you who kicked it off with Chief Edwards' Resolution Run on 1/1/11 at 11:11a.m. It was a chilly 18 degrees but over a dozen team members made it out for the run. As I tried to convey in my commanders calls on Jan.

  • Kansas police to issue tickets for texting

    Texting an 'LOL' while driving in Kansas could result in an 'OMG' to an Airman's bank account. State and municipal law enforcement officials began issuing citations to motorists caught texting while driving, Jan. 1.The infractions are part of a bill signed by Gov. Mark Parkinson in May. The law,

  • SAPR wins AMC-level award

    With more than 500 sexual assaults reported in 2009 Air Force-wide, and one rape occurring at least every 2.9 minutes nationwide, the mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program is to not only protect its Airmen from these attacks--it's also meant to

  • Base firefighters heat things up

    McConnell's 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters train in fire safety and prevention to be capable of fire response to control and extinguish aircraft, structure, wild land and miscellaneous fires to protect Team McConnell.

  • Airmen commit to fight for fitness

    The time has arrived for Team McConnell members to fulfill their New Year's resolutions -- but setting the goal was just the first step.Though New Year's resolutions can vary from improving health to organizing the house, some Airmen have set goals to improve their fitness and their lifestyle. "The