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  • Firefighter saves elderly couple

    Casting personal safety aside, one McConnell firefighter rescued a local elderly couple from a potential disaster Jan. 30, 2011.The heroic rescue was performed by Senior Airman Jared Adams, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, who was off duty at the time. While driving by a home on South

  • Safety office provides winter driving tips

    With the winds howling and the snow filling the roads, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety Office want to make sure Team McConnell members drive safely. "When it comes to dealing with poor driving conditions, the best defense is to take it slow and plan ahead to give yourself extra time." said Lt.

  • 22nd MXG member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Stacey Roberts, 22nd Maintenance Group Knowledge Operations Management journeyman, has been in the Air Force for more than four years. She has been stationed at McConnell since completing here technical training. Airman Roberts enjoys cooking, reading and outdoor activities.Who is the

  • Tops In Blue to perform in Wichita

    McConnell members and their families are invited to attend a performance by "Tops in Blue," 7:30 p.m., March 4, 2011, at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita, Kan. Tops in Blue is the Air Force's official entertainment group. This performance is free to all McConnell members and seating will be

  • KC-135s make Red Flag possible

    Red Flag 11-2 is a large force exercise requiring many units to work together like a well-oiled machine, and if one piece were taken out, the whole operation would grind to a halt.A large and important cog in the Red Flag machine is the combined effort of four KC-135 Stratotanker units."We're

  • Optometry maintains McConnell's eyes

    With a mixture of machines and Airmen, the optometry clinic provides Team McConnell members with a variety of services from providing eye glasses to routine eye exams.

  • Bandit Lt. mentors future generation

    Arriving at a new base can be difficult, but one McConnell Airman leaped not only into his job but also immersed himself in the community. Though he arrived in September 2010, 1st Lt. Julio Collazos, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, immediately began mentoring students from Kapaun Mount Carmel

  • 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