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  • McPherson resident becomes a Little Falcon

    Driving 50 miles to receive medical treatment is usual for one McPherson 6-year-old, but driving 50 miles to wear a flight suit, to join the ranks of the Red Falcons and become a Pilot for a Day is an experience to remember.Noah Dossett, who was recently diagnosed with Leukemia, his father Monte,

  • Safely haunting Halloween

    As McConnell prepares for another Halloween, the safety office wants members to avoid things that "go bump in the night."To prevent common dangers associated with the holiday, McConnell's safety office provided safety recommendations as McConnell families prepare to trick-or-treat. McConnell's

  • McConnell's sim facility overhaul complete

    After more than six months of construction and nearly $2 million, McConnell's newly remodeled KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator facility received its final inspection Oct. 20, 2010.The remodeling was the facility's first overhaul in more than 20 years. The long list of upgrades included a new

  • McConnell participates in Wichita Career Day

    Showcasing the Air Force core value of service before self, Airmen from McConnell gave back to the community by participating in the first ever Wichita Career Day, Oct. 20.The event, a cooperative effort facilitated by the W.G. Williams Foundation and Wichita Public Schools, was at the Koch Arena at

  • 22nd MSG officer earns spotlight performer

    First Lt. Kelly Morrison, 22nd Mission Support Group executive officer, has been stationed at McConnell since completing Reserve Officer Training Corps in 2007.Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?My mom because she has taught me everything I know, and she is a wonderful person.

  • Commander speaks about Phoenix Rally

    Team McConnell (Airpower),Last week Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards and I attended the Air Mobility Command Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During Rally, we shared the results of our recent KC-135 Stratotanker Point of Use Parts Enterprise improvement event with leadership across Air

  • McConnell's rally falls short against Fort Riley

    Despite a second-half rally, McConnell's Airmen lost to Fort Riley 13-6 during a flag football game at Fort Riley, Kan., Oct. 16, 2010.The teams competed during the second McConnell vs. Fort Riley flag football game with the Soldiers retaining the traveling trophy they earned in 2009.While the

  • A&FRC teach children about deployments

    Nearly 70 children experienced the deployment process during a family mobility line, Oct. 16, 2010.This annual event, hosted by McConnell's Airman and Family Readiness Center, was geared at explaining military deployments to McConnell's families. "The Airman and Family Readiness Center is all about