News

  • ECSS kicks off at McConnell

    Kicking off a historical change in the way the Air Force tracks logistics transactions, McConnell hosted top logistic leaders from Air Mobility Command Sept. 28, 2010.Lawrence S. Kingsley, Headquarters Air Mobility Command deputy director of logistics, toured the base and spoke to McConnell

  • McConnell Open House a success

    More than 95,000 guests streamed on to McConnell's flightline to experience military life during the 2010 McConnell Open House and Air Show Sept. 25 and 26. Representatives from the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marines, Navy, Air National Guard and the local flying community merged at McConnell to display

  • Commander invites Airmen to Open House

    Team McConnell (Airpower!!!),It's almost time for our Open House/Air Show and things remain busy across the base. Last night we had some severe weather that produced damaging hail and I know many of you are dealing with clean up or assessment of aircraft. Fortunately, we had good weather last Friday

  • Mulvane native becomes a pilot

    With a presentation of a 384th Air Refueling Squadron Coin and a custom made flight suit, Jesse Whiteside, a 5-year-old boy from Mulvane, Kan., joined the flying family of the 384th ARS Sept. 16, 2010.Jesse, who was recently diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma, also known as ALL, his father

  • McConnell Airmen to participate in Air Force Marathon

    More than 40 Team McConnell members will participate with more than 10,000 registered runners during the 2010 Air Force Marathon Sept. 18.In addition, two Team McConnell Airmen, Capt. Nicholas Williams, 384th Air Refueling Squadron executive officer, and Master Sgt. Chris Phillips, 22nd Maintenance

  • Gold Star Mothers honored at Open House

    Though many acts and ceremonies at the Open House Sept. 25 through 26 are meant to entertain, there is one ceremony scheduled that is sure to inspire.The American Gold Star Mothers, a national organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the country, will be honored

  • 384th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Cesar Flores, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for more than nine years and has been stationed at McConnell for more than one year. His hobbies include fishing, working out, shooting, reading, family activities, flag football and constantly upgrading