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  • 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

  • Commander emphasizes importance of Patriot Day

    Team McConnell (Airpower!!!),Hopefully many of you enjoyed the extended Labor Day weekend and were able to recharge your batteries a bit. Your increased energy paid off as we showcased our base to the 18th Air Force Commander, Lt .Gen. Robert Allardice, and his wife Susan. General Allardice is

  • Open House permitted, prohibited items

    McConnell will open its gates to the community for the Open House and Air Show Sept. 25 to 26, however, members of the 22nd Security Forces want to remind visitors that although they are welcome, certain prohibited items are not.A list of permitted items has been released. However, in order to

  • Retreat Ceremony honors 9/11 victims

    Continuing an annual tradition, McConnell will honor victims of the 9/11 attacks and those servicemembers who have supported and continue to support today's fight at a Retreat Ceremony beginning at 4:30 p.m. Sept. 10, 2010, in front of Building 001.The ceremony will also honor all first responders

  • Congratulations to McConnell's newest ALS graduates

    Congratulations to the following staff sergeant and senior airmen who graduated here from the Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Barnes Airmen Leadership School Sept. 2, 2010.18th Air Reserve SquadronJames Utash22nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronPatrick BarnettMichael ReyesVernon Stone22nd Civil Engineer

  • JA member earns spotlight performer

    Staff Sgt. Sue-Ann Franklin, 22nd Air Refueling Wing military justice paralegal, has been in the Air Force for six years. She has been stationed at McConnell for two months. Sergeant Franklin's hobbies include doing housework, eating out and spending time with friends and family.Who is the most

  • Vice commander speaks on future events

    Team McConnell (Airpower), Great job this week during our Major Accident Response Exercise. A MARE is required to be accomplished before every Air Show/Open House. I'm positive we're well prepared as we quickly approach our Open House weekend.As a reminder, reference an email I sent out earlier this