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  • McConnell congratulates its newest staff sergeants

    Congratulations to the following Team McConnell senior airmen who were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. 22nd Aerospace Medicine SquadronKristen Babicki Rodriguez Perez Anja Scott 22nd Air Refueling WingRene Clauss Jason Patterson Thanh Tran 22nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDustin Bordelon

  • McConnell releases its open house schedule

    With the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as headliners, more than four hours of flying are scheduled for McConnell's Open House and Air Show, a Wichita Flight Festival, Sept. 25 and 26.According to senior Air Force leaders, Air Force bases hold open houses to enhance public awareness of the Air Force,

  • Team McConnell Airman saves 8-year-old's life

    Calm and sunny days on river trips with relaxation can slow down people however, an Airman is always ready for action even if it means fighting a river's current to rescue an 8-year-old girl. McConnell's Senior Airman Robert Fischer, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and equipment operator,

  • 22nd AMXS breaks record

    Airmen from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron launched a "perfect" KC-135 Stratotanker here for the first time in more than 25 years Aug. 10, 2010.This perfect KC-135, aircraft number 63-8022, was recorded as having no deferred discrepancies, meaning that all equipment was fully functional for

  • 349th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Justin Miller, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for more than two and half years and has been stationed at McConnell for one year and four months. Airman Miller's hobbies include running, watching and playing football, hanging out with friends,

  • McConnell searches for AMC Icon

    Team McConnell Airmen showcased their vocal talents during the annual McConnell Idol completion Aug. 13, 2010, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center. With the lights set upon the stage and judges watching, the first singer raised the microphone and kicked off a competition that is part of a

  • McConnell Airmen donate school supplies

    Continuing an annual tradition that began in 2009, the Airmen of the 349th Air Refueling Squadron donated more than $750 for school supplies to the seven "littles" from the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters chapter.The donations were provided to littles of elementary school age, who were qualified by