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  • 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

  • Bombardier speaks with bandits

    As his B-17 Flying Fortress' bomb bay doors opened, and the bombs fell from 2,400 feet, one detonated as it cleared the doors, with shards of sharp metal flying in all directions, recalled Richard R. Ayesh. Mr. Ayesh, a retired first lieutenant from the 349th Bomb Squadron, recounted memories of his

  • Texting while driving: Is it worth it?

    As McConnell Airmen exit the main gate this Labor Day weekend, it will be difficult for them to avoid viewing a strategically placed display by the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Ground Safety office.The display, which includes four sets of signs measuring five feet tall, were designed by the safety office

  • Airfield management personnel keep runways safe

    Airmen from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight coordinate flight plans, maintain publications for pilots, monitor aircraft that land at McConnell and perform lighting and runway checks.Airfield management personnel oversee McConnell's 654 acre airfield and ensure all the