March 23, 2022 Fit to Fly: KC-135 ISO Preparation The KC-135 Stratotanker has been in service for over six decades and in order to keep this aircraft in operation they must undergo routine inspections, which checks every valve, gear and panel to make sure they are at peak performance and mission ready.
March 15, 2022 Security Forces TACC training The 22nd Security Forces Squadron conducted their annual training of Tactical Casualty Combat Care, under simulated fire from enemy combatants Mar. 9, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
March 11, 2022 Bring You Kid to Work Day '22 Airmen from across McConnell participated in Bring Your Kid to Work Day (BYK2WD). Children of all ages got to see what their parents and other Airmen do every day, all while enjoying different squadron booths complete with games, toys, food and fun.
March 10, 2022 The 349th Air Refueling Squadron takes their last flight on the KC-135 Stratotanker The aircrew assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron pose for a group picture after completing the squadrons last mission in the KC-135 Stratotanker, Mar. 4, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
March 10, 2022 McConnell strengthens ties with Mulvane Colonel Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, got the chance to talk to community leaders from Mulvane, Kansas, located 11 miles south of McConnell.
Feb. 25, 2022 22nd Air Refueling Wing announces annual award winners The 22nd Air Refueling Wing announced its 2021 annual awards winners in a ceremony on Feb. 25, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base.
Feb. 23, 2022 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron clears snow from the flight line The 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team clears snow from the flight line Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
Feb. 11, 2022 Team McConnell showcases KC-46 capabilities, ACE during Cope North 22 Remote runways, Pacific skies and international interoperability are on the agenda for Team McConnell KC-46s participating in exercise Cope North 2022.
Jan. 31, 2022 349th Air Refueling Squadron begins transition from Stratotanker to Pegasus MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 349th Air Refueling Squadron is currently going through an airframe transition that began Jan. 1, 2022, to transfer from the KC-135 Stratotanker to the KC-46A Pegasus.
Jan. 25, 2022 McConnell launches first KC-46 MITO The McConnell runway emptied out of KC-46s in a matter of seconds Jan. 13, during the first-ever KC-46 minimal interval takeoff.