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  • WWII heroes from 73rd Bomb Wing tour McConnell

    Sharing an average age of 85 to 90 years old, with memories of bombing raids from Saipan still fresh in their minds, more than 90 remaining members of the 73rd Bomb Wing Association toured McConnell during their 35th annual nationwide tour.The 73rd BW Association is an unincorporated, non-profit

  • McConnell congratulates its newest MSgt selects

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate the following technical sergeants here who were selected for promotion to master sergeant.22nd Air Refueling WingStaggers, Amanda22nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAlicea, JaredBollig, MarkDarnell, NathanDauphin, DarrylGoplen, BrianLong, NathanPedersen,

  • McConnell Hosts 2010 Tanker Summit

    Sixteen air refueling wing commanders from various Air Force bases gathered at McConnell for the 2010 May Tanker Summit May 26.The summit, which began September 2008, has been held three times a year at tanker bases throughout Air Mobility Command. The summits are part of an initiative that enables

  • Critical Days of Summer kicks off at McConnell

    As the temperatures rise, so do the number of Air Force safety related mishaps.Twenty eight Airmen already have died in off-duty recreational mishaps this year, Air Force-wide. At McConnell, four reportable incidents have occurred this year. As a result, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing safety office

  • Foster family earns YoAFF spotlight

    Team McConnell would like to honor Tim Foster, civilian engineer, Janet, homemaker and medical assistant, their 17-year-old daughter Sarah, 15-year-old son Phillip and 13-year-old son Kevin by giving them a Year of the Air Force Family Spotlight award. The award is an Airman and Family Readiness

  • 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Michael Wheeler, 22nd Civil Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, has been in the Air Force for six years and has been stationed at McConnell for two years. His hobbies include reading non-fiction books, going to the movies and hanging out with his friends.Who is the most

  • NCAA coaches tour kicks off at McConnell

    McConnell bared their school pride May 22 during the 3rd Annual NCAA Coaches Tour Kickoff when football coaches from the University of Oregon and Harvard University toured McConnell to thank Airmen for their service.The event was the first stop in the 2010 tour and gave coaches Chip Kelly, Oregon,

  • AMC Commander: Memorial Day - Take Time to Pause and Reflect

    As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage. Speaking of courage, I ask