• McConnell congratulates NCO Academy graduates

    Congratulations to the following Team McConnell NCOs who graduated April 8 from the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.22nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Chad JensenTech. Sgt. Mark Koehler22nd Force Support SquadronTech. Sgt. Nichol WilliamsTech. Sgt. Shad

  • Military children not forgotten

    With today's operations tempo, Airmen are often separated from their families while supporting the mission worldwide. Consequently, Airmen may miss important milestones in their children's life -- sacrifices that military children must come to terms with.McConnell Airmen have more than 2,100

  • DUI: No excuses

    In fiscal 2009, McConnell had 23 driving under the influence cases involving military members and so far in fiscal year 2010, four DUI arrests have been made.Fortunately, with several anti-DUI measures already instituted and McConnell Safe Riders, newly revamped by members of the Company Grade

  • 22nd Operations Group member earns spotlight performer award

    Staff Sgt. James Gumbs has served in the Air Force for six years. He has been stationed at McConnell for 18 months. His hobbies include playing guitar and brewing his own beer. He is also actively continuing his college education. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?Probably my

  • 22nd CPTS member earns spotlight performer award

    Tech Sgt. Clay Dotson has served in the Air Force for 16 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for six years. His hobbies include volunteering for his church, politics, flying, auto-mechanics, working outdoors and barbecuing.Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?My wife Tamara

  • MSG enables base readiness

    The 22nd Mission Support Group demonstrated its capability to meet McConnell's mission needs during a pass-in-review involving 40 mobility and emergency vehicles March 26 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.The event showcased the full range and capability of the 22nd MSG to the McConnell and local

  • Former CMSAF visits McConnell

    "[Like cigarettes]I should come with a warning, listening to Chief Bob Gaylor can be hazardous to any negative thought you might be having."With these words, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor opened his address to more than 500 Airmen during an enlisted all-call March 24 at

  • AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year celebrated April 8

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air