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  • CONS helps equip McConnell

    The 22nd CONS is composed of three teams, the construction team, services team and the simplify acquisition team. The 22nd CONS processes approximately 900 contracts per year at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.

  • Maintainers make historic engine removal

    After 26 years of service, the first KC-135R Stratotanker F108-100 engine delivered to the Air Force in the United States made its last flight at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 1.When KC1-35R tanker engines were originally purchased from CFM International, it marked the first time history the

  • 384th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer award

    Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren has served in the Air Force for 12 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for nine years. His hobbies include music, playing the guitar and the drums, singing and playing volleyball.Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?My father--hands down. He is the

  • McConnell UCI results announced

    After a tedious nine day inspection from Air Mobility Command inspectors, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing was rated an overall "Satisfactory" for the unit compliance inspection, conducted Feb. 22 to March 2. At the UCI out-brief held at the Robert J. Dole center ballroom here March 2, the 22nd ARW

  • McConnell congratulates newest SMSgt selects

    Air Force officials selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent.Team McConnell would like to congratulate the following master sergeants here who were selected for promotion to senior master sergeant. Toby Beadnell,

  • Photo essay: McConnell takes part in UCI

    During the Air Mobility Command unit compliance inspection at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Inspectors evaluated the base's ability to respond to an emergency, ability to fight fire, rescue victims and relay situational information for additional medical support.To view the slideshow, click here.

  • Photo essay: Communications Squadron technicians keep lines clear

    The 12 Airmen who work in the 22nd CS transmission systems shop install ground radio, satellite and telemetry communications equipment and maintain more than 800 land mobile radios and 200 vehicle radios across McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.To view a slideshow, click here.

  • AFAF extends to Air Force family

    During any servicemember's life, a crisis may arise unexpectedly that is not only mentally and physically challenging, but financially challenging as well.Fortunately, due to Air Force Assistance Fund, active-duty, Reserve and Guard Airmen, retired Air Force members, surviving spouses and families

  • 22nd ARW Safety Office member earns spotlight performer award

    Staff Sgt. William Holmes has served in the Air Force for nine years. He has been stationed at McConnell for three years. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, woodworking, watching the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing and spending time with his family.Who is the most positive

  • Smith family earns YoAFF Spotlight

    Team McConnell would like to honor Tech. Sgt. James Smith, 22nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain assistant, and his six-year-old daughter, Kyleigh, by giving them a Year of the Air Force Family Spotlight award. The award is an Airman and Family Readiness Center initiative to honor families that provide