• Relocating? Make your own move

    The Air Force often arranges personal property moves for affiliated families relocating for official or job-related reasons. These reasons include permanent changes of station, separations, retirements and certain temporary duty assignments. However, people in these situations also have the option

  • Iraqi children come out to play at JBB, with deployed McConnell Airmen

    Nearly 100 Iraqi children spent Oct. 10 running, playing and, more than anything, smiling as they had fun with American servicemembers on Joint Base Balad. The local Iraqi youths, from 5 to 18 years old, were invited to the base as part of a project initiated by the U.S. Department of State's Salah

  • 'Myth Busters:' Base weatherman takes hot air out of climate cliches

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs staff recently sat down with McConnell's most seasoned weatherman, Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, 22nd Operations Support Squadron, to clear up some weather myths. Here's what he said. Myth: Cows always lie down before it rains. Fact: "According to my

  • McConnell Icon winner competes at AMC

    With all eyes glued to a brightly lit stage, 30,000 fans repeat a chorus of lyrics back to him. Hands are in the air, and feet stomp the ground, as the concert-goers jam to one soulful-sounding boom operator. Staff Sgt. Douglas Boren hopes that dream will one day be a reality. For now, he will

  • Executive Order bans texting while driving for federal employees

    In an executive order issued Oct. 1, President Barack Obama banned federal employees from text messaging while behind the wheel on government business. "With nearly 3 million civilian employees, the federal government can and should demonstrate leadership in reducing the dangers of text messaging

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Airman Mertens has served in the Air Force for one year. He has been stationed at McConnell for three months. His hobbies include spending time hunting, playing video games and reading books. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My dad is the most positive influence in my life.

  • Tense, stressed, sleepless? Try BHOP

    People go to the doctor because there is something going on they want fixed. They might have a headache, a nagging pain in the neck, trouble sleeping or concentrating, or an upset stomach that won't go away. They don't feel good. Sixty percent of patients who present problems to primary care