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  • McConnell begins seasonal flu vaccinations

    McConnell recently received a shipment of seasonal flu vaccinations and will begin administering them to active-duty servicemembers Oct. 23, 2009, during a mass inoculation in buildings 1090 and 1169 from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Servicemembers are required to get the vaccine. All available McConnell

  • Hello to Halloween: Safety tips for the season

    Young Team McConnell ghouls and gals who intend to trick-or-treat can collect goodies safely with a little help from parents and by following safety tips. Here are some Halloween safety tips provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office: ยท Plan costumes that are bright and reflective and consider

  • 'ICON' final competition tonight

    One vocalist will emerge tonight with the title of AMC Icon. This year's contestants for the AMC Icon finals will sing along with a live band - AMC's own Starlifter from the Air Force Band of Mid America. The finals begin tonight at the Scott Club, 6:30-9 p.m. CST, and the prospect of live

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Sergeant Schrage has served in the Air Force for more than 15 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for one year. His hobbies include supporting his children's soccer teams, fishing and camping with his family and going on road trips. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My

  • 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