Deployed Airman keeps tankers flying

'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.

Homeowners Assistance Program expanded to respond to mortgage foreclosures credit crisis

Details were announced Sept. 30 by Department of Defense officials about the distribution of the $555 million available under the Homeowners Assistance Program, or HAP, which was expanded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act passed in February. The expanded program is available to provide

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

MARE tests base, local first responders' skills

Pease partners with McConnell, stands up active-duty squadron

Part of McConnell Air Force Base isn't in Kansas anymore. Now, a piece of McConnell is in New Hampshire at Pease Air National Guard Base. That piece is the 64th Air Refueling Squadron. The 64th ARS stood up Oct. 2 at an official military ceremony at Pease. It's the first active-duty Air Force unit

Path to Chisholm Trail nears re-opening

There is one thing the Kansas Chisholm Trail and the Chisholm Trail dining facility here have in common, they've both moved a lot of beef. Just as the trail guided herds of cattle to the Kansas railways, the dining facility will soon herd crowds of food-seeking Airmen once it reopens after months of