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  • Rodeo Team Spotlight Performer

    Senior Master Sgt. John Wallman 18th Air Refueling Squadron evaluator boom operator Sergeant Wallman is from Syracuse, Neb. and has been in the Air Force for 22 years. He has served at McConnell for 13 years. When he's not at work, he enjoys computers, fishing, paintball and cars. What is your job

  • Over the counter meds may be over the line

    When you feel sick it is sometimes hard to know what to do. Your first thought may be to visit the medicine aisle at the local pharmacy. While this is an option for some, if you are on flying or controlling status, it may not be an option for you. There are a few medications you can take without a

  • McConnell Airmen face courts-martial

    Everyone should be aware of the disciplinary measures taken at McConnell AFB in order to better mentor troops on the standards expected of Air Force members and to ensure individuals better understand the impact upon themselves should they decide to engage in prohibited behavior. In addition to a

  • McConnell Airmen receive non judicial punishment

    Non judicial punishment, also known as an Article 15 punishment, provides commanders with an essential and prompt means of maintaining good order and discipline and promotes positive behavior changes in service members without the stigma of a court-martial conviction. Several McConnell Airmen

  • 2009 NCAA Coaches Tour Airmen's Diary Part 1 of 3

    Editor's note: This is the first article in a series of three articles depicting the daily events of the 2009 NCAA Coaches Tour, May 27, 2009 - June 4, 2009. The 2009 NCAA Coaches Tour: three continents, six countries, nine days. In a whirlwind tour six active NCAA football coaches: Mack Brown

  • Colonel Vechery highlights Airman

    An Airman Above and Beyond Award Airman 1st Class Herschell McKinley 22nd Communication Squadron comm. focal point technician Airman McKinley is from Lyles, Tenn., and has been in the Air Force for one year. He has served at McConnell for eight months. When he's not at work, he enjoys computers,

  • Safety minute: A moment with the commander

    With highways becoming congested as people begin their summer vacation, I want to take this opportunity to remind everyone about a valuable tool available for use. The Travel Risk Planning System, located on the Safety Center Web page at http://afsafety.af.mil/index.html is designed to help Airmen

  • Letters from the front lines

    Just wanted to give you a quick update on McConnell Airmen. Everyday these young people amaze me and are executing the mission, displaying excellence in everything they do. The aircrews and maintainers are working very hard to keep the planes flying in very extreme and sandy conditions. The goal of