• 'At what age should I take my baby to the dentist?'

    Having a new baby is an exciting time for young parents. It's a time filled with new experiences and challenges. Of course, new experiences mean new questions that need to be answered. As dentists, we are often asked, "So, when should I take my baby for his first visit to the dentist?" The American

  • KC-135 crew airlifts wounded from Afghanistan

    Several Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group spent their Super Bowl weekend resting from a 12-day aeromedical evacuation mission in Afghanistan. Eight reservists from the 931st ARG manned a specially equipped KC-135 Stratotanker that made four back-to-back trips to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan,

  • Air Force father and son MC for banquet

    Many Team McConnell members attended the annual awards banquet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom Feb.6. However, many might not know the significance of this ceremony at least to two Air Force members. This ceremony was the first time retired Chief Master Sgt. John Pritchett, former

  • MAC pays McConnell back

    You are in a car accident and the other driver is responsible. You feel fine at the time but then soreness, aches and pains set in. You decide it is better to be safe than sorry and set an appointment to get examined. Your provider prescribes you pain relievers, orders X-rays, schedules a follow up

  • McConnell holds annual awards banquet

    Team McConnell held its annual awards banquet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom, Feb. 6. The evening was devoted to recognizing McConnell's outstanding military and civilian performers for 2008. "These titles will follow them for the rest of their careers," said Chief Master Sgt. James

  • Social drinker or safety risk?

    We've seen alcohol-related accidents on television and in the newspapers. We've wondered how people can operate an automobile knowing they are too drunk to drive. It's accepted as the "norm" for many adults to socialize by drinking together at a local bar or club. But when does a social drinker

  • Tops In Blue perform in Whicita

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force performance team, performed at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita Feb. 3., wrapping up its world tour 08 with McConnell being the 83rd base visited.