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  • McConnell develops new, 162-acre, family recreational area

    McConnell is transforming its former golf course, Twin Lakes, into a recreational park for its total-force members, their families and the retired military community. Within the next five years, three phases of construction will reclaim the 162-acre plot of land. Existing sites on the former course,

  • Does your recipe have what it takes?

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Team McConnell Action Center is scheduled to host a holiday recipe contest at the Base Chapel Annex, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Freedom First Credit Union Operation Star Tree program to buy toys for Team McConnell children. "We

  • SECAF looks ahead at A/TA Convention

    The Air Force's senior civilian leader stressed the importance of the air mobility mission, specifying that air refueling capability is fundamental to the United States' power projection across the spectrum of conflict. Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley told the audience of more than

  • Team McConnell Airmen roll up sleeves

    More than 40 Team McConnell members volunteered their time and equipment to work four-hour shifts during a three-day cleanup project at Joyland Amusement Park in Wichita, Nov. 14 to 16. McConnell's Route 56, a junior non-commissioned officer organization, started this project as an opportunity for

  • Tops In Blue talent search underway

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force's premiere entertainment showcase, is accepting applications until Dec. 2 for its 2009 talent search. The 2009 talent call, called Mission Audition, encourages vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and nonmusical talent such as comedians, dramatists, and magicians to

  • Council addresses Airmen issues

    Officials of the Force Management and Development Council recently met under its revitalized structure, now better organized to address issues facing all Airmen -- enlisted, officer and civilian. The 27 senior leaders who make up the council have met biannually since 2004, and in the most recent