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  • War stories bring MDG toy drive, comfort to Afghan children

    What child wouldn't love getting a toy? American children can peruse the many toy store aisles; however needy children across the world don't always have this opportunity. The 22nd Medical Group brought some children a bit of comfort when they held a toy drive and shipped gifts to children at two

  • McConnell now top KC-135 aircrew, follow-on training base

    McConnell is now the only base Air Force-wide to have three KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulators, making it the premier location for follow-on KC-135 pilot training. The base had two KC-135 flight simulators before receiving an additional sim, Aug. 22, from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D., which

  • Congratulations McConnell members selected for promotion

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate its following senior master sergeants who were recently selected for promotion to chief master sergeant. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Phil Campbell 22nd Maintenance Operation Squadron John Perez 22nd Operation Support Squadron Raymond Pelletier

  • Hyperbaric chamber to study traumatic-brain-injury treatment

    The San Antonio Military Medical Center Hyperbaric Center and the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine received funding to study the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. The study hopes to find ways to treat wounded warriors with traumatic brain

  • New law allows salutes in civvies during anthem

    Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's

  • Honoring our veterans – past, present and future

    Each Veteran's Day, Americans have the opportunity to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices of noble men and women who have served in defense of our great nation and its freedoms. We also take this time to express our deepest gratitude for those serving today. Through daily mission accomplishments,