• McConnell Patriot Day Remembers Fallen Heroes

    When the sound of bagpipes cries "Amazing Grace" to the masses, it may seem as if time suddenly stops, minds rewind to ignite poignant memories, eyes fog and an audience reflects on people who once survived and flourished. This stillness was present during the Patriot Day Ceremony Sept. 11 at the

  • Congratulations McConnell's newest NCOA graduates

    Team McConnell would like to recognize its technical sergeants who graduated Sept. 8 from Forrest L. Vosler Non-commissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Michael Barnes Darren Robinson 22nd Communications Squadron Lee Lewis 22nd Logistics

  • Congratulations to McConnell's newest ALS graduates

    Congratulations to the following senior airmen who graduated here Sept. 11. 10th Air Support Operations Squadron Robert Davis Adam Rafferty Christopher Richman 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Kyle Beisner James Bonham Ethan Elkins Lucas Landerman 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Timothy Hartsfield

  • New policy: two forms of ID required for new

    Important updates and changes are coming to the identification system. The one affecting customers the most will be the need for two forms of ID when either renewing or applying for a new card. Everyone being issued common access cards or other forms of identification cards, including family members

  • Be cautious of possible scams

    Recently, a man went to the home of a retiree in Wichita, offering to prepare legal trust documents for $2,500. The man handed the retiree a business card with the name "Ken Lygrisse, area director," and claimed to be representing the "United Financial Systems, Corporation." The man also claimed

  • Petty officer doesn’t give up

    Aug. 8 might have been just another day for some people, but for one Derby native it was a he will probably never forget. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Gowen, explosive ordinance disposal specialist, was going through his daily routine, knocking down doors, disarming improvised explosive

  • Follow up from town hall meeting

    Colonel James C. Vechery, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held his first town hall meeting for base housing residents, Aug. 27. The forum was to open up a direct dialogue between him and housing residents to express concerns and disseminate housing information. Colonel Vechery said he plans on

  • What are you learning on training day?

    Supervisors, have you thought about what to train your Airmen on during the next training day scheduled for Sept. 19? "Developing Airmen begins with proper training to accomplish their primary mission whether at home station or deployed and ensures our team's readiness to respond when called upon,"