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  • McConnell recognizes Red Ribbon Week

    People may have noticed banners at the East gate and in front of the Southwind Housing gate. These banners represent Team McConnell's commitment to live drug-free in recognition of Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 23 through 31, is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation.

  • McConnell holds Air Force Ball

    Team McConnell members dance the night away during the Air Force Ball at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, Oct. 10.

  • Congratulations McConnell members selected for promotion

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate its following senior airmen and staff sergeants who were recently selected for supplemental promotion to staff and technical sergeant. The following senior airmen were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Heath Bonnell Andy

  • KC-135 featured on NPR's Morning Edition

    JJ Sutherland, a Pentagon correspondent for National Public Radio, climbed aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., recently to produce a report on the aging aircraft for NPR's Morning Edition. Titled "The Stratotanker: A flying piece of history endures," the nearly

  • Twin Lakes Golf Course scheduled to close

    Col. James C. Vechery, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, made the decision, Sept. 30, to close the golf course due to a lack of use and resulting in a loss of revenue. The course is scheduled to stay open for another 45 to 60 days to finish out the season. Deb's at the Turn will remain open for