• Stratotanker certified to use synthetic fuel blend

    The final weeks of August were important for the U.S. Air Force synthetic fuel program, according to officials with Air Mobility Command Test and Evaluation directorate. On Aug. 21, at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., the Air Force began conducting ground and flight tests with the KC-135 Stratotanker

  • Speak Today, Shape Tomorrow: The 2008 AF Climate Survey launches Oct. 1

    Have you ever wished you could tell your leaders what you think? That power will soon be at your fingertips with the launching of the 2008 Air Force Climate Survey Oct. 1-8. During that time the Air Force will send individual e-mail invitations that will include a survey link and easy-to-follow

  • New towers aid base ground, air communication; keep Airmen safe

    Airmen from the 22nd Communications Squadron, Civil Engineer Squadron, and 210th Engineering Installation Squadron Air National Guardsmen, Minneapolis, Minn. wrapped up a month of construction on two new ground-to-air transmitter and receiver towers, Sept. 22. Nestled in a secluded area past the

  • What affects 25 million people and is worth over 50 billion dollars?

    Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personally identifying information, like your name, social security number, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. The Federal Trade Commission estimates thieves steal as many as 9 million American's identities

  • 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