• Improved processes increase 379th AEW efficiency

    After more than six years of operations, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing remains one of the largest wings in the Air Force's central area of responsibility, supporting an average of 70 missions per day during the last year. While carrying out the daily missions is a top priority for commanders,

  • Airman’s Attic holds school supply giveaway

    The Airman's Attic and the Airman and Family Readiness Center are hosting the last week of a two-week annual event in which school supplies are provided to personnel and dependents base wide. "The AFRC has been in charge of coordinating the school supplies giveaway for years," said Bill Luzier, 22nd

  • MXS fabrication flight keeps tankers flying

    When people put together a jigsaw puzzle; if one piece is missing, the picture isn't complete. The same theory can be said about a KC-135 Stratotanker; if one piece is missing, the jet may not lift off the runway. Lucky for the almost 60-year-old aircraft fleet, the 22nd Maintenance Squadron's

  • Congratulations to McConnell’s newest ALS graduates

    Congratulations to the following senior airmen who graduated here July 17. 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Tamara Alben 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jose Garcia Shawn Mason 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Matthew Rider Jeffrey Kronenberger Shawn Miranda 22nd Force Support Squadron Connie

  • Stay safe while mowing

    Before grabbing the lawn mower, Mark Erpelding, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, ground safety, would like people to consider these safety tips from University of Arkansas division of agriculture. · People should refer to their operator's manuals; they explain how to safely and properly use a lawn mower. ·

  • Alive at 25 course scheduled for McConnell

    A National Safety Council, defensive driving course titled Alive at 25 is under implementation throughout Air Mobility Command, and classes from wing safety are scheduled at McConnell during August. The Alive at 25 class is geared toward active duty, guard, and reserve members from 17 to 25 years of

  • McConnell fighter takes bronze, despite injury

    Usually people tend to stay away from the things that cause them pain. However, one Airman doesn't mind a little pain if it mean he gets to pursue his favorite past time. "Call me passionate, but if you love something so much, and you're striving to be the best you can be, it takes sacrifices and

  • Cold War icon comes to McConnell

    Team McConnell has a very historic jet on display at the East Gate. The jet we call "The Keeper of the Plains" was the first KC-135 to come off the Boeing production line in 1956. Another historic plane has joined to join us but with one major difference; this plane still flies. The "Cherokee Rose"