• Grilling out safety

    Americans enjoy barbecuing, but it could be dangerous, even deadly, if you are not careful. Here are some helpful tips from Staff Sgt. William Holmes, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, to keep your grilling experience a safe one: Before operating a grill, read the owners manual. The owners manual has

  • McConnell member makes journey; becomes true 'American Airman'

    A line of more than 1,000 people wraps around the Kansas City, Mo., Municipal Auditorium. Sounds of people speaking at least 100 different languages fill the air. This was the scene June 9 when 1,080 foreigners, representing 142 countries, gathered outside the auditorium waiting to become U.S.

  • Stay safe on the water this season

    Summer is upon us once again. That means swimming, tubing and other water activities are in full bloom. Before enjoying such activities one should consider these water safety tips. "Using a buddy system while swimming is a good safety practice," says Mark Erpelding, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, ground

  • Stay safe while using fireworks

    With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, some Team McConnell members may be tempted to use fireworks off base. Fireworks can provide hours of entertainment; however, people need to be safe when handling, igniting and storing fireworks. Here are some fireworks safety tips provide by Staff Sgt.

  • Free concert comes to McConnell

    The band that used to be known as the Prairie Rose Wranglers is going to be performing a free lunchtime concert at the Robert J. Dole Community Center at noon, June 18. The Diamond W. Wranglers used to play at the Old Cowtown Museum and now want to bring their talent to the base for all of Team

  • A Miracle for Mackenzie

    Anyone that's looked into the big blue eyes of an innocent blonde haired child fighting for her life would be compelled to reach out to her--hug her, hold her, do something. That desire to help is only magnified when you meet the Latimer family. Staff Sergeant Steve Latimer, 22nd Civil Engineer

  • A day to remember

    On June 6, 1944, a date forever known as D-Day, a armada crossed a narrow strip of sea from England to Normandy, France and cracked the Nazi grip on Western Europe. In preparation for D-Day or "Operation Overlord," the United States and Great Britain concentrated on training with land, naval and air

  • McConnell gets inspected

    On June 2, Team McConnell participated in the first Operational Plan 8010 inspection in at least eight years. The intent of the OPLAN 8010 inspection is to validate the readiness and capability to accomplish a nuclear mission while complying with all applicable guidance of the wing. "I am very proud