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  • 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"

  • Squadrons merge forces

    The 22nd Services Squadron and 22nd Mission Support Squadron officially merged and became the 22nd Force Support Squadron during a re-designation ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Center ballroom, here, July 11. The new FSS at McConnell is made up of five flights: Force Development Flight, Manpower and

  • Congratulations McConnell's newest NCOA graduates

    Team McConnell would like to recognize its technical sergeants who graduated July 10 from Forrest L. Vosler Non-commissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jason Levine Shawn Patten Eric Peterson Richard Watts 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron

  • Plans and Programs preps Team McConnell

    With the Operation Readiness Inspection over, the Plans and Programs team can start preparing Team McConnell for its next inspection. The Plans and Programs office prepares Team McConnell for upcoming inspections by having base exercises. The Plans and programs office tests the wing's ability to

  • Team McConnell member awarded Outstanding Airmen of the Year

    A selection board at the Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph Air Force base, Texas, selected the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2008. "I am humbled and honored to be recognized for this achievement, especially because I've seen the tremendous contributions made by other Airmen all over the

  • Air Mobility Command seeks more efficient fuel practices to conserve energy

    The pinch at the pump isn't just hitting cars. As oil prices continue to soar, Air Mobility Command is looking for even more ways to lower the amount of aviation fuel used by its fleet of airlifters and tankers. An Air Force study using 2006 data revealed aviation fuel accounts for 82 percent of the

  • Acting secretary shares his perspective with Airmen

    The U.S. Air Force core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do will remain in place, said Acting Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley during a July 1 visit here. In his first visit to an Air Force base since being named to the position, Secretary Donley