News

  • Team McConnell receives new commander

    Col. Donald Halpin passed the reigns of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. James Vechery during a change of command ceremony here Feb 8. Colonel Halpin expressed his gratitude to the wing as he prepared to depart for a new position on the Air Mobility Command staff. "Thank you friends, family, and

  • Suicide: a full circle concern

    Already this year, the Air Force and Air Mobility Command has suffered losses of its most valuable assets; it's Airmen, to suicide. However, being aware of the actions and needs of fellow wingmen, family and co-workers can provide outlets for those in need of help. "A marked change of behavior is

  • Team McConnell announces 2007 annual award winners

    Team McConnell congratulates the 2007 Annual Award Winners. The winners were announced on Feb. 1, at the Annual Awards banquet. Airman Senior Airman April Robinson 22nd Medical Support Squadron Non-commissioned Officer Tech. Sgt. James Caughron 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Senior Non-commissioned

  • Tops In Blue hosts free event

    Tops In Blue is scheduled to perform at the Century II Convention center, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 7 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Tops In Blue performers include active duty Air Force members from many diverse career field areas who have competed among their

  • Army, Air Force leaders discuss interoperability

    The chief of staffs for the Army and Air Force along with other senior leaders from both Services met to discuss issues of mutual interest regarding interdependency and interoperability Jan. 23 at Bolling Air Force Base, D.C. Army Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and Gen. T. Michael Moseley spent the

  • How to make winners from losers

    As the popular trend of reality television catches the eyes of its viewer, one particular show has inspired the McConnell Health and Wellness Center to share the excitement. With the HAWC's efforts to promote McConnell members to lead a healthier lifestyle, squadron agencies and units are

  • DOD officials select new government travel charge card

    Department of Defense officials announced the selection of Citibank to provide travel charge card services for its members under the General Services Administration's umbrella SmartPay (R) 2 master contract Jan. 16. The new official travel cards will activate on Nov. 30, 2008. DOD currently has 1.2

  • Air Force weapon system roadmap released

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley today released the Air Force's weapon system "roadmap," a long-term plan for providing Air Force capabilities the nation needs in the 21st century to meet threats to the nation's security. As part of the Air Force's strategic planning efforts, senior

  • SFS Airmen's actions earn him Bronze Star

    Second Lt. Jack D. McGonegal, 23, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, was awarded a Bronze Star medal, Nov. 29, during a ceremony here, for his leadership actions while deployed. While on deployment from November 2006 through August 2007, at Camp Bucca, Iraq with the 886th Expeditionary Security Forces