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  • McConnell Airman dies in ATV Accident

    It is with deep regret that McConnell announces the untimely death of Airman Jonathan Blake Perry. Airman Perry died Feb. 24 around 1:45 a.m. as a result of injuries he sustained during an all-terrain vehicle accident while on leave in Texas. Airman Jonathon Blake Perry, 20, was assigned to the 22nd

  • Congrats to McConnell's newest ALS graduates

    Congratulations to the following senior airmen who graduated Feb. 21 from McConnell's Airman Leadership School, Class 08-B. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jordan Curtis, Matthew Scott and John Von Waldner 344th Air Refueling Squadron Patrick Martin 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Shane Baze and

  • Military Saves Week: Build Wealth…Not Debt

    With Military Saves week kicking off Feb. 24 through March 2, many people may be wondering exactly what this is. Military Saves is a social marketing campaign to persuade, motivate, and encourage military families to save money every month, and to convince leaders and organizations to be aggressive

  • Travel Through Six Decades In 90 Minutes

    One hour before show time, more than 210 people gathered outside the Century II Convention Center in Wichita to ensure they would have good seat for an Air Force Tops In Blue performance, Feb. 13. The entertainment group has performed annually in Wichita for the past several years. This year's Tops

  • McConnell graduates achieve career milestone

    Congratulations to the graduates of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The following Team McConnell members graduated Feb. 14 from class 08-2. 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Tech. Sgt. Vance Bailey and Tech. Sgt. Debbie Webber 22nd Security Forces Squadron Tech.

  • 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