• Stand up against sexual assault … make a difference

    Perpetrators of sexual assault wait for vulnerability. Many people have been trained to anticipate danger and be "on-guard" when out at night, walking to their cars, or going to a new city or area with which they are not familiar. However, 40 percent of all sexual assaults occur in the victim's

  • Brig. Gen. Ed "Dusty" McIlhenny Retires

    Brig. Gen. Ed "Dusty" McIlhenny was honored in a farewell ceremony by the 184th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, on April 15 at McConnell Air Force Base. On May 2003, Gen. McIlhenny left the unit to assume command of the Kansas Air National Guard as the assistant adjutant general for

  • 384th wins Spaatz Trophy

    Each year, the Air Mobility Command selects and recognizes the most outstanding air refueling squadron within the command and presents that squadron with an AMC Spaatz Trophy. The award is named after Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, who was the first chief of staff of the Air Force. The 384th Air Refueling

  • McConnell congratulates NCO Academy graduates

    Congratulations to the following Team McConnell noncommissioned officers who graduated April 5 from Class 07-3 of the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tech. Sgt. Darryl Dauphin and Tech. Sgt. Christian Paine 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron

  • One small change can make a difference

    To commemorate Earth Week, April 16-23, the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight is asking people to evaluate their energy-use and conservation habits. If people can find ways to use a little less energy, they can reduce the impact they have on the resources in their areas. Also, people

  • McConnell CDC celebrates Month of the Military Child

    The McConnell Child Development Center hosted it's annual Month of the Military Child luncheon April 11.  During the luncheon, the CDC welcomed over 100 parents of military children enrolled at the center.  With approximately 190 children attending the center everyday, it was considered to be a

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month: April 2007

    The Department of Defense is observing the 2007 Sexual Assault Awareness Month throughout April. The slogan for this year's campaign is "Stand Up Against Sexual Assault ... Make a Difference," and it is designed to remind people everyone can help eliminate sexual assaults. Sexual assault remains the