• Kansas Aviation Museum honors Robin Spurrier with new exhibit

    The Kansas Aviation Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Robin Spurrier, the first McConnell Air Force Base Golden Eagle and a longtime Wichita business leader and aviation enthusiast, during an April 1st ceremony attended by family, friends, and members of the local

  • McConnell’s new veterinarian

    The smell of a chemical cleaner lingers in the room and stings my nose as I enter. The bright fluorescent lights cast a harsh shadow on everything in sight. The tile floor feels especially cold against my exposed feet. My nose finds a mat of peanut butter and I almost don’t feel the needle slip

  • The Quiet Guardians of McConnell: DAF Police Officers

    The Department of the Air Force (DAF) police officers work alongside Air Force security forces. These personnel, clad in dark blue, are not enlisted. They do not wear the Air Force camo, yet they stand at the gate, patrolling the base to ensure that nothing goes sideways.

  • Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

    Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker part April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the

  • Rendezvous over Louisiana

    A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida, to complete check rides as part of regular proficiency training, March 25, 2025. The KC-135 refueled an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana then returned to

  • Tornado Season: Be Prepared, Not Scared

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- As winter fades, the reality of tornado season sets in. In Kansas, tornado season runs from March through June, with April and May being the most active months. However, tornadoes can–and do–occur at any point of the year, making preparedness a year long priority.

  • Jonathan Murphy: Occupational Safety Civilian of the Year

    Jonathan Murphy, 22nd Air Refueling Wing occupational safety manager, won 2024 Air Force Occupational Safety Civilian of the Year.Murphy’s hard work and innovative efforts set him apart when it came to protecting personnel and assets. His ideas saved the Air Force money and labor over a multitude of