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  • Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, attends a foam rolling class Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The physical therapy clinic at McConnell offers Airmen the opportunity to attend a free foam rolling class every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

    Just roll with it

    Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, attends a foam rolling class March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The physical therapy clinic at McConnell offers Airmen the opportunity to attend a free foam rolling class every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
  • The 22nd Medical Group began administering its initial round of COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 19, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The limited number of vaccines available are currently being administered through a phased approach starting with medical personnel, first responders and essential personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

    News Release: McConnell Begins Vaccination for Medical Beneficiaries

      MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – McConnell’s Medical Group will host multiple COVID-19 vaccination events to provide military medical beneficiaries vaccines throughout March, April and May. McConnell is currently on Phase 1B of the DoD mandated vaccination distribution plan. Through this plan medical beneficiaries getting the vaccine now include
  • 22ARW, USTRANSCOM

    USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

    Members of Team McConnell’s 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wing’s leadership, salute a C-37 Gulfstream as U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, arrives Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyon’s visited Team McConnell to gain further insight on the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46A Pegasus as well as,
  • Staff Sgt. Danielle Powell, 22nd Medical Group flight medical technician, poses for a photo Feb. 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Powell shared her story about her past abusive relationship and the resources that helped her to overcome that experience as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative. Beyond the Blue focuses on taking steps to normalize conversations about mental health and help seeking behaviors. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

    Unseen scars: Beyond the Blue

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The damage abuse causes won’t always embed within bruises, bumps and broken bones— it can take the form of emotional scars, invisible to the surface.
  • Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinic provides a number of services for military members and their dependents including: cleanings, fillings, root canals, retainers, night guards and tooth extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    Tooth be told

    Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinic provides a number of services for military members and their dependents including: cleanings, fillings, root canals, retainers, night guards and tooth extractions. (U.S. Air
  • Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Barnes, first African American to be Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force. Barnes was selected to hold the top Air Force enlisted position Oct. 1, 1973, and finished him time in the position July 31, 1977. (Courtesy photo)

    Black History Month: The past shaping the future

    Every February, the Department of Defense takes time to celebrate the history and contributions that African Americans have made to the Air Force and the United States.
  • Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, congratulates the 350th Air Refueling Squadron for being awarded the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 5, 2021. The trophy represents the 350th ARS’s dedication to seven areas: the mission, aircrew upgrading and training, safety record, aircrew enhancement and retention, outstanding individual and crew accomplishments, military and civilian education, and base and community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    350th ARS wins Gen. Spaatz Trophy

    The 350th Air Refueling Squadron “Red Falcons” were awarded the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 5, 2020, naming them the best air refueling squadron in the entire Air Force.
  • Maj. Kenneth Hawkins, 22nd Contracting Squadron commander, performs the Oath of Office for 2nd Lt Corey Cerritos, 22nd Contracting Squadron flight commander, to officially cross-commission him into the U.S. Space Force Feb. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cerritos is currently the only airman from Team McConnell to join the Space Force, paving the way for future Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)

    From Kansas to the Stars

    For the first time in three generations, the United States is witnessing the creation of a new military branch¬-the U.S. Space Force. The two latest members of this specialized force are making history for Team McConnell and the entire state of Kansas.
  • McConnell has changed to Health Protection Condition Bravo+, effective immediately.

    HPCON Bravo+

    McConnell has changed to Health Protection Condition Bravo+, effective immediately.

  • McConnell 2020 Annual Awards

    Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, celebrate the winners of the 22nd ARW 2020 annual awards.
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