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    22nd SFS MWD sharpens skills

    Staff Sgt. Michael Smith, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, guides Kato, 22nd SFS MWD, through an obstacle course Nov. 21, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The obstacle course included an A-frame, stairs, hurdles, catwalk, tunnels and a window. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
  • AMC, veteran, Navy

    Veteran uses military training to help cancer patients

    “All I could think of was, ‘I need to get out of here. I need to see if somewhere out there, I might have a chance in life,’” said retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Chuck Maack.
  • Master Sgt. Christopher Joyce, a boom operator assigned to the 56th Air Refueling Squadron, examines a new boom pod bed Nov. 20, 2018, Altus Air Force Base, Okla. The new boom pod was the winning idea on the Air Force Spark Tank and will be added into every KC-135 Stratotanker.

    Air Force Spark Tank winning idea takes next step at 97 AMW

    Positioned next to every KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator in training is an instructor lying on a pad in the boom pod guiding them through training.
  • 22 ARW

    Operational Readiness Exercise tests McConnell

    Maintainers, aircrew, medical, finance and security forces were just a few organizations that took part in McConnell’s base-wide Operational Readiness Exercise that occurred Nov. 13 through Nov. 16.

  • Commander’s spouse saves seizing man

    Sarah McVay, 22nd Operation Support Squadron, commander’s spouse, saved an elderly man’s life Oct. 25, 2018, at McConnell’s pharmacy.

  • McConnell, WSU finalize education partnership

    More than a year ago, McConnell Air Force Base began researching a new program intended to not only improve the careers of young Airmen, but set them up for success following their Air Force careers. Since then, Team McConnell has worked to build Airmen who will be valuable assets to the local community when they depart from the military through

  • Annual Training Exercise: McConnell stresses operational readiness

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing will launch an annual readiness exercise Tuesday, which will continue through Saturday across the base.
  • Team McConnell aircrew rush to alert vehicles during Global Thunder 19, Nov. 2, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic deterrent force. The exercise provides training opportunities that assess all U.S. Strategic Command mission areas and joint and field training operational readiness, with a specific focus on nuclear readiness as well as providing unique training for assigned units and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

    McConnell Airmen support Global Thunder

    Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic deterrent force. The annual exercise is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of U.S. Strategic Command and component forces' ability to support the geographic combatant commands, deter adversaries and, if necessary, employ

  • A guide to understanding TRICARE

    TRICARE is an extensive health benefits plan for military members, their families, and retirees. Depending on your status and location, there are many different types of TRICARE plans available.
  • Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks during the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Grapevine, Texas, Oct. 27, 2018. "As Airmen, we succeed," said Miller. "As Airmen, we invest in serving this great nation and each other. As Airmen, we lead from the front, kneel by those in need, share in the work of our teammates, respect their lives and honor their contributions." A/TA, AMC's premier professional development event, provides mobility Airmen an opportunity to learn about and discuss mobility priorities, issues, challenges, and successes. The venue creates dialogue between industry experts and Air Force and Department of Defense about ways to innovate, enhance mission effects and advance readiness headed into the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jodi Martinez)

    AMC commander priorities highlight Airlift Tanker Association Symposium

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois -- The commander of Air Mobility Command announced six priorities designed to steer the mobility enterprise toward advancing Rapid Global Mobility and power projection in support of the Air Force and combatant commanders worldwide. In delivering the 2018 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium closing address Oct. 27 in Grapevine, Texas, Gen. Maryanne Miller, touched on ways the command is guided by and supports the National Defense Strategy.
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