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  • The Letter to My Mom – Beyond the Blue

    It is not what happens in life that makes me who I am, but it's how I am able to overcome obstacles that I face. Going through abuse shaped the way I thought, made me question who I trust and even changed my perspective on life.

  • CBRN readiness

    Senior Airman Shaylee Chiavola, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, teaches a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear survival skills class, July 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The emergency management team instructs approximately 200 CBRN classes

  • Grilling Safety

    Infographic about grilling safety (U.S. Graphic by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)

  • When in Doubt, DS it Out

    As outdated office furniture and equipment reaches the end of its life cycle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight services center uses the disposition services to maximize supplies that can be repurposed.The disposition services process plays a critical role in allowing the Department of

  • The Eternal Bond

    While Airmen go through basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, little do they know that down the street military working dogs are going through their own 120 day basic training. The dogs are then sent to their first duty station and paired with a handler.In the case of Staff Sgt. Michael

  • Medical Material keeps the Medical Group going

    Airman 1st Class Bailey Pitcher, 22nd Medical Support Squadron acquisitions technician, orders medical supplies for the 22nd Medical Group July 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pitcher ensures timely and efficient management of excess material. Medical material Airmen also ensure the

  • KC-46 Completes Its First Aeromedical Evacuation Mission

    Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Wing and 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron participated in a Total Force mission to test capabilities of the KC-46A Pegasus during its first aeromedical evacuation on July 10, 2020.

  • Metals Tech brings the Heat

    Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a power shear to cut a piece a metal July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen develop, equip and sustain mission-ready Airmen, aircraft and their materials and equipment. These

  • Maintaining Readiness

    Senior Airman Nicholas Summit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects a bolt on a self-generating nitrogen cart July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE Airmen are responsible for maintaining flightline equipment for the 41 aircraft assigned to