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  • 2019 3rd Quarter Award Winner

    The 22nd Combat Arms section, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, receives an award Nov. 8, 2019, At McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Combat Arms section was one of five teams to go up for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s Team of the 3rd Quarter Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi

  • Becoming Chaplain Castillo

    Everyone joins the military for different reasons, whether a new experience or an opportunity to go to college. One young man made the decision to join the U.S. Air Force, but it was more than he ever expected it to be.

  • Serving Beyond the Service

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.-- Like everything else in life, separation from the military takes preparation. It is common for service members to put off retirement or find themselves in a position where they must retire sooner than expected. Being able to ease the mind of service members that come

  • KC-46 Crew Chiefs, the Engineers of Tomorrow

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Four Airmen made the transition from student to apprentice after becoming the first graduating class of the KC-46 Mission Ready Airmen program Nov. 5, 2019, at McConnell’s Detachment 8.

  • Welcome to McConnell #16

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s 16th KC-46A Pegasus taxis on the flightline Nov. 1, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-46 has been serving alongside the KC-135 Stratotanker since the first arrival on January 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)

  • Securing Secrets

    Being a Combat Crew Communications Airman is more than just talking to pilots and looking at maps. It’s ensuring that no communication entailing sensitive information falls into the wrong hands.

  • B-47 Stands Tall Again

    McConnell held a Rededication Ceremony Oct. 16, 2019, at McConnell’s air park after repairs were made to the B-47 Stratojet static display’s wing.

  • BOO to you from our crew

    Callie Hancox, age 3, and Cayson Hancox, age 5, pose for a photo at the Trunk or Treat Spooktacular event Oct. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force base, Kan. Trunk or Treat is an annual wing event hosted by the McConnell Community Center. The event provided a safe and fun avenue for Airman and civilian

  • Door Decorating Contest

    Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, awards Airman 1st Class Ciera King, 22nd Forces Support Squadron Military Personnel Flight personnelist, a certificate for winning the McConnell Dormitory Door Decorating Contest Oct. 30, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The three

  • McConnell turns up the heat

    Firefighters from the Wichita Airport Police and Fire Department wait to begin aviation recertification training Oct. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The team visited McConnell to receive live-fire training for recertification under the Federal Aviation Administration. (U.S. Air Force