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  • Python 61 wins 2018 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award

    Python 61, a flight crew from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron was recently awarded the 2018 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award, on Aug. 1, 2019, for being the best air refueling crew in the United States Air Force.

  • McConnell's first EMT Rodeo

    McConnell’s 22nd MDG held its first Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo, which provided medical personnel an opportunity to practice different types of tactical combat casualty care techniques.

  • Redesignation Ceremony for 22nd AMDS

    Senior Airman Alexander Cavender, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental technician, furls the 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron guidon during a redesignation ceremony Aug. 29, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd AMDS was redesignated to the 22nd OMRS respectively

  • Fitness changes

    Changes to the Air Force fitness screening questionnaire were made recently, which now include a Sickle cell trait screening. The new FSQ became available on July 19, 2019, and is required for all fitness assessments after Aug. 1, 2019.

  • RAWS maintenance

    On approach, pilots rely heavily on communication equipment to navigate safely to the runway. The Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems shop is a vital component in maintaining and servicing all the communication equipment used for aerial operations.

  • AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

    This week, Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, visited the refueling installation to meet the Airmen of team McConnell, and also to present the 349 th Air Refueling Squadron with the 2018 Gen. Spaatz Trophy and the 2018

  • 22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

    Master Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron jack supervisor, sets headphone frequencies in preparation of lifting a KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This position requires the lead to communicate directions to the jack team while ensuring their safety. (U.S. Air

  • 350th ARS deploys to the Deid

    The heat seems to affect everything. Water from the tap is never colder than lukewarm and aircrews bring frozen water bottles on missions so that by the time it melts, they can have a cool drink.

  • MDUSA09 has landed

    Col. Bruce Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander (left), Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd ARW commander, salutes as the 9th KC-46A Pegasus arrives at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. August 9, 2019. This was the 9th KC-46 to

  • McConnell Pride Day

    Airman 1st Class Kassandra Lizama and Senior Airman Daryl Peterson, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technicians, pick up trash around the Dole Center for McConnell Pride Day August 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from each group were responsible for