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  • Hitting the right notes: Singing boom operator inspires others

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.— Growing up in a poverty-stricken, single-parent family, he used singing as a kind of therapy.Airman 1st Class Julian Awari, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, was only 6 when he first realized he had a talent for singing, and it was a hobby he would stick

  • 22nd SFS Airmen train for deployment, save money

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.— Six 22nd Security Forces Airmen traveled to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 27 to Dec. 1 to receive heavy-weapons training required for a deployment and save Air Force money through innovative processes.“We have a team going to a centralized location overseas,

  • Pharmacy changes coming Dec. 11

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — The 22nd Medical Group pharmacy will undergo a change in its queuing system Dec. 11-15. Due to the upgrade, processes in the pharmacy will change. All patients serviced will be required to utilize the queuing system. This will eliminate lines caused by those waiting

  • 22 OG Airman earns Faces of A/R recognition

    As a Faces of A/R recognition, members of leadership choose individuals who demonstrate the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

  • The dawn of the future starts in the past

    Wing historians are responsible for collecting, documenting and writing historical reports for the units they are assigned. They capture significant accomplishments and challenges experienced by the units which help commanders make future decisions.

  • 22nd MXG Airman earns Faces of A/R recognition

    As a Faces of A/R recognition, members of leadership choose individuals who demonstrate the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

  • Heart to heart: Air Force steps up to help Airman’s family

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.— Five days after their baby was born in 2011, they realized something was wrong. When they took her back to the hospital, they found out they were in for a long, rough road ahead.“They quickly rushed us over to the neonatal intensive care unit, and we met with a

  • Shooting for success

    Airmen attend CATM prior to deployment, some permanent changes of station and annually for Airmen who carry weapons on a daily basis for their job.

  • Snap, Crackle, Pop!

    Airmen assigned to the 22nd Medical Operations Squadron’s Physical Therapy Clinic work with patients Nov. 21, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Patients are given a one-on-one personal care from the physical therapy team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)