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  • McConnell leadership honors POW/MIA week

    Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Joshua Olson, 22nd ARW commander, place a POW/MIA wreath near the McConnell Memorial Walk as part of POW/MIA week Sept. 13, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The week honors the sacrifices made by prisoners of war, those who are

  • Patriot Day Retreat ceremony

    Airmen from the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard begin to fold the flag during the Patriot Day retreat ceremony Sept. 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Local law enforcement and fire departments participated in the ceremony along side their military counterparts. (U.S. Air Force

  • McConnell doctor travels to promote partnerships, humanitarian efforts

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The U.S. military is known for its prowess in dealing with threats with a clenched fist, as well as assisting the less fortunate with an open hand. Approaching each, often requires traveling to distant lands.Lt. Col. Daniel LaMothe, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron

  • McConnell soccer earns 2nd in Supporter’s Cup

    During the Supporter’s Cup at the Defender’s Cup National Military Soccer Tournament, the goalie’s nerves built as he watched the ball being placed on the penalty spot. He positioned himself between the two posts and prepared for his opponent to kick the checkered ball. It felt as if time slowed

  • Chapel host lawn service, picnic

    First Lt. Lance Brown, 22nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, leads a church service in base housing Sept. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The service was followed by a picnic that helped strengthened bonds between Team McConnell families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)

  • 22nd LRS innovations save $40,000, increase safety

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.— The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s Vehicle Management Flight recently constructed and installed a modification to enhance the safety of McConnell Airmen while saving the Air Force thousands of dollars.The nine-ton high-lift truck is used for loading cargo into

  • 22nd MDSS Airman earns Faces of AR recognition

    As a Faces of AR recognition, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.    Staff Sgt. Megan Thomas, 22nd Medical Support Squadron NCO in-charge of the family health clinic, received Faces of

  • McConnell welcomes evacuated MacDill aircraft

    McConnell will welcome 11 KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 7-8 after they evacuated due to the threat posed by Hurricane Irma.Irma, which is currently a Category 5 hurricane, threatens a large part of the United States’ east coast. MacDill is evacuating

  • Airman puts MX skills to use on motocross track

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – He ran the motorcycle through a five-foot pool of water, wrecking the bike; everything he had worked for all his life seemed to be over. Staff Sgt. Thomas Tangedal, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metal technology journeyman, was completing a practice run on a

  • Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

    The 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen provide and maintain safety and survival gear for aircrew and aircraft here to allow aircrews to have confidence in their equipment.