• BTZ ‘Mighty Eagle’ wins ISR Airman of the Year

    An Airman from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight won 2016 Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airman of the Year award for her exemplary work in keeping aircrews safe from enemy threats. Senior Airman Samantha Edsall, 22nd OSS intelligence analyst,

  • Innovating duo at it again: scanners save aircrew time, money

    In the military, timeliness is key. Whether it’s being on time to a medical appointment or delivering fuel to receiving aircraft, the mission couldn’t function without it.Over the past year, several ultra-high-frequency and very-high-frequency scanners and antennas have been installed on buildings

  • 22nd CES HVAC Airmen recognized by Derby Board of Education

    Six Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron were recognized by the Derby Board of Education April 21 at Wineteer Elementary School in Wichita.On Feb. 1, a boiler at Wineteer quit working, leaving them in a bind. Facing having to shut down the school the next day, they reached out to 22nd

  • 22nd AFE flight lends a hand to JB Andrews

    Airmen from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, enabled the mission at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to continue sooner than initially expected.During February and March, Andrews had a manning issue and reached out to multiple bases for help rebuilding their AFE shop. The

  • 60 year old tankers enable first F-35 European deployment

    History happened April 14 as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightening II deployed to Europe for the first time carried by the backbone of the aerial refueling fleet, the KC-135 Stratotanker.   “The mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is to refuel the fight,” said Col. Albert Miller, 22nd ARW

  • McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

    Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to complete a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters used a vacant house that is scheduled for demolition during training to simulate a real-world emergency situation. (U.S.

  • McConnell Airmen host STEM event

    More than 50 students from Wichita-area middle schools visited the base as a part of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics education event March 29.The program was designed to improve awareness about careers that make up the STEM field. The visit allowed students to see how the Air

  • First Assignment Instructor Pilots visit McConnell

    Nineteen First Assignment Instructor Pilots visited McConnell Air Force Base, April 2.The FAIPs, currently stationed at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, as T-1 Jayhawk instructor pilots, made the trip to get a closer look at the KC-135 Stratotanker and learn about the base mission before they

  • 22nd DS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.   Tech. Sgt. Paul Nardini, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command and control procedures instructor, received the spotlight

  • Use of military IDs not authorized for commercial gain

    The Department of Defense currently prohibits personnel from using a military ID to gain base access when doing so for personal or commercial gain.Airmen, dependents, retirees and other military ID holders employed with a company that delivers or provides services on base must submit a credential