6 Oct 2006

Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat

Fire Prevention Week marks the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire of Oct. 8, 1871. This historic blaze raged for several days and killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, and destroyed more than 17,000 buildings. Each October, the National Fire Protection Association sponsors a fire prevention campaign. The theme for this year's

2 Oct 2006

McConnell Airmen 'Stand Down' for homeless veterans

At any given time the Air Force has thousands of personnel deployed supporting the war on terrorism. Decades ago, it was the Vietnam conflict and the Korean War. What happened to the veterans who fought for our nation then? Some of those veterans who now find themselves homeless made their way to downtown Wichita, Kan., Sept. 29 to receive aid

28 Sep 2006

Joint ERC provides quicker 911 response time

Nearly seven years of hard work and planning came to fruition recently when the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Security Forces and Fire Department opened the doors to a new consolidated Emergency Response Center. The ERC was phase one of a project designed to co-locate security forces and fire department personnel in the same room to provide the customer

27 Sep 2006

Lights On After School

The McConnell School Age Program celebrated Lights On After School Oct. 20 at the SAP building here. "Lights On After School is a nationwide event to keep kids off the streets after school by getting them involved in programs," said Lori Paulsen, SAP assistant. "After school programs give children an opportunity to find out who they are and what

27 Sep 2006

45 critical days of caloric intake

The holidays are just around the corner and the added pounds are slowly finding their way around waists. The following are tips to help avoid coming back in 2006 looking like the 2005 Thanksgiving turkey. Preparation is key Prepare by packing a healthy snack for holiday parties. Snacking on a piece of fruit, low-fat crackers, or a light sandwich

27 Sep 2006

22nd ARW/JA shares good news about taxes

TAXES - It's a simple word, but one that brings fear to those confused by lengthy tax forms and glee to those who love crunching numbers (or who love preying on the confusion of others). Regardless of which group folks fall into, the McConnell Legal Office has good news! As in past years, the McConnell Team will provide free tax preparation for all

27 Sep 2006

One poor decision can ruin evening, life

Some people get a good night hug at the end of a romantic date. Others get a good night kiss. But, July 28, an Airman from Team McConnell wasn't so lucky. His date ended with a DUI, a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol. A senior airman class took his date to a bar for dinner and a couple of drinks on the evening of July 27. After

27 Sep 2006

McConnell families work hard, play hard

The McConnell Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted the Family Mobility Line Oct. 1 to give families an opportunity to understand what their military family members go through when they deploy. The morning began with a telephone recall from Master Sgt. Frank Prevost, 22nd Mission Support Squadron. When the families arrived at the processing

27 Sep 2006

McConnell program provides safe haven for sexual assault victims

Something very bad happened. Feelings of guilt and shame are associated with it. Who do I talk with? Everyone will think it is my fault. These reactions are similar to those of someone who has been sexually assaulted. The difference at McConnell is victims of sexual assault do have a place to go. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Point of

27 Sep 2006

Airmen volunteer for Iraq deployment

Six members of the 931st Air Refueling Group's Security Forces Squadron left Aug. 12 for a six-month tour in Iraq. They were destined for Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, about 140 miles north of Baghdad. Their duties, while deployed, will include air base defense, mobile patrol, entry control and internal security. They are headed for dangerous work, but