News

  • Fire department structural trainer to be remodeled

    The base fire department’s structural trainer is scheduled to be remodeled during the upcoming months.The three-story structure simulates facilities on base that have multiple levels, such as the dormitories, and is used to prepare firefighters to respond to real-world emergencies in these types of

  • The 22nd FSS introduces Functional Fitness

    The 22nd Force Support Squadron introduced a new fitness program, “Functional Fitness” on Nov. 14, here. “Functional Fitness” is a fitness class open to anyone with access to the base gym. The class is being taught by 22nd FSS fitness center staff members where participants with different types of

  • 22nd AMXS 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.Senior Airman Takia Ross, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander support staff, received the spotlight performer for

  • Environmental stewards ensure safe, clean ground water

    Driving around base, Airmen might notice large equipment drilling into the ground and workers wearing personal protective equipment.This work is safe for the environment, personnel and the community, and is part of a base-wide effort to remediate soil and ground water contaminations at locations on

  • 22nd OSS 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.Senior Airman Alexandria Napier, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aviation resource manager, received the spotlight

  • Volunteers needed for tax center

    For the eighth year in a row, the McConnell Legal Office Tax Center will assist Airmen, dependents, retirees, and all eligible parties with filing their 2016 taxes this spring. The Tax Center provides critical volunteer-based tax assistance to our Airmen and their dependents free of charge.

  • Protect against phishing attempts

    Recently, the Defensive Information Systems Agency identified a phishing campaign on the Department of Defense network targeting Air Force users.The phishing attempt notified registered Citibank customers of an upgrade to their online banking services and provided a link for personnel to

  • McConnell Airmen welcome youngest pilot

    Typically, when a pilot arrives at their first duty station they’re in their early twenties with a college degree, but the 344th Air Refueling Squadron made an exception for their newest pilot. Tyson Gray, a 10 year old who battles mild cerebral palsy, became the latest honorary member of the 344th

  • McConnell, Pease Airmen prepare for KC-46 arrival

    Members of the 157th Air Refueling Group and 64th Air Refueling Squadron toured McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Oct. 17 - 20.Airmen from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, got an overview of how Team McConnell is preparing for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus. The visit gave members of

  • Bataan Death March survivor visits McConnell

    A 99-year-old, World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March visited McConnell Oct. 20.Retired Army Sgt. Eddie Graham shared his experiences with an audience of McConnell Airmen, and after met with maintenance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen."It was a great experience, hearing his