News

  • KC-46 construction projects continue

    The first home of the KC-46 Pegasus is taking shape through ongoing construction projects here, totaling $267 million.“We’re smack-dab in the middle of, and approaching the end of the overall construction program,” said Capt. Daniel Gartland, KC-46 Program Integration Office chief of design and

  • Pilot faces hurdle training for Olympics

    Most Airman participate in distance running because it’s part of their physical training assessment. Yet, many roll their eyes when they hear, “it’s a run-day.”For Capt. Daniel Castle, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, he sees every day as an opportunity to improve his run and chase his passion.He was

  • Legal Notice: Claims against estate of Tech. Sgt. Justin Hebert

    Anyone having claims against, or indebted to, the estate of Tech. Sgt. Justin Herbert, formerly of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, should contact 2nd Lt. Shawn Lundskow, the appointed Summary Courts Officer. He can be reached at (316) 759-2477 or

  • Tankers “Refuel the Fight” during Polar Roar

    Responding to the nation’s call, four McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews refueled two B-52 Stratofortresses over Minnesota and Canada July 31, 2016, as part of operation Polar Roar.Tanker support for these bomber training missions help demonstrate our ability to support U.S. Strategic Command’s

  • McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

    A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

  • Flat Stanleys deploy from McConnell

    It was early in the morning when they got the call to deploy. They boarded a KC-135 Stratotanker and began their 8,000 mile expedition. It was 110 degrees when they landed in the hot and dusty country. Their journey had only just begun, the aircrew said.  The paper dolls, also known as Flat

  • SecAF tours McConnell, mentors Airmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here for the first time last week to spend time with Team McConnell Airmen and better understand the missions. During her visit, James interacted with Airmen by holding a meet and greet with maintenance personnel, having lunch with Airmen,

  • 349th ARS 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 Kowan McFalls, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, received the spotlight performer for the week of