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  • McConnell leaders visit Envision

    Leadership from across McConnell Air Force Base visited the Envision headquarters in downtown Wichita to learn about the services the company provides to blind and visually impaired individuals, March 9.Envision, which started in 1933, serves as a leader in education, research and training for the

  • TFI effort trains future KC-46 pilots

    Air Mobility Command, Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard selected a group of total force Airmen to participate in initial operations test and evaluation as the Air Force prepares for the arrival of the KC-46 Pegasus here.Each KC-46 will be equipped to receive fuel in flight and the

  • JA assists during PCS season

    The summer permanent change of station season is around the corner. Below are a few reminders from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate's office to ensure a smooth move.While packing or going through an out-processing checklist, the JA office can offer advice on: special or general powers of

  • McConnell motorcycle mentorship ride May 20

    In recognition of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a Motorcycle Mentorship Ride is scheduled for May 20, at 8 a.m. starting from the Base Exchange, here.The mentorship ride will act as refresher training for motorcycle riders, and they can sign up by emailing the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Ground

  • Airman recognized for act of heroism

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief received the Distinguished Individual Safety Award from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, May 6, here.Staff Sgt. William Womack received the award for potentially saving a man's life, Sept. 15, 2014, after he observed smoke coming from a residence

  • Base biologist partners with Boy Scouts

    The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist assigned here partnered with a local Boy Scout troop recently in support of a fish growth and habitat study.  Troop 364 helped Laura Mendenhall, a biologist working with 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, fish and set up traps in "Bee-Tree" pond, which is used

  • McConnell Maintainers muscle through the madness

    The 22nd Maintenance Group successfully prepared the departure of 19 KC-135 Stratotankers with six hours' notice, April 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.The base aircraft were evacuated to protect Air Force assets by avoiding threatening inclement weather which occurred exactly 25 years

  • KC-135 crews support KC-46A testing missions

    Sixty-year-old KC-135 Stratotankers from here recently supported the new KC-46A Pegasus testing and evaluation missions in Washington state.The KC-135s, which currently serve as the backbone of the air refueling fleet, provided refueling support to receiver and chase aircraft participating in the