• McConnell's mentorship motorcycle ride

    Owning a motorcycle can be a lot of fun. But also comes with a lot of responsibility.The 22nd Air Refueling Wing held a mentorship motorcycle ride for Airmen who have previously completed the advanced riders course in order to recertify bike riders on base on 19 June.The ride was considered an

  • McConnell practices firework safety

    This Independence Day, many American families will celebrate the U.S. declaring independence in 1776 by lighting the night sky with colorful explosions.During the Fourth of July, a large number of people will spend the day carefree cooking, eating barbeque and swimming, followed by an evening of

  • EES/WAPS briefing team visits McConnell June 29

    Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center will visit McConnell Air Force Base, June 29 to share information about Enlisted Evaluation System and Weighted Airman Promotion System changes.During the briefing, EES/WAPS subject matter experts will speak about changes that

  • Service star authorized on GWOT Expeditionary Medal

    Active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen who earned the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal for more than one of the five Defense Department approved Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal operations may now wear a service star device on the medal and service ribbon for the second and

  • McConnell welcomes home heroes of early wars

    Two World War II, 26 Korean War and two Vietnam War veterans flew out of the Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to participate in a once in a life time experience, June 17-19.The event, known as the 27th Kansas Honor Flight, gives veterans the opportunity to leave Kansas to visit war

  • Hot weather could increase potential for animal bites

    The sun is shining and the weather is nice, which for some people, means more outdoor activities. As people spend more time outside, they can cross paths with unknown or stray animals, increasing the potential for an animal bite to happen. If a person is bitten by an animal, there are several

  • Cadets learn leadership lesson at McConnell

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and ROTC cadets visited from June 3 through June 17 as part of Operation Air Force, a summer program initiative."These cadets are making choices right now that may affect their lives forever," said Maj. Timothy Morris, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron operations