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  • McConnell's Law Enforcement observes National Police Week

    Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron are observing National Police Week May 12 through May 16 with a variety of events on and off base.In 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as "National Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as "National

  • McConnell Medics return from Guatemala

    Six Airmen from the 22nd Medical Group traveled to Zacapa, Guatemala from April 19 to May 3, and partnered with the Guatemalan army to provide medical care and humanitarian assistance.Four dental and two flight medicine personnel members completed a medical readiness training exercise where they

  • We're not in Kansas anymore: Space A offers free travel

    Active duty Airmen stationed at McConnell AFB may think they're limited to sightseeing on the great plains when it comes to in expensive travel, but the space available travel program here can provide them opportunities to visit different parts of the world.The variety of locations the McConnell

  • Have medical questions? Call the TRICARE Nurse Advice Line.

    It can be difficult to know if and when to seek medical help, so having professional help at a moment's notice can be invaluable.The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. "Instead of just leaving messages for the provider or the nurses, we can have

  • Team McConnell stays ready

    Inspections are pivotal in preparing Airman for real world combat across the globe, whether protecting the home front from internal and external threats, or in a forward operating base overseas.  Team McConnell conducted the inspection so that leaders can evaluate the combat readiness of their

  • McConnell medic earns Heroes of Military Medicine award

    A Team McConnell medic received the 2014 Heroes of Military Medicine award, May 1, in Washington, D.C., for his work advancing and impacting military medicine.Senior Master Sgt. David Smith, now a career advisor with the 22nd Force Support Squadron, provided medical care for more than 500 Joint

  • McConnell's SAPR stand-down day

    McConnell Air Force Base will be using May 2, 2014 as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response stand-down day.Col. Joel Jackson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, will host various commander calls on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2."It is extremely important to educate members on sexual assault

  • 22nd SFS canine team aids local authorities

    Airmen from the 22nd Security Force Squadron responded to a bomb threat, April 18, at a department store in Derby, Kan.The Derby Police Department evacuated the building in response to the phoned-in threat and requested support from the K-9 unit at McConnell AFB. Airman 1st Class Geston Gordon, 22nd

  • McConnell achieves 20 years as Tree City

    McConnell Air Force Base was named a "2013 Tree City USA" by the Arbor Day Foundation for its 20th consecutive year.The recognition was achieved by meeting the program's four requirements: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community forestry budget of at least $2 per

  • Black Letter tanker

    Getting a black letter Exceptional Release is hard enough to get once, but flying five missions with this status is unheard of and an achievement worth celebrating in the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.It is highly uncommon for the aging KC-135 Stratotanker to receive a "black letter," which