Academy falls to Shockers

The Air Force Academy men's baseball team lost to the Wichita State University Shockers in a close 3-2 game March 26, 2013.Despite a late 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, a WSU home run from designated hitter Johnny Coy tied the game and swung the momentum in the Shockers' favor.With two people on

'Mighty Eagles' welcome local boy

"This day is for you," said Lt. Col. Martin Daack, 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, as he placed a McConnell Air Force Base baseball cap on Micah Wemmer's head. Micah, 12, visited McConnell AFB to be an honorary "Mighty Eagle" as part of the "Pilot for a Day" program, March 25, 2013.

McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration

More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn more about civilian furloughs that are scheduled to begin April 26. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held the all-call to share the latest information regarding sequestration and

22nd MDG forum educates patients

The 22nd Medical Group hosted the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Health Care Advisory Forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom March 7.The quarterly forum is held to inform interested parties about any changes at the base clinic. It is also an avenue for the group commander to directly

Transition assistance

In an effort to help military members make the move to the civilian work force, major changes to the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program have been implemented.Regardless of total years served in the Air Force, active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are now required to complete the

CMSAF issues letter to Airmen

Fellow Airmen,As you know, our Nation and our Air Force are working through some significant fiscal challenges. The combined effects of continuing resolution and sequestration are forcing some very tough decisions. Unfortunately we'll likely be forced to furlough nearly 180,000 civilian Airmen for

Prayer breakfast unites Airmen, community

"It says something about us as a people for 61 years now that this great prayerful tradition has endured," said President Barack Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Feb 7, 2013.Approximately 1,200 miles away, more than 300 Team McConnell members gathered in the Robert J. Dole

Airmen learn to weather storms

More than 94 tornados struck Kansas in 2012. In order to continue the preparedness of the base, a Severe Weather class was held March 6. While some of McConnell's Airmen are natives of "Tornado Alley," many come from a variety of states facing other weather disasters. The Severe Weather class

The planes must go on

'Dads 101' settles fears of fatherhood

The thought of becoming a father can leave a man feeling excited and apprehensive. New dads might be thrilled about the idea that they are taking part in the creation and development of a new person who shares in their genetic makeup, but they might be nervous about the actual baby-rearing