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  • Firefighting teamwork saves taxpayer dollars

    McConnell and local community firefighters worked together to prevent the spread of a 22-acre fire, caused by a bird, on base land Aug. 19, 2012, here. More than 15 fire units contained the fire after a bird struck a power line, ignited and landed on the grass. "After we got the call, our Airmen

  • McConnell exercises readiness for air show

    In preparation for the Wings Over McConnell Air Show and Open House, McConnell demonstrated its ability to handle emergency situations that could occur in a major accident response exercise August 15, 2012.The air show will be September 29 and 30 and is free and open to the public. Due to the large

  • Chapel hosts open house

    McConnell's chapel staff hosted an open house to showcase available programs to Team McConnell Aug. 16, 2012. During the event, Chaplain (Maj.) David Dephino, 22nd Air Refueling Wing chaplain, spoke about how the chapel is "Refueling Team McConnell's Spirit.""Our mandate is to provide for the free

  • To McConnell, basketball more than a sport

    The McConnell Airmen dove head first into battle against three Army basketball teams: Fort Carson, Colo., Fort Leavenworth Griffins, and Fort Riley Knights, Kan.The games were part of a two-day basketball tournament at Fort Riley that took place Aug. 4 and 5, 2012."As the only Air Force team in the

  • Airmen showcase vocal talent

    In a competition seeking vocally-talented Airmen, 11 Team McConnell members participated in the fourth annual Air Mobility Command Icon event August 11, 2012, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.The top performing Airman, Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren, 384th Air Refueling Squadron operations

  • New HCCs strengthen base, community bond

    Sixteen members of the local community assumed command of several McConnell squadrons during the Honorary Commander Change-of-Command banquet Aug. 7, 2012.The Honorary Commander program gives local community leaders the opportunity to participate in special events, programs and activities sponsored

  • Hearts Apart cares for McConnell families

    Approximately 120 deployed members' spouses and children gathered with wing leadership in the Hearts Apart tent during the McConnell Beach Party Aug. 3, 2012.The Hearts Apart program is for spouses, children and families of military members who are currently deployed, on an extended temporary duty