Airman' s Attic relocating

The Airman' s Attic, a place where service members E-5 and below can pick up house hold items, clothes free of charge, will be moved.It will be changing its location to Building 338.The Attic is also in conjunction with the loan closet which will be moving to Building 338 too. The current building,

Dole Center get 'energy' boost

After two weeks of assembly, the new kiosk at the Robert J. Dole Community Center is now serving coffee and smoothies as well as muffins and bagels beginning 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday"The 22nd Force Support Squadron is changing the way we deliver services and programs to our

McConnell's Thrift Shop relocates

To be in compliance with the Air Mobility Command's efficiency plan, McConnell's Thrift Shop has relocated. It is located at the corner of Kansas Street and Topeka Street. "Anyone who can get on base can shop here," said Jan Downing, thrift store day manager. The majority of items are donated. The

'The heat is on' at McConnell

Summer has finally arrived and so has the time for Airmen and their families to remember to stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related injuries.According to Air Force Pamphlet 48-152, staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to combat heat stress. A lack of water in the body makes one

Summer pet safety: How to save their 'hide'

As it gets further into the summer, pet owners should ensure their pets are in top-shape and receive everything needed to be in the best health possible to enjoy more summers together.Whether staying on base or going camping for vacation, it is a good idea to get flea and tick deterrence for

Family camp: pull through and relax

With the cutting of a ribbon and marshalling of the first recreational vehicle into slot number one, McConnell's new Family Camp was officially opened June 28, 2012. In conjunction with the Outdoor Recreation Department, the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron began construction on the new family camp in

Team McConnell Celebrates Independence Day

On July 4, 1776, the 13 original colonies claimed their independence from England, an event which eventually led to the formation of the United States. Each year on the Fourth of July, McConnell celebrates this historic event along with the rest of the nation.Independence Day is a national holiday

Airmen register to vote

Don't set fireworks safety ablaze

The Fourth of July is a holiday for families to come together, fire up the grill and celebrate America's freedom. One way to celebrate this day is by bringing out mortars, sparklers and projectiles.Americans buy over 200 million pounds of fireworks annually to observe the Fourth of July, according

MFLC continues to support military

Whether it's a lengthy deployment, financial issues, parenting issues or even just adapting to structure of typical military life, the Military Family Life Consultant Program continues to offer Team McConnell short-term situational, problem solving counseling. McConnell is one of more than 50