News

  • General Johns: Memorial Day honors our commitment to each other

    Memorial Day is a time for us to remember our fellow service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. As you prepare for the long weekend, please remember those courageous Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen whose selfless service helped secure our nation

  • 'Splish' Splash : Outdoor Pool opens

    After more than nine months of renovations, McConnell's outdoor pool will reopen with a celebration hosted by Outdoor Recreation May 27, 2011, from 10-11:30 a.m. at the pool on Lawrence Drive.Nearly $990,000 went into the renovations.Improvements including new gutters and drains for the pool,

  • Airmen, national agencies unite 'saving' lives

    A massive earthquake "struck" Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and other states along the New Madrid fault, causing more than 400,000 "victims" to fill up the disaster area's hospitals. As the news spreads of the disaster, Air Force engines begin to roar, medics suit up and the aeromedical mission is put

  • Family fitness, fun

    As the weather warms and schools release for the summer, many families are gearing up for activities, sporting events and trips for family fun. The Air Force FitFamily Program is providing motivation and incentive for families to be active together.Launched in 2010 as part of the "Year of the Air

  • BMETS maintain medical mission

    There are only three of them at McConnell but their work affects thousands of Team McConnell members visiting the clinic.Biomedical Equipment Technicians are responsible for servicing and maintaining the medical equipment here and in hospitals worldwide. They work on technology like dental chairs,