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  • McConnell recognizes 'sturdiest' members -- trees

    McConnell will recognize the efforts and loyalty of some its sturdiest members - trees. Arbor Day is nationally recognized April 29. During this day, ceremonies will be held throughout the country to promote a healthy environment through education and action. "Tree knowledge is important because it

  • FAP battles child abuse

    The abuse or neglect of the Department of Defense's littlest war fighters is a serious issue that McConnell's Family Advocacy Program fights every day. April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act was the earliest initiative taken in 1974 to prevent

  • 'Tanker Times' takes last 'stand'

    Until 2006, Air Force newspapers had been an Air Force standard since the inception of the Air Force in 1947.McConnell's newspaper has gone through many changes during those years, including varying publishing companies, style and design modifications and even a few name changes.The standard of

  • Airmen to receive full mid-month pay April 15

    All servicemembers will receive their full mid-month pay they have earned in their paychecks April 15, 2011, Pentagon officials said today."Basically, all active duty and reserve service members will receive full mid-month pay on the 15th of April," said Col. Dave Lapan, Pentagon spokesman

  • Airman succumbs to motorcycle accident

    McConnell lost one of its own in a tragic motorcycle accident that occurred in Cowley County, Kan., April 3.Tech. Sgt. Harold Young, 22nd Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Structural Maintenance craftsman, was gravely injured as a result of 45-mile per hour winds that forced his motorcycle off the north

  • McConnell's legal office releases March 2011 Crime, Punishment Survey

    Below is a list of prohibited actions committed by Airmen who received Article 15s, as well as additional punishments.DUIs: One McConnell member was caught driving under the influence in March. That member has a pending Article 15 action. ARTICLE 15s:A senior airman from the 22nd Aerospace Medicine