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April 10, 2025
Two weeks left in McConnell's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign

McConnell’s campaign has raised more than $14,000 over five weeks, surpassing McConnell’s 2024 total contributions by about $2,600, but it needs help pushing through the remaining 37% of its goal during its final two weeks.
April 9, 2025
McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening day

The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard presented the colors, and the 349th Air Refueling Squadron performed a flyover in celebration of the Wichita Wind Surge opening day, April 9, 2025. Over 5,800 people were in attendance of the game.
April 7, 2025
Kansas Aviation Museum honors Robin Spurrier with new exhibit

The Kansas Aviation Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Robin Spurrier, the first McConnell Air Force Base Golden Eagle and a longtime Wichita business leader and aviation enthusiast, during an April 1st ceremony attended by family, friends, and members of the local
April 7, 2025
Team McConnell Airmen complete in-house HAZWOPER training

Approximately 17 Team McConnell Airmen completed the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training at McConnell Air Force Base from March 24-28, 2025.
April 5, 2025
129th IS Becomes U.S. Air Force’s Newest Intel Unit, 184th OSS Deactivated

The 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, celebrated the historic activation of its newest organization, the 129th Intelligence Squadron (IS), during a ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 31, 2025.
April 3, 2025
Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker part April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists use the penetrant liquid inspection method to detect defects in small aircraft parts, ensuring the
March 28, 2025
Rendezvous over Louisiana

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, traveled to Daytona Beach, Florida, to complete check rides as part of regular proficiency training, March 25, 2025. The KC-135 refueled an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana then returned to
March 25, 2025
McConnell Airmen enhance mission readiness with LZO Certification

Airmen from McConnell’s Airfield Management and Air Traffic Control teams have successfully completed the Landing Zone Safety Officer (LZSO) Qualification Course in an effort to increase the base’s operational capabilities in austere environments.
March 25, 2025
22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

McConnell Airmen participated in Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise (CRE) at Aviano Air Base from March 3-14.
March 24, 2025
Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch members burn tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Burning the grass is more cost effective and beneficial to the ecosystem than mowing.