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  • McConnell congratulates its newest MSgt selects

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate the following technical sergeants here who were selected for promotion to master sergeant.22nd Air Refueling WingStaggers, Amanda22nd Aircraft Maintenance SquadronAlicea, JaredBollig, MarkDarnell, NathanDauphin, DarrylGoplen, BrianLong, NathanPedersen,

  • McConnell Hosts 2010 Tanker Summit

    Sixteen air refueling wing commanders from various Air Force bases gathered at McConnell for the 2010 May Tanker Summit May 26.The summit, which began September 2008, has been held three times a year at tanker bases throughout Air Mobility Command. The summits are part of an initiative that enables

  • Critical Days of Summer kicks off at McConnell

    As the temperatures rise, so do the number of Air Force safety related mishaps.Twenty eight Airmen already have died in off-duty recreational mishaps this year, Air Force-wide. At McConnell, four reportable incidents have occurred this year. As a result, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing safety office

  • NCAA coaches tour kicks off at McConnell

    McConnell bared their school pride May 22 during the 3rd Annual NCAA Coaches Tour Kickoff when football coaches from the University of Oregon and Harvard University toured McConnell to thank Airmen for their service.The event was the first stop in the 2010 tour and gave coaches Chip Kelly, Oregon,

  • AMC Commander: Memorial Day - Take Time to Pause and Reflect

    As we all prepare to observe Memorial Day, let me first thank you for your extraordinary dedication and contributions to our nation and this Command. Whatever the challenge, you continually answer the call and perform your mission with incredible distinction and courage. Speaking of courage, I ask

  • McConnell completes ORE

     In preparation for the upcoming 2011 Operation Readiness Inspection, McConnell held an Operational Readiness Exercise 10-1, Phase I, May 18 to 20.The exercise tested the base's capability to process and deploy Airmen, cargo and aircraft in a short time frame."We will be preparing for the ORI next