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  • New flashlights detect alcohol

    In a proactive effort to deter people from driving under influence, the 22nd Security Forces Squadron will begin using new flashlights capable of detecting the presence of alcohol.McConnell is one of the first Air Mobility Command bases to utilize the Passive Alcohol Sensor IV (also called "the

  • Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

    Congratulations to Team McConnell's 2010 first quarter award winners. The winners were announced April 23 at an awards banquet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom. AirmanSenior Airman Joshua Knapp, 22nd Logistics Readiness SquadronNoncommissioned OfficerStaff Sgt. Jimmy Sifrit, 22nd

  • McConnell football team kicks off

    The McConnell Air Force Base varsity flag football team, team number six, will continue its six-week spring league season competing for a position in the Young Men's Christian Association play-offs with two games beginning at 1 p.m. May 2 and noon May 9 at the North YMCA located near K-96 and

  • McConnell retains "Tree City" title

    For the 16th consecutive year, McConnell Air Force Base earned the title Tree City USA for its environmental efforts in 2009.The Arbor Day Foundation, in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service, awards the Tree City USA recognition to communities that

  • Junior Enlisted Summit informs future leaders

    Approximately 240 junior enlisted Airmen attended the Junior Enlisted Summit at the Robert J. Dole Community Center April 20, 2010. The summit's focus was on preparing future leaders of the Air Force, according to the events' organizers. "The Junior Enlisted Summit impacts the base by arming our