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  • Military children not forgotten

    With today's operations tempo, Airmen are often separated from their families while supporting the mission worldwide. Consequently, Airmen may miss important milestones in their children's life -- sacrifices that military children must come to terms with.McConnell Airmen have more than 2,100

  • DUI: No excuses

    In fiscal 2009, McConnell had 23 driving under the influence cases involving military members and so far in fiscal year 2010, four DUI arrests have been made.Fortunately, with several anti-DUI measures already instituted and McConnell Safe Riders, newly revamped by members of the Company Grade

  • MSG enables base readiness

    The 22nd Mission Support Group demonstrated its capability to meet McConnell's mission needs during a pass-in-review involving 40 mobility and emergency vehicles March 26 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.The event showcased the full range and capability of the 22nd MSG to the McConnell and local

  • Former CMSAF visits McConnell

    "[Like cigarettes]I should come with a warning, listening to Chief Bob Gaylor can be hazardous to any negative thought you might be having."With these words, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Robert Gaylor opened his address to more than 500 Airmen during an enlisted all-call March 24 at

  • AMC Outstanding Airmen of the Year celebrated April 8

    Air Mobility Command's Outstanding Airmen and First Sergeant of the Year banquet April 8 will recognize 12 finalists who represent the best of the best in AMC.During the banquet one Airman from each of three categories - Airman, NCO and Senior NCO - will be chosen to represent AMC during the Air

  • Enlisted Heritage Hall re-opens

    After being closed more than three months for renovations, the Enlisted Heritage Hall reopened in a ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, March 22. The 400 square foot facility, located in the same hallway as the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Airman Leadership School

  • Bod Pod soon available to McConnell members

    The Health and Wellness Center recently received a new machine that will aid Team McConnell members by accurately measuring their body composition.The Bod Pod, a computerized, egg-shaped chamber measures a person's body fat and lean muscle mass in less than four minutes and has already been