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  • 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

  • AMC commander: 'Air Mobility Airmen continue to answer the call'

    When the President announced 30,000 more U.S. troops were needed in Afghanistan, it was no surprise that mobility Airmen would play a major role in helping make this a reality. In fact, many of you at home and abroad have already worked overtime to ensure the first wave of troops reached Afghanistan

  • National Prayer Breakfast continues military tradition

    Continuing a national tradition established in 1953, more than 160 members of McConnell observed the National Prayer breakfast at the Robert J. Dole Center Ballroom, March 9. Inspired by the "prayer breakfasts" established by members of the Senate, U.S. House prayer groups and then-president Dwight

  • Maintainers make historic engine removal

    After 26 years of service, the first KC-135R Stratotanker F108-100 engine delivered to the Air Force in the United States made its last flight at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 1.When KC1-35R tanker engines were originally purchased from CFM International, it marked the first time history the

  • McConnell UCI results announced

    After a tedious nine day inspection from Air Mobility Command inspectors, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing was rated an overall "Satisfactory" for the unit compliance inspection, conducted Feb. 22 to March 2. At the UCI out-brief held at the Robert J. Dole center ballroom here March 2, the 22nd ARW