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  • JAG Corps announces law school programs

    The Air Force is now accepting applications for the Funded Legal Education Program and Excess Leave Program are being accepted from Jan. 1 through March 1, 2010. Interested officers are encouraged to compete. "Our Air Force missions are constantly changing, and commanders deserve to have access to

  • 22nd MDG lab retains national accreditation

    July 7 to 8, the 22nd Medical Group's Clinical Laboratory received an unannounced biennial accreditation inspection from the College of American Pathologists. The CAP is an internationally recognized laboratory accreditation program, which uses teams of laboratory professionals to conduct

  • McConnell congratulates its newest staff sergeants

    Congratulations to the following Team McConnell senior airmen who were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. 22nd Aerospace Medical Squadron Shaun Bozick 22nd Air Refueling Wing Raul Choj, Jose Mejia, Kristin Pratt, Laura Suttles and Crystal Wilson 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron James

  • August Court Martial

    Everyone should be aware of the disciplinary measures taken at McConnell AFB in order to better mentor troops in the standards expected of Air Force members and to ensure individuals better understand the consequences of "crossing the line." In addition to a wide range of administrative actions and

  • 349th Air Refueling Squadron presents scholarships

    Lt. Col. Michael R. Seiler, 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander, presented scholarships to seven students during a ceremony here on Aug. 14. The seven youngsters participate in the Kansas Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. "It matches boys and girls with a mentor. The children really benefit from

  • AMC commander receives Order of the Sword

    Arriving at the Scott Club in a horse-drawn carriage while a bagpipe melody filled the air, Air Mobility Command Commander Gen. Arthur J. Lichte and his wife Chris were about to become a part of military history. The carriage ride, which arrived under security forces escort, was just the start of a

  • 18th Air Force welcomes new commander

    Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice formally assumed command of the 18th Air Force from Maj. Gen. Winfield W. Scott III in a change-of-command ceremony today at the Scott Club. "Thank you for the opportunity," said General Allardice. I feel like today we stand on the shoulders of giants, fellow airmen who

  • Flight of the KC-10: Crew members talk about driving AMC's largest tanker

    They were on the flightline here Aug. 4 going through their pre-flight checklists and movements like they always do. As a group of four, this aircrew for the KC-10 Extender knows what they have to do to get Air Mobility Command's largest tanker in the air. Combined, their flying hours -- which