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  • Congratulations McConnell members selected for promotion

    Team McConnell would like to congratulate its following senior master sergeants who were recently selected for promotion to chief master sergeant. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Phil Campbell 22nd Maintenance Operation Squadron John Perez 22nd Operation Support Squadron Raymond Pelletier

  • Hyperbaric chamber to study traumatic-brain-injury treatment

    The San Antonio Military Medical Center Hyperbaric Center and the Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine received funding to study the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on mild to moderate traumatic brain injuries. The study hopes to find ways to treat wounded warriors with traumatic brain

  • New law allows salutes in civvies during anthem

    Veterans and active-duty military not in uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took effect in October. "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who have served in our nation's

  • Honoring our veterans – past, present and future

    Each Veteran's Day, Americans have the opportunity to reflect upon and honor the sacrifices of noble men and women who have served in defense of our great nation and its freedoms. We also take this time to express our deepest gratitude for those serving today. Through daily mission accomplishments,

  • McConnell congratulates its newest academy graduates

    Congratulations to Team McConnell technical sergeants who graduated from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Oct. 30, at Forest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, Colo. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jack Eisenhauer 22nd Medical Support Squadron Jennifer Vinson

  • Airman recognized in Wichita for community service

    Being "on-call" means, at a moment's notice, everything must be put aside for something greater; whether it's work, a meeting, providing special care, or an emergency. For Staff Sgt. Philip Simon, 22nd Operations Group, being on-call as a victim advocate for McConnell and volunteering in the Wichita