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  • Student taking the Basic Rider Course in 2006 learn fundamental maneuvering skills in a parking lot on base as part of the two-day class, which also includes some class room instruction. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety office is offering motorcycle safety courses from now through October at McConnell. The Basic Rider Course is scheduled May 3-4, June 7-8, Aug. 2-3, Sept. 6-7 and Oct. 4-5. For more information on the Basic Rider Course, call the safety office at 759-3216 or 759-3218. (Photo courtesy of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety Office)

    It's time to think motorcycle safety

  • 18th Air Force commander, command chief visit McConnell

    Maj. Gen. James A. Hawkins, 18th Air Force commander, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., along with his wife, Linda, and Chief Master Sgt. Brye McMillon, 18th Air Force command chief master sergeant, will visit here April 24 to 26. The 18th Air Force is responsible for tasking and executing all mobility missions. It consists of 12 Air Mobility Command
  • The Women’s History Month Crossword Puzzle Contest winners hold up $10 gift certificates to various restaurants and retail stores, April 16, when the Women’s History Month committee awarded the winners their prizes. From left to right, the winners are Airmen 1st Class Tamara Owens, 22nd Aeromedical-Dental Squadron; Tresa Friesen, 22nd Medical Support Squadron; Master Sgt. Rozetia Richardson, 22nd Mission Support Squadron; Tech. Sgt. Mark Morris, 22nd Communications Squadron and Airmen Henry Tayaotao, 22nd Operations Group. (Tech. Sgt. Deborah Carr)

    WHM committee announces crossword puzzle winners

  • Col. Donald J. Halpin, commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, presents the 22nd Tail Flash to Brig. Gen. Edward McIlhenny, April 15, during the general's retirement ceremony. General McIlhenny served as the Kansas Air National Guard assistant adjutant general for Air prior to retiring. (Photo by Senior Airman Ashley Fournier)

    Brig. Gen. Ed "Dusty" McIlhenny Retires

    Brig. Gen. Ed "Dusty" McIlhenny was honored in a farewell ceremony by the 184th Air Refueling Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, on April 15 at McConnell Air Force Base. On May 2003, Gen. McIlhenny left the unit to assume command of the Kansas Air National Guard as the assistant adjutant general for Air, prior to that he had been a "Flying Jayhawk"
  • AMC recently named the 384th Air Refueling Squadron as the 2006 Spaatz Trophy winner.

    384th wins Spaatz Trophy

    Each year, the Air Mobility Command selects and recognizes the most outstanding air refueling squadron within the command and presents that squadron with an AMC Spaatz Trophy. The award is named after Gen. Carl A. Spaatz, who was the first chief of staff of the Air Force. The 384th Air Refueling Squadron was recently named the 2006 Spaatz Trophy

  • Letter to Airmen: Air Force diversity makes force strong

    Last month, President George Bush and Congress honored the Tuskegee Airmen in Washington, D.C., with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest and most prestigious award Congress can bestow. They were recognized for their magnificent performance in World War II both in the air, with their exemplary flying skill, and on the ground by breaking down

  • McConnell congratulates NCO Academy graduates

    Congratulations to the following Team McConnell noncommissioned officers who graduated April 5 from Class 07-3 of the Forrest L. Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tech. Sgt. Darryl Dauphin and Tech. Sgt. Christian Paine 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Tech. Sgt. Justin Strobel 22nd Logistic Readiness
  • The Air Force Assistance Fund provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. This year's campaign began Feb. 12. As of April 10, McConnell AFAF representatives have collected $63,854 for the fund, and they’ve notified 97 percent of the base's active-duty members about the charity drive, which ends here April 13. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

    AFAF campaign winds down at McConnell

  • First Term Airman's Center students render proper customs and courtesies April 6 during a Retreat ceremony at the Dole Center flag pole. Airmen are outside and in uniform during Retreat should face the flag, or the sound of music, and stand at the position of parade rest. Then, upon the first note of the national anthem, Airmen should snap to attention and salute. Airmen remain in this position until the last note or music sounds. People driving around base when Retreat begins to play should bring their vehicles to a complete stop and sit quietly at attention until the last note of music plays. Airman in civilian clothes who are on base and outdoors during Retreat, should stand at attention and place their right hands over their hearts upon the first note of the national anthem. Airmen in civilian clothes and wearing hats should hold their hats in their right hands over their hearts during the national anthem. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

    Air Force tidbit: Correct procedures during Retreat

  • Team McConnell family members race into a field filled with hidden Easter eggs during the Easter egg hunt April 7 in base housing. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski 22nd ARW Public Affairs)

    Easter bunny visits McConnell housing

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