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  • Stay safe during tornado

    Tornadoes can be dangerous weather forces and carry the possibility of taking lives and destroying personal property. Knowing the signs of a tornado and the procedures to follow during a watch or warning, could improve individual's chances to survive a tornado. A tornado watch means tornadoes are

  • New mobility vice commander promotes continued excellence

    Air Mobility Command recently welcomed its new vice commander and quickly saw him promoted to lieutenant general in a ceremony here. "This is an amazing command full of incredible Airmen who make a difference every day," said Lt. Gen. Vern "Rusty" Findley II. "I'm honored and humbled to have this

  • Air Force prepared for largest virtual promotion release

    Air Force Personnel Center officials here will post selection lists for technical and master sergeant promotions on the Air Force Portal and AFPC public and military Web sites June 26 at 8 a.m. CDT. This will be the third major enlisted promotion release using the new Web-based process, and by far

  • Grilling out safety

    Americans enjoy barbecuing, but it could be dangerous, even deadly, if you are not careful. Here are some helpful tips from Staff Sgt. William Holmes, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, to keep your grilling experience a safe one: Before operating a grill, read the owners manual. The owners manual has

  • McConnell member makes journey; becomes true 'American Airman'

    A line of more than 1,000 people wraps around the Kansas City, Mo., Municipal Auditorium. Sounds of people speaking at least 100 different languages fill the air. This was the scene June 9 when 1,080 foreigners, representing 142 countries, gathered outside the auditorium waiting to become U.S.

  • Stay safe on the water this season

    Summer is upon us once again. That means swimming, tubing and other water activities are in full bloom. Before enjoying such activities one should consider these water safety tips. "Using a buddy system while swimming is a good safety practice," says Mark Erpelding, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, ground

  • Stay safe while using fireworks

    With the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, some Team McConnell members may be tempted to use fireworks off base. Fireworks can provide hours of entertainment; however, people need to be safe when handling, igniting and storing fireworks. Here are some fireworks safety tips provide by Staff Sgt.