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  • Halloween safety tips

    Young McConnell ghouls and gals that intend to trick-or-treat in the surrounding neighborhoods can collect their goodies safely and still have a fun holiday. Parents can help them enjoy their holiday by following these Halloween safety tips provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriffs Office: · Plan

  • Family Advocacy recognizes Domestic Violence

    The Family Advocacy Program is promoting recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Family violence unfortunately impacts far too many families. According to the National Violence Against Women survey, one in four women will be assaulted at some point in their lifetime. Likewise, the same

  • Great way to retire: Retired McConnell chief wins scholarship

    It is a bitter sweet end to a McConnell member's military retirement as he journeys into civilian life. For retired Chief Master Sgt. Joe Thompson, former Civil Engineer Squadron chief, the award of a $6,000 Air Force Club member scholarship will help him finish one of his many long term career

  • Why is air superiority critical today?

    The following commentary essay was selected 1st place in the 2007 Air Force wide Services Agency Club Scholarship contest. The 1st place scholarship amount is $6,000 and was awarded to Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Tompson.  For the eleventh consecutive year, the Air Force club membership has been

  • AFPC streamlines retirement, separation actions

    As the result of processes developed under the Air Force Smart Operations for the 21 century initiative, retired or separated Airmen seeking corrections to their Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty -- commonly referred to as a Defense Department Form 214 -- will get a response in

  • McConnell Travels world with fair

    Where in Kansas can East meet West within a five step distance? No travel luggage was required at the McConnell International Fair Sept 29. It was hosted by the Airmen and Family Readiness Center and School Age program. The Youth center recreation room was overflowing with the sounds of pacifying

  • McConnell kicks off charity campaign

    The McConnell goal sign has been dusted off and put in its position at the front of the base's main gate entrance. The red thermometer is set to zero as the base's Combined Federal Campaign kicked-off Sept. 26 and will run through Nov 7. McConnell CFC officials hope to once again reach a new goal, a

  • CJRs available for all reenlisting Airmen

    Air Force officials announced fiscal 2008 will start without any restrictions on first-term Career Job Reservations for enlisted specialties. Most years Airmen compete for a limited number of jobs within their Air Force specialty codes, but this year, Air Force officials expect to meet enlisted

  • McConnell's legal office releases July through September Article 15s

    An airman first class received a reduction to the grade of Airman and 14 days restriction to the base. The member failed to report for duty on time and failed to attend chemical warfare training. An airman received 14 days restriction to the base and 14 days extra duty. The member failed to report