• Air Force Assistance Fund campaign running strong

    This year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign began Feb. 12 and will run through May 4. The AFAF provides Airmen the opportunity to contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations. Now, in its 34th year, 100 percent of designated AFAF contributions

  • "Chief's Scope" launched on Web

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley launched a new Web feature March 14 to tell Airmen what is of special interest to him. Known as "The Chief's Scope," it is designed to briefly highlight current topics General Moseley feels are important to America's Airmen. "The issues on my scope

  • McConnell celebrates its newest promotees

    Congratulations to Team McConnell's newest lieutenant colonel selects: Maj. Roman Hund, 22nd Communications Squadron. Maj. Richard Quarberg, 350th Air Refueling Squadron.Maj. Robert Triplett, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Congratulations to Team McConnell's newest senior master sergeant

  • New commander takes charge of 931st ARG

    In a way, the 931st Air Refueling Group became 30 years March 4 during the March Unit Training Assembly. That's when Col. Tim Cahoon assumed command of the group, bringing with him three decades of Air Force experience. He was last assigned to Air Combat Command Headquarters at Langley Air Force

  • Tornado season is here

    On March 13, Team McConnell will undergo a natural disaster response exercise. The exercise will test the base's ability to react in the event of a tornado. It will not only be for servicemembers and Department of Defense civilians, but also for retirees and family members on McConnell. During the

  • SECAF emphasizes Air Force goals with card

    When Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne spoke at his town hall meeting at the Pentagon earlier this year, he discussed some of the issues facing the Air Force today, as well as its strengths and his goals for 2007. One of the ways he's accomplishing those goals is through a mission, or