• A New Path

    Dave Workman, contractor, cuts into a support board March 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s West Gate is currently undergoing construction in an effort to extend a 1.8 mile pathway connecting both air park displays. The West Gate will be closed to outbound traffic for the

  • Protecting our People

    Airman Jaylin Borsh-Thomas, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, scans a common access card March 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As part of Team McConnell’s efforts to ensure the safety and health of its members, new guidelines have been implemented base-wide to promote

  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing 2019 Annual Award Winners

    The 2019 annual award winners pose for a photo after the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ceremony was held to commemorate the men and women of the 22nd ARW for their accomplishments in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • Crew chiefs in the snow

    Airman Brandon Duncan, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, observes an hourly post-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircraft’s wires, lubrication and fluids are investigated every 60 days for discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force

  • MILO - Where the threats are high or low

    Tim Dixon, 22nd Security Forces Squadron security forces training senior instructor, assembles a trainer 9 mm pistol for use in the multiple interactive learning objective training simulator Feb. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MILO is a multiple scenario simulator that allows

  • Less Stress PT Test

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — If you’ve ever found yourself stressed about your upcoming physical fitness assessment, you’re not alone. The Air Force is taking steps to give Airmen opportunities to take up to three mock tests before their official test without concern of the results — and

  • Into the dark

    A KC-135 Stratotankers sit on the flightline awaiting alert crews during an exercise Jan. 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The exercise allowed the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to test our reaction capabilities and ensures mission success in case of a real world event. (U.S. Air Force photo