News

  • 22nd CONS troop named AMC Airman of the Year

    The AMC annual awards recognize individuals and teams whose exceptional achievements and leadership qualities distinguished them from their peers. It wasn’t by luck that she achieved this prestigious award.

  • Putting the Miles in Milestones

    The Williams family pose for a photo before riding through the parade to celebrate the graduation of Jazzy Williams, Andover Central High School graduate, May 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Team McConnell hosted a drive-through parade on base to honor high school and college seniors

  • Working from Beyond the Flames

    Airman David Davis, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his oxygen tank during a bunker drill May 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell's firefighters perform bunker drills twice a week to practice their ability to equip their gear within two minutes for a real-life

  • The Will to Persevere

    Maj. Tim Brunson, 22nd Medical Group education and training flight commander, served at McConnell as a nurse a year ago when he realized that some mental trauma he normalized as everyday thoughts were anything but normal.

  • McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

    A 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew from McConnell Air Force Base was the first KC-46 Pegasus crew to conduct operational test flights using night vision goggles.

  • 344th ARS: Fueling the development of RVS 2.0

    Last month, Boeing and the Air Force — including members of McConnell’s 344th Air Refueling Squadron — reached a major milestone through collaboration and agreement to bring a new Remote Vision System to the KC-46A Pegasus, the RVS 2.0.

  • Team McConnell flyover to salute community and frontline COVID-19 responders

    Team McConnell is scheduled to perform a series of community flyovers for Operation America Strong on May 6, 2020, beginning at 10 a.m.A flight of two KC-135 Stratotankers and a KC-46 Pegasus from McConnell, followed closely by Wichita’s own B-29 Superfortress “Doc,” will fly over local communities

  • Maintaining Mental Health

    As Team McConnell adapts to ‘the new norm,’ it is crucial that Airmen and their families maintain their mental health while practicing safe social distancing. If you or someone you know is seeking professional support please contact, Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647 or the National Suicide