• Teaching self-defense on McConnell

    Kaycee Belka, 344th Air Refueling Squadron key spouse, grabs Capt. Jacob Belka, 344th ARS pilot, during a self-defense class Nov. 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Force Support Squadron plans on continuing classes once a month to help Team McConnell boost self-confidence and

  • McConnell receives three more KC-46s

    McConnell’s 17th KC-46 Pegasus parks upon delivery Nov. 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell will have a fleet of 36 KC-46s to lead the future of aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Garcia)

  • The Fly-In

    McConnell hosted an Air Education and Training Command Fly-In that allowed students in Undergraduate Pilot Training to further their understanding of the KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus missions in Air Mobility Command Nov.15, 2019, on the flightline.

  • Changing for Airmen of the Future

    Airman Leadership School has been around for decades and is designed to provide Airmen with the tools and knowledge to effectively lead, supervise and motivate their subordinates.

  • Auto Shop winterizes Team McConnell vehicles

    With the holidays approaching and temperatures dropping, Airmen are dreaming of home, surrounding themselves with family and friends, and of course their favorite meals – with only a flight or road trip separating them.

  • Generations of Service

    The Air Force is all about family, but one family will find that McConnell Air Force Base brought them closer than they ever thought possible.

  • 2019 3rd Quarter Award Winner

    The 22nd Combat Arms section, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, receives an award Nov. 8, 2019, At McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Combat Arms section was one of five teams to go up for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s Team of the 3rd Quarter Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi

  • Becoming Chaplain Castillo

    Everyone joins the military for different reasons, whether a new experience or an opportunity to go to college. One young man made the decision to join the U.S. Air Force, but it was more than he ever expected it to be.

  • Serving Beyond the Service

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.-- Like everything else in life, separation from the military takes preparation. It is common for service members to put off retirement or find themselves in a position where they must retire sooner than expected. Being able to ease the mind of service members that come