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April 1, 2020
Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

Master Sgt. Guy Mill II, 22nd OSS senior non-commissioned officer in charge of training and standardization, communicates with an incoming KC-135 Stratotanker March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircrews and air traffic controllers are in constant communication within an estimated
March 31, 2020
Alexa, What's the weather today?

Staff Sgt. Jordan Field, 22nd Operation Support Squadron weather forecaster, answers the phone March 26, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Field continually monitors weather severity and wind speeds to ensure everything from aircraft flights to outdoor physical fitness tests are permitted.
March 30, 2020
Press Release: McConnell Announces first positive COVID-19 case

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – An Active-duty Airman assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a positive coronavirus test.
March 26, 2020
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
March 24, 2020
Press Release: McConnell Announces a Public Health Emergency, upgrade to HPCON Charlie

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – McConnell has declared a public health emergency to mirror Sedgwick County and the state of Kansas’ response to COVID-19.“The safety of our Airmen, families, employees, and the community is our top priority,” said Col. Richard Tanner, 22d Air Refueling Wing
March 19, 2020
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
Feb. 25, 2020
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
Feb. 24, 2020
Department of the Air Force to consider military family support measures in future basing decisions

The addition of these criteria aims to ensure locations under consideration have sufficient support for the unique needs of military families who relocate frequently.
Feb. 13, 2020
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
Feb. 7, 2020
MILO - Where the threats are high or low

Tim Dixon, 22nd Security Forces Squadron security forces training senior instructor, tests the zeroing accuracy before using the multiple interactive learning objective training simulator Feb. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Security forces members are required to train on the MILO