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July 19, 2024
Chisholm Trail Inn Dining Facility Takes Home John L. Hennessy Award

The Chisholm Trail Inn Dining Facility ‘DFAC’ was awarded the 68th annual Air Force John L. Hennessy Award, beating 70 other facilities globally on May 17, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois.
July 16, 2024
McConnell hosts AMC SAPR conference

The first major command-focused training for Sexual Assault Prevention Response Victim advocates took place at McConnell from July 9-11, 2024, with representatives from bases across Air Mobility Command.
July 2, 2024
22 ARW Builds Airbridge in Support of Project Magellan

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing exhibited their ability to explode into theater by coordinating with three military bases around the world to preposition several of the wing's tankers in support of Project Magellan, the world's first nonstop, KC-46A Pegasus westbound circumnavigation flight from June
July 1, 2024
22 ARW completes first 45-hour nonstop KC-46 flight around the world

A 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus executed the world’s first nonstop, KC-46A Pegasus westbound circumnavigation endurance flight, called Project Magellan, June 29-July 1 starting and finishing here.This flight was the latest Maximum Endurance Operation (MEO) for the KC-46A Pegasus, Air
June 27, 2024
USAFA Cadets visit McConnell

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing hosted nine cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy as part of Operation Air Force program, June 4-19, 2024.
June 21, 2024
McConnell and Wichita firefighters bring the heat during joint training

Airman 1st Class Angie Saravia, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, pulls a hose during a live fire training exercise June 18, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This was a bipartisan training exercise between firemen from McConnell and the Eisenhower Airport Fire and Police Department
June 14, 2024
Five & Thrive: McConnell, Derby Schools form Partnership Council

McConnell and Derby Public Schools recently developed a Military-Connected Educational Partnership Council.
June 11, 2024
The end of an era; the 350th EARS flies last scheduled KC-135 deployment

In a world with an ever-changing battlefield, one need stays the same. Rapid global mobility is the key to every weapon in the U.S. Air Force’s arsenal. From refueling the fighters that maintain peace and stability throughout the globe to delivering humanitarian aid where it’s needed most- air
June 6, 2024
New Drone Capabilities Evaluated by McConnell’s Innovation Lab

Drone manufacturer Skydio and Boeing collaborated with McConnell's innovation lab to introduce a new drone program to wing leadership and future operators May 29, 2024.
June 4, 2024
McConnell Airmen recognized by Clark Elementary

Clark Elementary School recognized McConnell Air Force Base with an appreciation award May 10 at the school in Wichita, Kansas. Airmen from McConnell volunteered to mentor and tutor the students for over eight years.