Commander praises McConnell Airmen for NORE

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  • By Col. Jamie Crowhurst
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  Team McConnell (Airpower!!!),

Last Friday we had a great showing at our "Ultimate Frisbee," "Grill Your Own Steak Night;" and some of our own were able to show off their musical talent at Air Mobility CommandIcon. Congratulations to our winners: 1st Place - Staff Sgt. Brenda Johnson (22nd Force Support Squadron), 2nd Place - Airman 1st Class Nyrika Davis (22nd Logisitics Readiness Squadron), 3rd Place - Staff Sgt. Sidney Okagu (22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post). Please wish Staff Sgt. Johnson luck as she goes on to represent us at the AMC level competition in October.

Thank you for your efforts this week in our Nuclear Operational Readiness Exercise. Some of you were probably surprised by our recall on Sunday morning, but that is exactly what we could experience if we had to do this for real. This week was another "first" for our wing as we took the fight to a forward operating location. In the course of just a few days, you proved how our wing was able to mobilize personnel and equipment, generate aircraft, establish a forward alert presence and redeploy. I was proud of how you executed as a team and showcased our wing's support of the nuclear mission.

This morning 132 McConnell members were notified of their selection to staff sergeant. If you didn't have the chance to congratulate our promotees at the party this afternoon, please do so when you see them. The worldwide results are available on the Air Force Personnel Center homepage. Also, congrats to Capt. Christopher MacDonald for winning the General Robert "Dutch" Huyser Award in the pilot category. This award is part of the 2010 Airlift/Tanker Association (A/TA) awards program. Captain MacDonald was assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, and is currently serving as the Maintenance Group Executive Officer.
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It's been a longer than normal week for many of you so I hope you will have the opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries weekend.

Thanks for all that you do.

Col C

Wing Fun Run: A Wing Fun Run is scheduled today at 7:15 a.m. at the base track and maximum participation is encouraged, military, civilians and families. Uniform of the day is appropriate Air Force or civilian physical training attire. The three-mile fun run begins with one lap around the base track, then proceed on a loop around the Krueger Recreation Area and end with another lap around the base track. Water will be provided. Earphones are authorized while running on the base track and KRA, however, there is a small part where we will exit the KRA and will be on a base road, so please remove earphones during this section for safety purposes.

There will be course monitors scattered through the KRA to direct personnel and make sure no one goes off course. Additionally, there are a few sidewalk areas undergoing construction in the KRA, please do not run through the construction, safely go around.

Family Night: A Family Night is scheduled today at 5 to 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom. From 5 to 7 p.m., enjoy a dinner buffet and games. Starting at 6 p.m., participate in "Cook it Up," the Community Center's first annual cooking competition for those who think they are talented enough to compete in various culinary challenges. This year's challenge will be a "Five Ingredients only Challenge," where contestants come and prepare a dish using only five ingredients that are provided for them by the Community Center.

Meals will be prepared on site and within a determined amount of time. Then at 7 p.m., play ten games of bingo for the chance to win fabulous prizes. Entry fee is just $5 per person (children ages 3 and under are free). For more information, call 759-6023.

Mother Daughter Night: A "Pamper Yourself at Mother/Daughter Night" will be held Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Center Ballroom. Sample the best there is for Moms, daughters and young Airmen. You'll all experience products that you'll love. Cost is just $5 per person. We've got something for everyone. Kick back, relax, win prizes, enjoy delicious food, laugh and enjoy. This is a fun-filled time for all. Please RSVP to the Community Center at 759-6023.

Adult Comedy Show: An Adult Comedy Show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Aug. 27 at the Robert J. Dole Center Ballroom. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Comedians include Bobby Gardena, Elliott Threat, John Pinney and Honest John.

Cost is $10 for club members and $15 for non-members. There will be a small dinner buffet from 6 to 7 p.m. and a disc jockey after the show. For more information call 759-4330.

ALS Graduation: The Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Airman Leadership School cordially invites you to the graduation ceremony for class 10-F at 6 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Robert J. Dole Center Ballroom.  Please RSVP no later than Aug. 25.

For more information, call Staff Sgt. Braulio Coriano at 759-4257.