McConnell hosts blood drive Published July 28, 2009 By Senior Airman Laura Suttles 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tech. Sgt. Brian Jennings, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, donates blood to the American Red Cross in the base gym, July 24. Team McConnell and the American Red Cross have been in partnership since 1991 with McConnell hosting a blood driven five times a year. Team McConnell exceeded its goal by 14 units of blood with more than 125 individuals donating blood. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)