McConnell leadership visits Derby North Middle School

Derby North Middle School will open the doors to students Aug. 13, 2015, in Derby, Kan. Leaders from McConnell Air Force Base were invited to tour the facilities after the recent construction. During the tour, the base leaders were able to converse with and ask school officials about the school as well as what it will provide for service member’s children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell leadership visits Derby North Middle School

Jeff Smith, Derby North Middle School principal, shows an Air Force display to Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Aug. 7, 2015, at the school in Derby, Kan. McConnell leadership visited the school to see how the community assists service members’ children. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell leadership visits Derby North Middle School

Leaders from McConnell and Derby North Middle School pose for a photo in a classroom, Aug. 7, 2015, at the school in Derby, Kan. DNMS invited McConnell’s leaders to a walking tour of the new facility to show how they assist with the development of children of the local community and of service members alike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell leadership visits Derby North Middle School

Jeff Smith, Derby North Middle School principal, presents a challenge coin to Col. Matthew Benivegna, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, Aug. 7, 2015, at the school in Derby, Kan. Smith wanted to show his appreciation for Team McConnell by using the military tradition of coining each of the service members on the tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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A falcon representing Derby North Middle School’s mascot, is outlined on a wall in Derby, Kan. The falcon was chosen because it is the U.S. Air Force Academy mascot, and it highlights the connection that Derby has with McConnell Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)

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McConnell leadership visits Derby North Middle School

Published Aug. 7, 2015