Commander recognizes senior airmen and staff sergeant

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  • By Col. Jaime Crowhurst
  • 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --  Last night ALS class 10-E graduated and it was an outstanding ceremony. Col Archie Frye, 931 ARG/CC, was the guest speaker and he shared the story of a motivational staff sergeant who changed his life when he was young airmen. Senior Airman Dustin Bordelon, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, won the Levitow award but said it was truly a team award that all 23 of his classmates helped him earn. He also thanked his wife Vanessa for her support and challenged his classmates to step out of their comfort zones to help make their duty sections better. The entire evening inspired me and made me proud to serve with such a great team.

During my commander's calls on Wednesday I shared a video of one of our inspiring teammates who was featured on a Channel 10 news clip last weekend. Staff Sgt. Eric Farley is in our EOD flight and if you missed commander's call here's some links to hear his story: KAKE interview or Sergeant Farley article . He will also be recognized as a Hometown Hero before the Wichita Wingnuts game Saturday night.

At the commander's calls, several of you asked questions and we'll post answers on our Public Website www.mcconnell.af.mil and our Facebook page sometime later today. Also, at the end of today as you get ready for another safe weekend, please come out to Boss and Buddy and enjoy the club's first ever Grill your own Steak Night (details below as well as a look ahead to next week).

Thanks for your service,

Col C

· 11-30 July - Operation Air Force
· 12 July - Member Appreciation Lunch (Deb's Café, 11am-1pm)
· 13 July- Education Fair
· 15 July- Wing Fun Run

Boss n' Buddy & Grill Your Own Steak: Friday, July 9 from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Storm Cellar, celebrate the end of another successful week with your co-workers at Boss n' Buddy. This Friday, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Storm Cellar Sports Bar patio, you can grill your own steak. Meal includes an 8oz. steak, loaded baked potato and salad. Cost is $9.95 for members, $11.95 for non-members, additional steaks only $4.95! Designated drivers drink FREE soda all night. There will also be a live band from 5:30-7pm. Please call 759-4330 for more information.

Operation Air Force 2010: Sunday, July 11 through July 30, some of you will have the opportunity to host Air Force Academy cadets who are spending time with us. Please give them a warm welcome and show them all the great things you do to provide superior warfighter support.

Member Appreciation Lunch: Monday, July 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Deb's Café, Club members can enjoy pasta bar, salad and bread sticks for only $2.95!

Education Fair: Tuesday, Jul y13 from 10 a.m. to  2 p.m. in the Dole Center Ballroom, visit with representatives from more than 60 colleges/universities, information booths and a few prizes. Call 759-4240 for more information.

Wing Fun Run: Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 a.m .(in place by 7:15 a.m.), start and finish at the base track. A 5K run path will follow the KRA trail. Military, family and civilians are welcome to participate in appropriate PT gear (AF or civilian). POCs: Master Sgt. Roger Egley and Ms. Tina Seemayer, 22nd CES.