Children tour McConnell through Starbase program
Kansas Starbase summer program students Eric Flett, 10, and Alex Blonigen, 12, use the Explosive Ordinance Disposal's HD1 robot to pick up a simulated bomb during their visit to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight Aug 8. The Kansas Starbase goal is to improve students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades interest in the areas of math, science and technology as well as instilling a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. The Air Force National Guard runs the Wichita area Kansas Starbase program with several different classes held throughout the school year and summer. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)