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May 2, 2025
Weapons Systems Council plots path forward for KC-46 Pegasus, aircrew

A few extra KC-46s populated the parking ramp at McConnell AFB April 28-30, as the latest KC-46 Weapons Systems Council got underway.
May 2, 2025
22 ARW First Quarter Quarterly Award winners

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing recognized the wing’s first quarter award winners during an awards ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom on May 1, 2025.
April 24, 2025
22nd Air Refueling Wing Family Festival of Fun

Team McConnell members attend the Family Festival of Fun at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 12, 2025. The festival is an annual event hosted by the 22nd FSS in honor of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
April 23, 2025
22nd Civil Engineer Squadrons Battle of the Bulls: 2025

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in the Battle of the Bulls competition April 17, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Participants were broken into four-man teams and competed in events such as navigation, tactical combat casualty care, tent building, and more.
April 22, 2025
Wichita named best city in the U.S. for Veterans' health care

Wichita has been recognized as the top city in the nation for Veterans’ health care, according to Trajector Medical’s 2025 rankings.
April 21, 2025
350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron awarded Meritorious Unit Award

Fueling the defense against the largest combined drone and missile attack in history earned the 350th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron the Meritorious Unit Award.Members of the 350th EARS were recognized for their accomplishments during the April 13-19, 2024, Iranian attack on Israel during a
April 14, 2025
AFE maintains night vision goggles

22nd Operations Support Squadron, Aircrew Flight Equipment maintains night vision goggles at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 9, 2025.
April 10, 2025
Two weeks left in McConnell's Air Force Assistance Fund campaign

McConnell’s campaign has raised more than $14,000 over five weeks, surpassing McConnell’s 2024 total contributions by about $2,600, but it needs help pushing through the remaining 37% of its goal during its final two weeks.
April 9, 2025
McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening day

The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard presented the colors, and the 349th Air Refueling Squadron performed a flyover in celebration of the Wichita Wind Surge opening day, April 9, 2025. Over 5,800 people were in attendance of the game.
April 7, 2025
Kansas Aviation Museum honors Robin Spurrier with new exhibit

The Kansas Aviation Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Robin Spurrier, the first McConnell Air Force Base Golden Eagle and a longtime Wichita business leader and aviation enthusiast, during an April 1st ceremony attended by family, friends, and members of the local