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  • Cadets learn leadership lesson at McConnell

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets and ROTC cadets visited from June 3 through June 17 as part of Operation Air Force, a summer program initiative."These cadets are making choices right now that may affect their lives forever," said Maj. Timothy Morris, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron operations

  • Team McConnell recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month and McConnell's Mental Health Airmen have spent the month spreading the word about the benefits of maintaining good mental health.Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in May for more than 65 years and its purpose is to spread awareness about ways to

  • McConnell, community participate in patient movement training

    Members of the 22nd Medical Group, the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center and representatives from local hospitals participated in a National Medical Disaster System training exercise, May 13, here.The training provided an opportunity for the participants to prepare for an event where

  • McConnell presents #theSUMof15

    A CEO, an entrepreneur, a business owner and a company president are among 15 guest speakers scheduled to speak here about success, beginning May 27 to September 2 as part of #theSUMof15 professional development series."[#theSumof15] is about creating better people," said Senior Master Sgt. David

  • Team McConnell extends deadline for summer hire applicants

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing has extended the deadline to hire high school and college students through the summer hire program now through May 29."We are looking to hire students for clerical positions here on McConnell," said Nettie Webb, 22nd Force Support Squadron civilian personnel

  • Honor your hero blood drive

    The dictionary definition of a hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements or noble qualities. Heroes can come in all shapes and sizes. While some wear uniforms, many do not. Heroes can be well known or just held in high regard by individuals.Team McConnell

  • New alert facility renovation begins

    The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron recently began the complete renovation of Bldg. 1219, which will be the new McConnell alert facility.Bldg. 1219 previously housed the 22nd Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering flight and is being converted from an office building to the living

  • 22nd MDG to start Medical Home teams

    In an effort to enhance the overall health of Airmen and their dependents, the 22nd Medical Group will change the way patients are enrolled beginning June 1.Each squadron on base will be assigned to a Medical Home team and patients will be assigned to a team based on what squadron their sponsor is

  • McConnell simulator moves to Altus AFB

    One of four KC-135 Stratotanker simulators currently located here is in the process of being removed.Once disassembled, the pilot flight trainer will be loaded up and transported to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. The relocation will create more room to bring in KC-46A Pegasus simulators at a later