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  • McConnell Airmen mentor Kansas State University cadets

    Twenty-four Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, took part in four enlisted-perspective panels to mentor over 70 Kansas State University Air Force ROTC cadets, Nov. 20, in Manhattan, Kansas.The McConnell mentors were broken up into four groups: junior enlisted, non-commissioned officers,

  • Airmen learn how to be S.A.F.E.

    When a good time leads to bad choices, often times there is more than one victim.The Stay Alive From Education (S.A.F.E.) organization hosted nearly 600 McConnell Air Force Base Airmen Nov. 19,  at the base theater. The campaign is designed to educate adults on the dangers of high-risk behaviors

  • Dutch air traffic controllers visit AF base

    Dutch air traffic controllers visited McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 13-14, to observe take-offs, landings, and air refueling missions to improve service to U.S. aircrews.The visit helped the controllers gain a better understanding of air refueling missions. This will allow them to provide

  • Search for success

    Moving from high school to a work environment with little experience or without a basic skillset can be a difficult transition to make. This transition can be even more intimidating for students with disabilities.Project Search is a program at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, that teaches job,

  • Honor Guard provides flag for elementary school gym

    The McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard donated a flag to Jackson Elementary School during a Veterans Day presentation, Nov. 3, in Wichita, Kansas.The faculty had been unable to procure a flag to display in the gymnasium, but Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, 22nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard NCO

  • McConnell Airman saves two children from burning vehicle

    As his eyes scanned the scattered debris on I-35, Senior Airman Caleb Holman had a sinking feeling in his chest.  A feeling that was confirmed when his glance made its way to the overturned vehicle on the side of the road.Holman, then a member of the 931st Security Forces Squadron, was on his way

  • McConnell Airmen fulfill veterans request

    Members of Team McConnell fulfilled one veteran's final request by providing him a uniform for his funeral, Oct. 28, in Pratt, Kansas.Retired Col. Jack Grier passed away at age 92, he was survived by his son, Donald Grier who set in motion the plan to fulfill his request."We have some wonderful

  • McConnell crews recover downed F-16

    Crews from McConnell Air Base, Kansas, helped recover an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Oct. 29, near Moline, Kansas.The aircraft, which belonged to the Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Fighter Squadron, crashed Monday, Oct. 20, and Airmen from McConnell provided support from the first response to final

  • 350th ARS wins AMC-level award

    The 350th Air Refueling Squadron here won the Air Mobility Command's Fuel Efficiency Award, Oct. 31.AMC's Fuel Efficiency Award is given to units that take steps to reduce their waste and reduce their environmental footprint better than any other unit.The Red Falcons took initiatives to plan ahead

  • McConnell Airman nominated for Robbie Risner Award

    After surpassing both the wing and Air Mobility Command levels, McConnell's Maj. Derrick Baker, 22nd Operations Support Squadron wing tactics officer, is now in the running to receive the Air Force 2013 Robbie Risner Award.The award is named after Brig. General Robinson "Robbie" Risner, a highly