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  • McConnell Airman responds to shooting downtown

    An Airman from McConnell AFB, and Wichita native, was among the first to respond to a gunshot victim in downtown Wichita, Kan., Sept. 22, 2013. Staff Sgt. Marcus Tucker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Contracting Squadron contract administrator, and his wife, Ashley, celebrated their high school ten-year

  • The last McConnell

    As Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan, begins the process of closing down, the deployment taskings from home stations will start to slow and, in cases, stop. One of the latest to complete their home station's final deployment at the Transit Center was the KC-135 Stratotanker flight crew deployed

  • McConnell flag football team reclaims trophy

    The Team McConnell Tornados defeated Fort Riley, 32-26 in overtime during the fifth annual McConnell vs. Fort Riley flag football game here Nov. 2, 2013.The Tornados' coach said he owes their success to their ability to execute."It's not about size and speed, it's not about talent," said Shawn

  • Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

    Electrical environmental craftsmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron conduct routine checks on the cabin pressurization in a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cabin pressurization is necessary at high altitudes to protect aircrew from a number of problems such as

  • Team McConnell nabs two AMC nominees for award

    Two members of Team McConnell, Lynn Emond and Capt. Andrea Berger, have been nominated by Air Mobility Command for the 2013 Gen. Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award.The award, named in honor of Brig. Gen. Wilma Vaught, recognizes service members and civilians who have exhibited innovation,

  • McConnell observes National Fire Prevention Week

    Oct. 6 through 12 is National Fire Prevention Week, and the McConnell Fire Department is highlighting it throughout the month with different events. This year's theme is "Prevent Kitchen Fires," because more fires start in the kitchen than in any other part of the home, according to the National

  • 22nd FSS aids furloughed workers

    The 22nd Force Support Squadron continued its mission while most civilian workers were furloughed, enduring a reduction in staff and a higher demand to help Airmen and their familiesThe partially-manned squadron offered additional support for approximately 500 furloughed civilians over four days.