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  • 384th ARS Airman wins McConnell Icon

    Members of Team McConnell showcased their singing abilities during this year's McConnell Icon competition Aug. 24, 2013, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center.The top three contestants won cash prizes, up to 500 dollars and the first place winner will progress to the next round at the Air Mobility

  • 22nd AMXS wins softball championship

    The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron softball team brought home the 2013 base intramural softball championship here on Aug. 21.Playing against the 22nd Maintenance Squadron team, the AMXS won after seven innings with a final score of 10-4.The 22nd MXS won the semi-finals game against the 22nd

  • Maintenance chief receives Bronze Star

    Lt. Col. Francis S. "Gabby" Gabreski once said "The wingman is absolutely indispensable. I look after the wingman. The wingman looks after me . . . We work together. We fight together. The wingman knows what his responsibilities are, and knows what mine are. Wars are not won by individuals. They're

  • AF announces PT test enhancements to start Oct. 1

    Air Force senior leadership announced enhancements to the Air Force's Physical Fitness Assessment program, to be implemented Oct. 1. In a letter to Airmen Aug. 20, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III explained the results of the comprehensive review, highlighting the strength of the

  • Deployed refuelers achieve max effectiveness

    Providing over watch for ground forces to get much needed rest, airborne forces to include B-1B Lancers are their eyes in the sky. Enabling these to complete their missions by providing necessary air-refueling capabilities are the Airmen of the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron deployed to

  • Protecting the skies

    The 386th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron air traffic control liaisons work with host nation controllers to support the flying mission. Their job is to ensure the safe and expeditious flow of air traffic operations within their area of control. At any given time, they are responsible for

  • 37 recognized for promotion to E-7

    Thirty seven technical and master sergeants from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing marked a milestone in their careers as they were recognized for being promoted to or selected for promotion to the rank of master sergeant during the Annual Senior Non-commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 9.The

  • 18th Air Force commander's intents letter

    Airmen of the finest Numbered Air Force: thank you! In an environment of great uncertainty and challenge, you continue to embody excellence through your bold, innovative leadership. In the minds of our senior leaders and mission partners, you are essential to the success of our Nation and I am very

  • Hagel announces reduction in civilian furlough days

    Hundreds of thousands of Defense Department civilian employees who have had to take a weekly unpaid day off from work since July 8 are getting some relief, as the total number of furlough days has been reduced from 11 to six, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced today.Here is the complete text of

  • Devildog 101: Airman completes Corporals Course

    Joint professional military education is quickly becoming a more common event at many military installations across the Department of Defense.One Airman here at McConnell Air Force Base decided to follow the joint-route by taking the U.S. Marine Corps Corporals Course as part of her preparation for