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  • Psychologist shares tips for resiliency

    Team McConnell personnel had the opportunity to attend resiliency training at the base theater July 23, here.Dr. Craig Bryan, a clinical psychologist in cognitive behavioral psychology, held three presentations to discuss the topic of career satisfaction and resiliency.Bryan, a former Air Force

  • Not your typical prototype: Block 45 upgrades take off

    Pilots from the 22nd Operations Group flew the first training mission with Block 45 upgrades in one of the wing's KC-135 Stratotankers July 22, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Block 45 addresses critical obsolete aircraft equipment and safety of flight issues including a new auto pilot, a new radio

  • Kansas, Oklahoma 'DEPers' visit McConnell AFB

    The decision to join the military may not be easy. Deciding which branch to join may be even more difficult.The recruiters in the 349th Recruiting Squadron D-flight, based out of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., try their best to make one option soar above the others.The flight, consisting of seven

  • Doctor offers resiliency training to Team McConnell

    All Team McConnell members are encouraged to attend a briefing by Dr. Craig Bryan, a renowned Clinical Psychologist in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, Tuesday, July 23.Bryan will speak to participants about improving career satisfaction and resilience, as well as how to reduce suicide risk.There

  • McConnell Reserve unit honors, thanks local employer

    The Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group honored a local Wichita employer for exceptional support of the unit's wartime mission today.Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, presented Beechcraft Corporation with a certificate and letter of appreciation for their

  • AMC Airmen learn resilience

    Air Mobility Command continues to support its Airmen's morale and well being through a resiliency training program.A one-day resiliency course is required for all AMC active duty Airmen and must be completed before the year's end. Resilience training was developed in collaboration with the

  • Updates for housing privatization at McConnell

    Military members and their families residing in McConnell Air Force Base housing will need to take several legal steps before base housing becomes privatized.Corvias Military Living, a property management company, is anticipated to take over responsibility as the base housing management group in

  • Civilian furlough to begin

    More than 500 Department of Defense civilian employees at McConnell Air Force Base will be subject to an 11-day furlough beginning July 8, 2013.The furlough will contribute to a DOD-wide plan help conserve approximately $5 billion."This is the first time in my career I have gone through this," said