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  • Rolling up sleeves for American Red Cross

    McConnell's quarterly blood drive will be held Friday, July 27, 2012, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Robert J. Dole Community Center. "This drive is especially critical for our base members to donate," said 1st Lt. Waunika Cofresi, 22nd Operations Support Squadron deputy chief of wing

  • A&FRC gives out school supplies

    Volunteers put together 400 bags of school supplies, for kindergarten to college students, July 19, 2012, for a giveaway to McConnell Airmen E-5 and below at Building 338.The school supply giveaway is held annually by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and will take place July 23 through July

  • MDG forum engages patients

    The 22nd Medical Group hosted its second quarter forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom July 19, 2012, as part of an effort to raise awareness of medical group operations on base.The event was open to all TRICARE beneficiaries, whether active duty, retired or civilian. It was an

  • 'Delicious' summer reading program continues

    The Department of Defense's Morale, Welfare and Recreation division kicked off their third annual summer reading program June 4, 2012. This program lasts seven weeks, ending July 28, 2012. Libraries across the nation, including McConnell's, host a range of free activities, with the theme of "Reading

  • Airman' s Attic relocating

    The Airman' s Attic, a place where service members E-5 and below can pick up house hold items, clothes free of charge, will be moved.It will be changing its location to Building 338.The Attic is also in conjunction with the loan closet which will be moving to Building 338 too. The current building,

  • Dole Center get 'energy' boost

    After two weeks of assembly, the new kiosk at the Robert J. Dole Community Center is now serving coffee and smoothies as well as muffins and bagels beginning 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday"The 22nd Force Support Squadron is changing the way we deliver services and programs to our

  • McConnell's Thrift Shop relocates

    To be in compliance with the Air Mobility Command's efficiency plan, McConnell's Thrift Shop has relocated. It is located at the corner of Kansas Street and Topeka Street. "Anyone who can get on base can shop here," said Jan Downing, thrift store day manager. The majority of items are donated. The

  • 'The heat is on' at McConnell

    Summer has finally arrived and so has the time for Airmen and their families to remember to stay cool and hydrated to avoid heat-related injuries.According to Air Force Pamphlet 48-152, staying hydrated is one of the most important ways to combat heat stress. A lack of water in the body makes one

  • Summer pet safety: How to save their 'hide'

    As it gets further into the summer, pet owners should ensure their pets are in top-shape and receive everything needed to be in the best health possible to enjoy more summers together.Whether staying on base or going camping for vacation, it is a good idea to get flea and tick deterrence for

  • Family camp: pull through and relax

    With the cutting of a ribbon and marshalling of the first recreational vehicle into slot number one, McConnell's new Family Camp was officially opened June 28, 2012. In conjunction with the Outdoor Recreation Department, the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron began construction on the new family camp in