• Kansas civic leaders 'pass tanker gas'

    Twenty-one Kansas civic leaders flew in two KC-135 Stratotankers getting a firsthand look at McConnell's mission Oct. 13, 2011.The 21 civic leaders participated in an orientation flight which annually to newly appointed Honorary Commanders. McConnell's Honorary Commander program is designed to

  • Colonel Rupp assumes leadership of 22nd ARW

    Surrounded by Team McConnell, family members and community members, Col. Jamie Crowhurst relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Ricky Rupp, in a change of command ceremony June 21, 2011. Presiding over the ceremony was Lt. Gen. Robert Allardice, 18th Air Force commander.With two

  • Commander discusses Air Force identity

    Team McConnell (Airpower),Last week some of you had the chance to speak with Mr. Simon Sinek about the identity of the Air Force. The responses were very consistent from the most junior to the most senior ranks. Our Air Force works smarter, not harder and adapts to all environments. We listen to the

  • Commander congratulates AMC award winners

    Team McConnell (Airpower),The holiday season is now in full swing and it is a great time to celebrate...even if it is a lot colder outside. We also have several teammates to congratulate for being Air Mobility Command's 2010 award winners:Solomon Starks, Jr., Equal Opportunity Director of the Year

  • Commander Congratulates Airmen for winning 2010 MUA

    Team McConnell (Airpower),It's been a big week for us. We found out the 22nd Air Refueling Wing earned the 2010 Meritorious Unit Award and as of today we have 3 new Chief Master Sgt. Selects. Congratulations to Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, Senior Master Sgt. Pamela Rathers, and Senior Master

  • Commander speaks about Phoenix Rally

    Team McConnell (Airpower),Last week Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards and I attended the Air Mobility Command Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During Rally, we shared the results of our recent KC-135 Stratotanker Point of Use Parts Enterprise improvement event with leadership across Air

  • Base Improvements

    Base Improvements:What types of infrastructure changes are planned with end of year money? · The chapel is getting new floors and furniture· Electrical problems will be fixed· Heating and air conditioning repairs and upgrades· The aerospace ground equipment shop is getting $650,000· Pools are

  • Commander thanks Airmen for participation in WWII reception

    Team McConnell (Airpower),Last night, several of you turned out to the Wichita Mid Continent Airport to recognize World War II veterans who returned from Washington D.C. This group of veterans flew to the capital on the Wichita Honor Flight, a local initiative to bring WWII veterans out to visit the