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  • Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to civilian personnel during a civilian all-call March 13, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Rupp answered questions regarding the upcoming furlough and its potential effects on civilians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)

    McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration

    More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn more about civilian furloughs that are scheduled to begin April 26. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held the all-call to share the latest information regarding sequestration and civilian furloughs. "This will have a devastating

  • CMSAF issues letter to Airmen

    Fellow Airmen,As you know, our Nation and our Air Force are working through some significant fiscal challenges. The combined effects of continuing resolution and sequestration are forcing some very tough decisions. Unfortunately we'll likely be forced to furlough nearly 180,000 civilian Airmen for 16 hours per pay period for the remainder of the

  • 18th Air Force Commander: bold, innovative Airmen: our key to success in a time of uncertainty

    18th Air Force Letter to AirmenTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! Your hard work and dedication continues to be the cornerstone of success in our critical, global mission. You continue to face and overcome enormous challenges in the service of our Nation and I expect no less of you during this time of budget
  • [Left to right] Shane Criqui and Christian Casey, U.S. Air Force ROTC cadets, recite the second article of the Code of Conduct to Cadet Anna Baughan during a “Career Day” leadership laboratory at Kansas State University Feb. 7, 2013, Manhattan, Kan. More than 20 company grade officers from McConnell AFB attended the event and provided mentorship to cadets. They discussed topics ranging from McConnell’s mission, duty assignments and day-to-day life in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt. Jessica Brown)

    CGOs 'school' ROTC cadets

    McConnell's Company Grade Officer Council visited U.S. Air Force ROTC Detachment 270 for a cadet career day, Feb. 7, 2013. More than 20 McConnell AFB CGOs visited the detachment at Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kan., to mentor the cadets and discuss career fields within the Air Force. CGOs from career fields including civil engineering,
  • Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander, sits with members of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing chapel as they explain how The Den in building 350 helps keep dorm Airmen motivated Jan. 8, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Den is the number one airmen ministry center in AMC. Kubinec was visiting several locations on the base as one of four inspectors during the 2013 Installation Excellence Award inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)

    MSG showcases quality-of-life

    As part of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's endeavor to attain the 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award, a team of inspectors led by Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer, visited McConnell Airmen, Jan. 7-8, 2013.Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander, led the inspection of the 22nd Mission Support
  • Rex Bluml, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief asset manager, discusses energy sustainability efforts with Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U. S. Air Force Civil Engineer, Jan. 8. 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Byers, team lead for the 2013 Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award assessment team, visited several groups and squadrons as part of the two-day assessment of McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

    Byers tours McConnell's 'three rocks'

    On Jan. 6, the 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award assessment team landed in Wichita, Kan., and began their visit. The CINC IE Award is a Department of Defense annual award given to the best installation in each military service along with a $1 million prize for quality of life improvements to the winning installations.Over the
  • Senior Airman Cody Bryce, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, showcases McConnell’s wind generator to Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer, Jan. 8, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The generator supplies supplementary power to the base’s water analysis room. As team lead for the 2013 Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award assessment team, Byers visited several groups and squadrons as part of the two-day assessment of McConnell and how the base’s resources are used. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

    CINC IEA team visits McConnell AFB

    For two days, McConnell AFB highlighted its hard work and dedication to the mission from the past year to a four-man assessment team from across the Air Force.The base is competing for the coveted 2013 Commander in Chief's Installation Excellence Award and was visited by the assessment team Jan. 7 and 8, 2013. The CINC IEA recognizes outstanding
  • (Center) Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and spouse Charlotte, stand with the Air Mobility Command Installation Excellence Award trophy, Dec. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AMC Recently nominated the Rupps for the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley award. The annual award recognizes the wing commander and spouse team whose contributions to the nation, Air Force and local community best exemplify the highest ideals and positive leadership of a military couple in a key Air Force position. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)

    Rupps nominated for O’Malley Award

    Col. Ricky Rupp and his spouse, Charlotte, received the 2013 General Jerome F. O'Malley and Diane O'Malley Air Mobility Command nomination Jan. 3, 2013. Rupp has led the 22nd Air Refueling Wing since June 2011 commanding more than 2,800 active duty Airmen in one of three core tanker wings. Named in honor of O'Malley and his wife who were known for

  • Total Force effort leads to 2013 AMC Verne Orr Award win for Team McConnell

    A combined effort from the active duty 22nd Operations Support Squadron and the reserve 931st Operations Support Squadron has led to a major command level award for Team McConnell.McConnell AFB was selected as the Air Mobility Command  winner for the 2013 Verne Orr Award. The Verne Orr Award was established by the Air Force Association in honor of
  • Col. Kyle Kremer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, speaks to Team McConnell in preparation for the Commander-In-Chief's Installation Excellence Award selection committee visit Jan. 2, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Kremer spoke on the importance of staying motivated throughout the visit as well as the upcoming year. During their visit, inspectors will tour select squadrons and be briefed on how McConnell delivers total force mission ready Airmen and KC-135 Stratotankers anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)

    McConnell gets 'pumped' for CINC's IEA visit

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