• Team McConnell affected by civilian reduction in force

    In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.Following a major command needs assessment in early August, more than 1,000 civilian

  • SEAC visits McConnell

    The Department of Defense's top enlisted member and the senior enlisted Soldier in the Kansas National Guard visited here July 30 - 31 to speak with military members about important issues and learn about Team McConnell.U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the

  • Community marks 50 years since tragic crash

    Representatives from McConnell AFB, the city of Wichita, Kansas and the state government held a memorial service on Jan. 16 to mark 50 years since a KC-135A Stratotanker crashed shortly after takeoff.The plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near Piatt Street and 21st Street in northern

  • Total force win

    The 22nd and 931st Operations Support Squadrons were recently awarded the Air Force Association 2013 Verne Orr award in Washington, D.C.The award, which is named in honor of Verne Orr, the 14th Secretary of the Air Force, is meant to recognize the mission oriented unit that most efficiently used

  • 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

  • Motorcycle safety 'Critical'

    In addition to an increase in temperatures, Airmen will also notice an increase in the number of motorcyclists sharing the road at McConnell.This seasonal trend is one topic that is analyzed as part of the Critical Days of Summer Program by the safety offices here. "With more than 46 riders at

  • Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW

    Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony here May 31, 2013.Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony, which has been a military tradition since the beginning of the Air Force. The

  • McConnell selected as KC-46A MOB I

    Air Force officials announced today Altus Air Force Base, Okla., as the preferred alternative for the KC-46A formal training unit (FTU).McConnell AFB, Kan., was selected as the preferred alternative for the first active duty led KC-46A main operating base (MOB 1) and Fairchild AFB, Wash., and Grand

  • McConnell Reserve unit braces for furlough

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, the 22 days originally envisioned has been reduced to 11 days. In a