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  • Always ready

    It is an honor to command the 22nd Security Forces Squadron and be a member of Team McConnell. I took command in July and already I am amazed with how well we have integrated a Total Force team of active duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian "Defenders," all working diligently to defend the force and

  • Supervisor 101: A starting point for new NCOs

    I recently attended an Airman Leadership School graduation supporting 24 Airmen in the completion of their first course of professional military education. Their chests were out, their chins were high and they were all walking taller than they had six weeks ago. I had two outstanding Airmen sitting

  • MDG acting commander explains mission

    Over the last two months, I've had the honor and privilege to serve as the 22nd Medical Group acting commander...Col. Russell Boester is now on-board and I'll have returned to squadron command duties while you're reading this. Many things will return to "ops normal" as the dynamics associated with

  • Sensitive Information: A Patient’s Guide to Sensitive Teeth

    Last week was the official start of summer, and for many folks frozen treats hit the spot on hot, sunny days. For those people with sensitive teeth, however, a taste of ice cream may make one wince with discomfort.Sensitive teeth are a common condition characterized by sharp, sudden pain in one or

  • 2010 SNCO Induction Ceremony: 'Remember Your Roots, We're All Airmen'

    As a seasoned NCO, I was always fully aware that all Airmen are charged to lead at all levels in their career; however that expectation seemed most prevalent when I made the transition from the NCO to SNCO tier. As a new SNCO, I can tell you that it's both exciting and scary at the same time. The

  • The secret to 'doing more with less'

    In 1998 the Air Force began a draw down from a Cold War high of 600,000 Airmen to 350,000 Airmen in 2010. At the beginning of this down-sizing a phrase was coined: "Doing more with less." It was first presented as the solution to success and quickly became a message of necessity as unit manning was

  • McConnell commander shares views on priorities

    In a January article, I laid out our wing's top three priorities: Ready Mobility, Ready Airmen and their families, Ready Base. These three priorities enable us to provide superior warfighter support and help us all understand why we do what we do. On the Fourth of July, our Chief of Staff, Gen.

  • Breakout the fireworks

    As the red and white striped circus tents occupy every open space available next to gas stations and convenience stores throughout the Kansas landscape, it's important for McConnell Airmen to remember fireworks safety.Despite local laws and consumer warnings, it's a thriving seasonal business. Some

  • 22nd MDSS: Supporting the vision

    In keeping with the wing vision, the 22nd Medical Support Squadron is instrumental in keeping the 22nd Medical Group ready to maintain the human weapon system. Our vision is to ensure maximum peacetime and wartime readiness by providing ancillary, logistical, administrative, resource and system

  • 22 FSS: Excellence starts here

    Can you smell what the FSS is cooking!? It's not only the delicious beef and peppers Airman 1st Class Michael Mozingo, 22nd Force Support Squadron foodservice apprentice, prepares at the Dining Facility or Deb's famous turkey melt. It's a delicious smorgasbord of programs, helping agencies,