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  • McConnell Airmen welcome youngest pilot

    Typically, when a pilot arrives at their first duty station they’re in their early twenties with a college degree, but the 344th Air Refueling Squadron made an exception for their newest pilot. Tyson Gray, a 10 year old who battles mild cerebral palsy, became the latest honorary member of the 344th

  • McConnell, Pease Airmen prepare for KC-46 arrival

    Members of the 157th Air Refueling Group and 64th Air Refueling Squadron toured McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Oct. 17 - 20.Airmen from Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, got an overview of how Team McConnell is preparing for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus. The visit gave members of

  • Bataan Death March survivor visits McConnell

    A 99-year-old, World War II veteran who survived the Bataan Death March visited McConnell Oct. 20.Retired Army Sgt. Eddie Graham shared his experiences with an audience of McConnell Airmen, and after met with maintenance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen."It was a great experience, hearing his

  • 22nd SFS, volunteers keep trick or treaters safe

    Halloween can be an exciting time of year for families, especially children, but it’s important to remember to stay safe while out trick or treating.This year, trick or treating in base housing will be held Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Off-duty personnel from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron will team up

  • Every Airman is a Cyber Warrior

    October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The month focuses on keeping resources and information safe from all online threats. “We must position cyber at the forefront of our thinking, planning, and operations,” said Lt. Gen. William Bender, Air force chief information officer. “Cyber

  • Hydraulics Airmen taking care of business

    Airman 1st Class Sherman Purnell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics specialist, removes a spoiler bypass valve Oct. 13, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Spoiler bypass valves allow the operation of a KC-135 Stratotanker’s speed brakes to increase drag and safely decrease speed. (U.S. Air

  • MWD retires from McConnell after 62 dog years

    A furry member of Team McConnell recently retired from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron after dedicating most of her life to being a military working dog. Djule was a patrol and explosives detection dog, and along with her time stateside, spent six months deployed to Kuwait in 2013 in support of

  • Register to vote in time for upcoming elections

    Every American has the right to vote, to include members of the Armed Forces. The deadlines for registering to vote and requesting absentee ballots for the presidential election are quickly approaching. Anyone who wants to vote should research their state’s requirements and complete the necessary

  • Tankers: Jack of all trades

    The KC-135 Stratotanker supports a wide-range of missions across the globe. Aside from supporting the war on terror in deployed locations, the KC-135 also supports missions here in the United States. One of these missions includes helping keep illegal drugs from entering the country.According to the

  • 22nd LRS civilian celebrates 40 years at McConnell

    Most of the time, Airmen pass through duty stations quickly, only staying at each one for a few years or so. For a lot of civilians who work with the Air Force, that’s often not the case.Bob Sommerhauser, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fire truck mechanic, recently received a pin to recognize his