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  • 2016 CFC begins at McConnell

    The Combined Federal Campaign began Sept. 26 and will run until Nov. 7.The CFC is an organization that allows federal employees to choose between more than 2,000 non-profit organizations to donate to. It is one of only two organizations authorized to solicit federal employees in the workplace. “The

  • Fire Prevention week helps families stay informed

    Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely yes.NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not sure.A recent survey

  • Airman laid to rest after being shot down in 1965

    Fifty one years; 18,615 days; 446,760 hours-that is how long his family went without answers, without closure. No longer is he missing in action; now, he is home.Fifty one years to the day that his F-105D Thunderchief was shot down over North Vietnam, the remains of Maj. Dean Klenda were laid to

  • Future KC-46 home prepares for winter with arrival of de-icing tanks

    With the upcoming potential for freezing temperatures, the base welcomed the arrival of two de-icing tanks capable of supporting the KC-46 Pegausus, Sept. 12.The 68-foot-long tanks were hauled from Los Angeles and will be put in the ground below the flightline to store de-icing fluid as well as the

  • Former CC returns to celebrate KC-135s, Airmen

    Underneath the shadow of the first KC-135 Stratotanker to fly, and with the massive hangers for the future home of the KC-46 Pegasus on the horizon, retired Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz spoke to 250 Airmen, veterans and community members about the 60-year legacy of the Stratotanker, Aug 31. “We were

  • KC-135 celebrates 60 years

    On Aug. 31, 1956, “Heartbreak Hotel,” was on the radio and the KC-135 Stratotanker was heard for the first time during its maiden flight. More than 250 people gathered 60 years later to celebrate the KC-135 as it reached its diamond anniversary, Aug. 31, at the McConnell Air Park. The event included

  • 55-3118: The birth of a 60-year legacy

    Peering over the gates of the largest stratotanker wing in the Air Force, it stands guard. As the first of its kind, aircraft 55-3118, the static display, was the first KC-135 off the production line and the first to fly.“55-3118 was a reliable, hard-working jet that served the United States Air

  • Tanker Tracker: KC-135 year-in-review

    Since August 2015, KC-135 Stratotanker, tail number 58-0011, has taken part in missions out  of McConnell and deployed locations across the globe. It has completed two deployments, locking down 126 sorties and off-loading 2.08M pounds of fuel to 137 receiving aircraft.  The missions this specific

  • 22nd MXS Munitions Flight will close for inventory

    The 22nd Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight will be conducting the 100% Semi-Annual Stockpile Munitions Inventory Sept. 12-16. The cut-off time for processing all CAS transactions will be at 6:59 a.m. on Sept 12, and the Monthly 100% Inventory will be generated in CAS immediately following at 7

  • Event Update: McConnell celebrates 60 years of the KC-135 Stratotanker

    McConnell will hold a ceremony honoring the 60 years since the KC-135 Stratotanker first took to the skies. The ceremony will take place by the KC-135 static display at 9:30 a.m., Aug. 31 and is open to all those with base access. Those wishing to attend can park by the outdoor base pool parking