• Four-legged Airman retires

    Team McConnell and members of the local community recognized a four-legged 22nd Security Forces Squadron member for his years of outstanding performance at home and abroad."Today, we celebrate the retirement of military working dog, Bengus, who dedicated 63 dog years of honorable service to the

  • Backbone of Air Force fleet takes off during Red Flag 16-2

    Airmen from four different KC-135 Stratotanker locations officially kicked off Red Flag 16-2 exercise as part of the tanker task force, Feb. 29, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.During the exercise, the tanker task force training objective is a total force integration effort among active, guard and

  • 22nd MDOS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Airman 1st Class Justine Froude, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron family health medical technician, received the spotlight

  • 22nd MXS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Senior Airman Mark Hudson, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, received the spotlight performer

  • Green Belt program certifies McConnell Airmen

    Thirty two members of Team McConnell graduated a Green Belt beginners course Feb. 25.The Green Belt course, a Continuous Process Improvement program, teaches Air Force members problem solving techniques that help increase overall productivity and efficiency of the base. This is the first time the

  • 22nd MXS Munitions Flight will close for inventory

    The 22nd Maintenance Squadron Munitions Flight will be closed for a semi-annual 100-percent stockpile munitions inventory from Feb. 29 - March 4.The inventory is completed to validate every non-accountable asset the munitions flight has in stockpile."This inventory allows us to go check everything,

  • 18th AF commander visits McConnell Airmen

    Lt. Gen. Samuel Cox, 18th Air Force commander, met the men and women carrying the mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing during a visit to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 16-18.This is Cox's first visit to McConnell since taking the reins of 18th AF in October."This is my first base visit [as

  • McConnell embraces Military Saves Week

    In recognition of Military Saves Week, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is hosting free educational classes to help military members assess and improve their personal financial situations, Feb. 22-26.The annual campaign is an opportunity for military installations to encourage service members