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

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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

Retired SNCO wins Base Exchange sweepstakes

Catherine Lawrence, a retired master sergeant, was recognized as winner of Military Star "Holiday Bill on Us" sweepstakes, Feb. 17, 2016, here.The Army and Air Force Exchange Service selected three winners between the millions of entries automatically submitted by shopping at Base Exchange stores

344th ARS 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 Giani Dossman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, received the spotlight performer for the week of

McConnell initiates steps to improve medical waivers

Members of various medical group agencies and unit deployment managers came together to build a better system for Airmen deploying with medical waiver during a Continuous Process Improvement meeting, Feb 9, held here.During the meeting, problems and gaps within the system were identified so members

McConnell Dental clinic extends helping hand for Iraqi partner

The dental clinic here extended a helping hand to a foreign national during an emergency dental procedure carried out mid-January at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.Hasanain Abdulameer, an Iraqi national, is attending an aircraft training class under a Department of Defense-sponsored program and