• KC-46A Air Refueling Operator Station Demonstrator visiting McConnell

    Boeing will be bringing their KC-46A Pegasus Air Refueling Operator Station Demonstrator to base Sept. 28 and 29.The AROS on the KC-46A will replace the boom pod used in KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-10 Extenders, keeping the boom operator in the front of the aircraft near the rest of the air

  • Local exercise draws cross-country partners

    Twelve members of the Utah Air National Guard spent several days observing an operational readiness inspection here, Sept. 14 - 18, to share best practices and improve processes affecting the Air Force's global reach.The inspection analyzed McConnell's ability to support the combatant commanders

  • Fuel Spill on McConnell AFB

    Officials here confirmed that a fuel spill of approximately 855 gallons occurred in airplane parking at approximately 4:32 a.m. today. Initial reports indicated no injuries or health risk to the public or base population. Base fire department, aircraft maintenance and hazardous material personnel

  • McConnell to host 2015 Education/Information Fair

    The 2015 Education/Information Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 29, in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.The education fair offers Airmen, family members and Department of Defense civilians information opportunities and requirements necessary for academic planning and

  • 22nd AMXS Airman earns 2014 Specialized Mission Award

    A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airman received the 2014 Airlift/Tanker Association Specialized Mission Award."You have to know what to do in every type of situation and be very flexible," said Staff Sgt. Anthony Calderone flying crew chief, "Everyone out on the flightline gives their all every

  • Improved alert facility keeps McConnell ready

    After four months of renovations, McConnell's new alert facility officially opened after a ribbon cutting ceremony, Sept. 10."The new facility provides a place to house the alert crews," said Stephen Yavornitzki, 22nd Air Refueling Wing combat operations officer. "It gives them enough access to the

  • McConnell Pilot awarded Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy

    Capt. Jessica Rybicki, 384th Air Refueling Squadron executive officer and pilot, received the 2015 National Aeronautic Association Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy at the Air Mobility Command level.The award was established in 1948 in honor of Orville and Wilbur Wright, the pioneers of flight.The

  • POW shares story of faith and redemption with Airmen

    Retired Capt. and former POW Guy Gruters visited McConnell, telling Airmen about teamwork, resiliency and his story of captivity Sept. 9.The local Air Force Sergeants Association invited Gruters to base as part of McConnell's POW/MIA Week.Gruters was an F-100 Super Sabre pilot for more than 20

  • PUBLIC NOTICE OF COLIFORM BACTERIA IN DRINKING WATER

    The 22 ARW routinely monitors for the presence of total coliform bacteria in our drinking water eight times a month.  The water system was sampled nineteen times in August for coliform bacteria.  Three routine samples and one repeat sample showed a presence of total coliform due to low disinfectant