• Medal of Honor recipient speaks to Team McConnell

    The first living Medal of Honor recipient since the Vietnam War shared his story with Team McConnell members, April 21."Today, we have the great privilege of listening to [Army] Staff Sgt. Salvatore A. Giunta, the eighth Medal of Honor recipient from the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts," said U.S.

  • One IG, two AMC-level wins

    Recently, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing's Inspector General Office brought home two 2014 Air Mobility Command-level awards.The Maj. Gen. Junius W. Jones IG Award recognizes the outstanding commander's inspection program whose performance is proactive as well as above and beyond the completion of

  • 22nd ARW mighty medics ensure fit to fight team

    Two officers and one civilian team up here to provide 11,000 patients unparalleled medical treatment.McConnell Air Force Base Family Nurse Practitioners care for patients ranging from infants to geriatrics and these mighty medics have state of the art training and are extremely good at their

  • Military Children honored at McConnell

    In 1968 April was designated as the Month of the Military Child and today we continue to highlight the sacrifices made by the children of enlisted or commissioned service members.During the month, special events are organized to show appreciation to children, for their patience and flexibility as

  • Cooking with your BAS

    Give an Airman a pizza, and he eats for a day. Teach an Airman to cook, and he'll eat for a lifetime.The 22nd Force Support Squadron Airman and Family Readiness Center sponsored the first Teach an Airman to Cook class taught by Maribeth Havran, 22nd Medical Group health promotion dietitian, April

  • Air Force celebrates Earth Day

    In celebration of the 45th Annual Earth Day, the Air Force is re-emphasizing its long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship by encouraging its workforce to promote recycling at home and on the job.Earth Day, celebrated April 22, was founded by former Sen. Gaylord Nelson, who said "the

  • EOD Airmen help keep community safe

    Two Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to an emergency call four hours away from base in Garden City, Kansas, on the night of April 5.A family found two old grenades while going through the footlocker of a relative who used to be in the

  • Not just another Tuesday: Air Force Reserve marks 67 years

    On April 14, 1948, a joint directive signed by Gen. Omar Bradly, the Army Chief of Staff, and Gen. Carl Spaatz, the Air Force Chief of Staff, transferred the Army Air Corps Reserve to the Air Force, officially becoming the Air Force Reserve.After more than 67 years in existence, the Air Force

  • Total force effort five 'clicks' at a time

    The KC-135 Stratotanker has four F108 engines, and during the April Unit Training Assembly the Number 3 engine on the right inboard side of the aircraft was removed. While this process is routinely done overseas, it was a rare treat for the Airmen of the 931st Maintenance Squadron, 931st Aircraft