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  • McConnell leader earns prestigious award

    A McConnell Airman recently won the 2014 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award.Lt. Col. Stephen Matthews, 22nd Operations Group deputy commander, received the prestigious award for demonstrating excellence in leadership during his time as the 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander.The award

  • McConnell Chapel hosts couples retreat

    Imagine embracing your significant other, peering out to a grassland of countless hills topped with a variety of full trees as far as the eye can see. The sun meets the tree-covered horizon, sharing its vibrant colors with the sky; capturing a moment like this doesn't require traveling to a far-away

  • 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