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  • KC-46A Pegasus hangar construction underway

    The construction of three new hangars is underway, preparing for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, here.The hangars will have the capability of storing of six KC-46As for the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 931st Air Refueling Group to perform routine maintenance."We laid a new

  • MSG exercises unified response

    A parked suspicious vehicle with a possible improvised explosive device kicked-off a simulated scenario during an operational readiness exercise, Feb. 25, here.Multiple mission support group teams responded to the possible threat which was spotted in front of the 22nd Operations Group building."I am

  • Just grow it

    Sunday marks the start of the long-awaited Mustache March.All willing and able lips are encouraged to grow a mustache, as long as it meets Air Force regulations, and anyone with an objection will have to shave it for later."I think Mustache March is a great opportunity for our Airmen to show some

  • AFSO21 saves the Air Force time and money

    An Air Force Smart Operations of the 21st Century event was held Jan. 22, in order to save Airmen and the Air Force time and manpower, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.Before the change, it wasn't uncommon for Airmen to spend up to three days receiving required briefings and medical checkups before

  • Team McConnell members save money

    As part of the Department of Defense's Financial Readiness Campaign, Military Saves Week is scheduled for Feb. 23 - 28.The overall goal of the week is to help motivate Team McConnell Airmen and families to save money and become more financially savvy."We're encouraging people to come in and write

  • Team McConnell loads cargo for Red Flag

    A Total Force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved gusting winds and sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker here,

  • Career Day at K-State

    Eighteen company grade officers from McConnell Air Force Base participated in Kansas State University's Air Force ROTC career day 19 Feb., at K-State,  in Manhattan, Kansas.  The McConnell CGOs represented 12 different air force specialty codes and spoke with more than 60 first through fourth year

  • Winter on the flightline

    Winter in the Midwest can be inconvenient for most people because of the cold, illnesses and scraping snow and ice but for McConnell crew chiefs, it's just another day.Crew chiefs remove snow and ice off the KC-135R Stratotanker, perform hydraulic and engine maintenance and taxi the aircraft to the

  • New wing commander takes the reins

    Col. Albert Miller took command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing from Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony here, Feb. 12.Lt. Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony, which has been an Air Force tradition since the branch's establishment. The

  • 22nd ARW selects 2014 annual awards winners

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing held its annual awards banquet, Feb. 6, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom here.The event recognized McConnell's outstanding 2014 performers, both civilian and military."While all our nominees and winners tonight are recognized for their commitment to