• Doctor offers resiliency training to Team McConnell

    All Team McConnell members are encouraged to attend a briefing by Dr. Craig Bryan, a renowned Clinical Psychologist in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, Tuesday, July 23.Bryan will speak to participants about improving career satisfaction and resilience, as well as how to reduce suicide risk.There

  • McConnell Reserve unit honors, thanks local employer

    The Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group honored a local Wichita employer for exceptional support of the unit's wartime mission today.Col. Mark S. Larson, commander of the 931st Air Refueling Group, presented Beechcraft Corporation with a certificate and letter of appreciation for their

  • AMC Airmen learn resilience

    Air Mobility Command continues to support its Airmen's morale and well being through a resiliency training program.A one-day resiliency course is required for all AMC active duty Airmen and must be completed before the year's end. Resilience training was developed in collaboration with the

  • Updates for housing privatization at McConnell

    Military members and their families residing in McConnell Air Force Base housing will need to take several legal steps before base housing becomes privatized.Corvias Military Living, a property management company, is anticipated to take over responsibility as the base housing management group in

  • Civilian furlough to begin

    More than 500 Department of Defense civilian employees at McConnell Air Force Base will be subject to an 11-day furlough beginning July 8, 2013.The furlough will contribute to a DOD-wide plan help conserve approximately $5 billion."This is the first time in my career I have gone through this," said

  • Self defense: don't be a helpless victim

    Female McConnell Airmen and family members were given ways to protect themselves during a women's self defense class here June 27, 2013.Presenters from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick County Sheriff's office demonstrated defensive tactics and tips during the

  • MiCare arrives at 22nd MDG

    Patients of the 22nd Medical Group are now able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging is available to patients through what is known as the MiCare portal. The MiCare portal is

  • 384th ARS continues Pilot for a Day, enriches young lives

    Flight suits come issued in many sizes; however, at McConnell, they can come in the size of extra-extra small - for the youngest and tiniest new, up-and-coming pilots. Eleven-year-old Esmeralda Quinonez-Jauregui, who has waged a war with Leukemia and is now in successful remission, became the latest

  • Safety first, explosions second

    Fireworks, barbeques and alcohol consumption are, for many, part of a wholesome Fourth of July experience but they require careful adult supervision. These activities may be safe when done with the correct precautions, but can violently damage the lives of participants - often times beloved friends

  • Could you be the next AMC Icon?

    Air Mobility Command is searching for the next AMC Icon. The AMC Icon program is loosely based around the hit TV program, American Idol. All AMC installations will conduct base level talent shows during July and August. Local contestants compete for $1,000 in cash prizes. The top finishing Air Force