• Free 'Rock Through the Ages' concert

    The Kansas Army National Guard, 35th Infantry Division Band will perform a free concert, "Rock Through the Ages," here June 25.The concert is scheduled to begin at noon at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.The family oriented show will progress through musical hits with a multitude of

  • 22nd MOS inactivates

    Maj. Dale Willilquette, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, marked the inactivation of his squadron by relinquishing command and furling the unit guidon June 19, 2013.The squadron was inactivated in response to an Air Force-wide decision to realign field-grade officer manning in the

  • Total Force in full force

    The U.S. Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve all have different missions when providing air power and support across the globe. When added together, they become a trifecta called the Total Force Integration and provide enhanced combat capability and increased force-wide efficiency by

  • 350 ARS helps raise the roof, provides a home

    While some may argue that having a house doesn't essentially mean having a home, active duty Airmen are provided roofs over their heads through their military Basic Allowance for Housing, satisfying the basic necessity.A group of McConnell Airmen from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron recently "paid

  • Motorcycle safety 'Critical'

    In addition to an increase in temperatures, Airmen will also notice an increase in the number of motorcyclists sharing the road at McConnell.This seasonal trend is one topic that is analyzed as part of the Critical Days of Summer Program by the safety offices here. "With more than 46 riders at

  • Recognition for ‘holding down the fort’

    While it is not uncommon for Airmen to receive recognition for their hard work during deployments, the Airmen and Family Readiness Center here has a developed a way to recognize the family members of deployed Airmen. The Little Heroes program at McConnell AFB was established in 2007 and is designed

  • Commissary plans for furlough

    Beginning July 8 through September 30, the base commissary will be closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The McConnell AFB commissary is among the 148 stores which regularly closed on Monday and will be forced to close the following business day. Other than the furlough day, there are no other changes

  • Col. Jackson takes command of 22nd ARW

    Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony here May 31, 2013.Lt. Gen. Darren McDew, 18th Air Force commander, presided over the ceremony, which has been a military tradition since the beginning of the Air Force. The

  • Fitness center makeover

    The base fitness center will undergo a "total-body makeover" with scheduled renovations beginning June 1. Planned changes include expansion and renovation to all locker rooms, gymnasium lighting upgrades, indoor running track renovation, entrance enhancements and a front desk facelift. The entire