• Air Force restarts tuition assistance

    The Air Force has officially restarted military tuition assistance, effective immediately. The service restarted the program as a result of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, where Congress called for the MTA program to continue in the current fiscal year. As a

  • Reserve tanker crews help Galaxy pilots progress

    Reservists from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron here are contributing to the future of Air Force mobility.Since November, the 18th ARS, the 931st Air Refueling Group's only flying squadron, has provided aerial refueling support for student pilots during seven of the last 10 of business efforts for

  • Job fair: 2013

    Approximately 73 businesses set up booths to display information, accept resumes and applications, as well as answer questions about the jobs they offered during the annual job fair.The fair, hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, was held April 3, 2013 in the Robert J. Dole Community

  • A time for renewal, a time for change

    18th Air Force Letter to AirmenTo the Airmen of our great global mobility enterprise: thank you! In a time of uncertainty for our military and Nation, you have inspired your leaders, your fellow Airmen, and the American people with your unfailing commitment to the mission, your innovative solutions

  • Academy falls to Shockers

    The Air Force Academy men's baseball team lost to the Wichita State University Shockers in a close 3-2 game March 26, 2013.Despite a late 2-1 lead in the seventh inning, a WSU home run from designated hitter Johnny Coy tied the game and swung the momentum in the Shockers' favor.With two people on

  • 'Mighty Eagles' welcome local boy

    "This day is for you," said Lt. Col. Martin Daack, 22nd Operations Support Squadron commander, as he placed a McConnell Air Force Base baseball cap on Micah Wemmer's head. Micah, 12, visited McConnell AFB to be an honorary "Mighty Eagle" as part of the "Pilot for a Day" program, March 25, 2013.

  • McConnell AFB leadership backs civilian workforce amidst sequestration

    More than 500 McConnell Air Force Base civilians attended a commander's call here March 13, to learn more about civilian furloughs that are scheduled to begin April 26. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, held the all-call to share the latest information regarding sequestration and

  • 22nd MDG forum educates patients

    The 22nd Medical Group hosted the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Health Care Advisory Forum at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom March 7.The quarterly forum is held to inform interested parties about any changes at the base clinic. It is also an avenue for the group commander to directly

  • Transition assistance

    In an effort to help military members make the move to the civilian work force, major changes to the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program have been implemented.Regardless of total years served in the Air Force, active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are now required to complete the