• CMSAF issues letter to Airmen

    Fellow Airmen,As you know, our Nation and our Air Force are working through some significant fiscal challenges. The combined effects of continuing resolution and sequestration are forcing some very tough decisions. Unfortunately we'll likely be forced to furlough nearly 180,000 civilian Airmen for

  • Prayer breakfast unites Airmen, community

    "It says something about us as a people for 61 years now that this great prayerful tradition has endured," said President Barack Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., Feb 7, 2013.Approximately 1,200 miles away, more than 300 Team McConnell members gathered in the Robert J. Dole

  • Airmen learn to weather storms

    More than 94 tornados struck Kansas in 2012. In order to continue the preparedness of the base, a Severe Weather class was held March 6. While some of McConnell's Airmen are natives of "Tornado Alley," many come from a variety of states facing other weather disasters. The Severe Weather class

  • 'Dads 101' settles fears of fatherhood

    The thought of becoming a father can leave a man feeling excited and apprehensive. New dads might be thrilled about the idea that they are taking part in the creation and development of a new person who shares in their genetic makeup, but they might be nervous about the actual baby-rearing

  • Change ... for a dollar

    When a tornado rips through an Airman's home or they need to purchase an emergency plane ticket to attend a family funeral, one of the first things on their mind is how to pay for it.Fortunately, the Air Force Assistance Fund is there to provide assistance if necessary.The AFAF campaign is designed

  • Ten selected for SMSgt promotion

    Congratulations to the following McConnell master sergeants who have been selected for promotion to the rank of senior master sergeant Feb. 28, 2013. Alberto Canino Bosch, 22nd Maintenance SquadronKristy Earls, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Cesar Flores, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Joseph Forro, 22nd

  • ‘Square patcher’ spouse named McConnell top spouse

    Team McConnell recognizes its best for their contributions each year, and one spouse from the 22nd Operations Group is among those honored. With over more than 500 volunteer hours, Jennifer Forness, wife of Maj. Jeffrey Forness, 384th Air Refueling Squadron navigator, won the 2013 McConnell Joan Orr