• Blood drives save lives

    McConnell Airmen participated in a blood drive Nov. 30, 2012 at the Robert J. Dole Community Center.McConnell hosts a blood drive every 56 days. This is how much time a donor has to wait in order to be eligible to donate blood again."Our goal is 110 units of blood today at McConnell," said Jennifer

  • Base theater closes its curtains

    According to industry trends, by early 2013 movie theaters using 35 mm prints will be virtually non-existent as theaters across the country convert to digital picture and sound. As a result, Army and Air Force Exchange Service theaters, which use 35 mm prints, have been undergoing extensive reviews

  • Community partnerships enable gift giving

    The holiday season is in full swing, and it's time again for McConnell's annual toy giveaway.The giveaway will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Dec. 3 to 7, 2012, at Building 338. This year, approximately 400 toys were donated for Airmen E-5 or below and their families. Items were donated by

  • High School students learn 'medicinal air power'

    Ten students from the local McPherson High School visited the 22nd Medical Group for a tour of the facilities and a chance to speak to Airmen about the decisions made leading up to their current career path Nov. 28, 2012.The students were able to experience firsthand many of the jobs they can to

  • Capitol Christmas Tree makes pit-stop

    The 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree spent the night at McConnell Nov. 16, 2012, on its way from Colorado to Washington, D.C.The Capitol Christmas tree has been a tradition since 1964 when a live tree was planted on the west lawn of the Capitol. The Department of Agriculture Forest Service began

  • The breakfast club

    Approximately 25 Airman Leadership School students were lured by the smell of home cooked pancakes, fresh eggs and juice to the wing commander's house, but the breakfast was just one part of the experience. Waiting inside was a trio of knowledge in the form McConnell's leadership, Col. Ricky Rupp,

  • Thanksgiving baskets offer more than food

    More than 165 Thanksgiving Day meals were donated to McConnell families Nov. 20, 2012.Coordinated by the Airman and Family Readiness Center and base first sergeants, the baskets were distributed to Airmen and their families for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.The event has a two-fold effect: it

  • Turkey know-how

    With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many people are making preparations for the holiday feast that comes with the season. One thing people pay attention to is how to prepare a tradtional turkey in a safe manner."Thanksgiving is the largest day for fires involving home cooking equipment," said

  • CSAF issues letter to Airmen

    To the Airmen of the United States Air ForceNovember is a proud month! Betty and I stood at the Tomb of the Unknown on Veterans Day as President Obama laid a wreath honoring not just our Fallen, but all our Nation's veterans, for everything they (and you) have done to defend American citizens and

  • AF leaders target sexual assault in latest 'Letter to Airmen'

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, Chief of Staff of the Air Force General Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy issued a tri-signature "Letter to Airmen" Nov. 16.As part of an effort to increase awareness of sexual assault, the Air Force's top three