• Airmen get 'Street Smart'

    Approximately 700 Airmen between the ages of 18 and 26 learned what poor choices can lead to during a Street Smart presentation Nov. 14, 2012, at the base theater.Over the course of the hour-long presentation, Airmen learned the deadly outcomes that can result form drunk driving."Trauma doesn't care

  • Craft fair to showcase community interaction

    The annual Holiday Craft and Shopping Fair will take place Nov. 17, 2012, in the Robert J. Dole Community Center. Anyone with base access is encouraged walk through the hallways and view products displayed by approximately 40 vendors."Hosting the annual Holiday Shopping and Craft Fair is a great way

  • Fort Riley reclaims trophy, 12-18

    After a year-long display in the 22nd Force Support Squadron Fitness Center, the flag football trophy was reclaimed by the Soldiers of Fort Riley, Kan., during the fourth annual flag football game Nov. 10, 2012, held at Fort Riley.Within the first five minutes of play, the score was tied 6-6.Army

  • HAWC extinguishes smokers one by one

    The 22nd Medical Support Squadron Health and Wellness Center, more commonly referred to as the HAWC, began a tobacco cessation class Nov. 14.A minimum of 10 participates will participate in the four-week long class. The class meets for an hour each week.In the first week, participants are expected

  • Senior leaders issue holiday safety message

    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" on Nov. 5. As part of this year's Holiday/Winter Safety Campaign, "Safe-n-Sound," the Air Force's

  • Gates pays tribute to Kansas service members

    Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates returned to his hometown of Wichita, Kan., over Veterans Day weekend to speak to active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen from McConnell and members of the Wichita Chamber of Commerce Nov. 12, 2012, at the Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.During

  • Taking off in HD

    Over the last few years McConnell training simulators have improved from the black and white paper airplane style graphics, to crystal-clear high definition graphics. For a flight to succeed, many elements - including fuel, maintenance, mission planning and hours of training - must be completed

  • Answering the call, McConnell attends A/TA

    Active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen gathered with Department of Defense civilians, industry partners and military families from across Air Mobility Command at the 44th Annual Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium Nov. 1 to 4 in Anaheim, Calif.The A/TA symposium is an annual event which allows

  • McConnell to join Veterans Day parade

    McConnell will join members of the local community as they march in the annual Veterans Day parade, Nov. 10, 2012. Walkers are asked to meet at the intersection of Main and Murdock Streets, downtown Wichita, Kan., at 10:30 a.m. The parade route will begin there and proceed south to Douglas Avenue in