• McConnell AMC finalist for 2013 CINC Installation Excellence Award

    McConnell is Air Mobility Command's finalist for the 2013 Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award.As AMC's finalist, McConnell will go on to compete against nine other bases to earn the Air Force nod for the award.To compete for the award, a detailed report was submitted by each base in

  • 'I am Air Force Energy' campaign kicks off at McConnell

    October, "Energy Action Month," provides an opportunity to promote energy and water conservation awareness to Airmen as part of a national campaign led by the Department of Energy. The 2012 EAM theme, "I am Air Force Energy," puts the Airman at the center of the campaign. The goal is to inspire

  • 'Wings Over McConnell' showcases Airmen

    McConnell Air Force Base opened its doors to the public for the the 2012 McConnell Open House and Air Show Sept. 29 and 30. The air show is designed to gather and enhance the public awareness of Air Force preparedness, demonstrate modern weapon systems and capabilities, promote positive community

  • Chastain gets 'Knighted'

    Amanda Chastain joined the black and gold U.S. Army Parachute Team, "The Golden Knights", as they "dropped in" for the Wings over McConnell Open House and Air Show.A banner year for Chastain, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron spouse, she was selected as the 2012 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of the Year

  • Strongman breaks record in preparation for 'Wings Over McConnell'

    Strongman Mark Kirsch teams up with the U.S. Air Force to perform his Man vs. Jumbo Jet stunt as part of the "Pulls for the Troops" tour. On Sept. 26, 2012, Kirsch performed a pull for local media to promote the Wings Over McConnell Open House and Air Show which will take place Sept. 29 and 30. "It

  • McConnell honorary commanders witness Thunderbird air refueling

    Sixteen members of the McConnell Air Force Base Honorary Commander program received a special sneak-peak of the headline performers for the upcoming "Wings Over McConnell" air show while riding along on an air refueling mission today.The guests were able to watch from the refueling boom pod of a

  • Total Force effort leads to flying milestone for McConnell Reservists

    From the outset, the mission appeared to be like any other routine local training sortie flown daily out of McConnell Air Force Base. The pilots conducted their required training and performed an air refueling; all standard, everyday occurrences at the Air Force's largest tanker base. However, when

  • Total Force celebrates Air Force history

    More than 400 McConnell members and distinguished guests celebrated the U.S. Air Force becoming an independent service during the 65th Air Force Gala held at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom on Sept. 14, 2012. The night's theme, "Celebrating Our Air Force History," provided Airmen and

  • "The Lion King" cast says 'Hakuna McConnell'

    McConnell Airmen and civilians had the chance to meet cast and crew from the musical "The Lion King," Sept. 11, 2012, at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom.Dozens of people came to meet the cast and crew. Currently serving and retired military members brought their children, spouses and