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  • 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

  • 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