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  • Duo briefs Airmen on importance of communication

    Delivering McConnell Airmen a personal look at communications between generations, a father-daughter team held two seminars at the base theater, Oct. 27, 2010.The McConnell Unified Support team hosted Larry Johnson and Meagan Johnson, professional speakers from the Johnson Group as part of a

  • McConnell congratulates its newest NCOA graduates

    Team McConnell would like to recognize its technical sergeants who graduated Oct. 28 from Forrest L. Vosler Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. 22nd Aerospace Medicine SquadronShayne Miller22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raymond Ledingham Christopher VaughanAnthony

  • Safely haunting Halloween

    As McConnell prepares for another Halloween, the safety office wants members to avoid things that "go bump in the night."To prevent common dangers associated with the holiday, McConnell's safety office provided safety recommendations as McConnell families prepare to trick-or-treat. McConnell's

  • McConnell's sim facility overhaul complete

    After more than six months of construction and nearly $2 million, McConnell's newly remodeled KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator facility received its final inspection Oct. 20, 2010.The remodeling was the facility's first overhaul in more than 20 years. The long list of upgrades included a new

  • McConnell participates in Wichita Career Day

    Showcasing the Air Force core value of service before self, Airmen from McConnell gave back to the community by participating in the first ever Wichita Career Day, Oct. 20.The event, a cooperative effort facilitated by the W.G. Williams Foundation and Wichita Public Schools, was at the Koch Arena at

  • Commander speaks about Phoenix Rally

    Team McConnell (Airpower),Last week Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards and I attended the Air Mobility Command Phoenix Rally at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. During Rally, we shared the results of our recent KC-135 Stratotanker Point of Use Parts Enterprise improvement event with leadership across Air

  • McConnell's rally falls short against Fort Riley

    Despite a second-half rally, McConnell's Airmen lost to Fort Riley 13-6 during a flag football game at Fort Riley, Kan., Oct. 16, 2010.The teams competed during the second McConnell vs. Fort Riley flag football game with the Soldiers retaining the traveling trophy they earned in 2009.While the