• Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

    The terms “air refueling base” and “ammunition” are probably not linked in the minds of most people. But when it comes to all things ammo at McConnell Air Force Base, the 22nd Maintenance Squadron’s munitions flight runs the show behind the scenes.

  • Remembering 9/11 - Heroes Forever

    Col. Emily Farkas, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, speaks at the Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ceremony was held to honor the civilians and first responders who lost their lives during the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S Air Force photo by

  • Today we remember

    On the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on our nation, Team McConnell Airmen and civilian personnel remember and pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives. Through the collective strength of the men and women of our nation — we have united, persevered

  • McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

    Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, performs a function check on an M249 light machine gun Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Function checks must be performed at minimum once a month on each weapon to ensure all the equipment is working properly

  • McConnell SOARS amidst pandemic

    Five McConnell Airmen recently completed a multilateral exercise with three Air Force Special Operations wings and joint special operations partners.

  • McConnell Airmen perform first Reserve-lead KC-46 cargo load mission

    Further enhancing McConnell’s KC-46A Pegasus cargo load capabilities, eight Airmen from all three Reserve McConnell air refueling squadrons participated in a cargo load that flew more than 18, 500 miles, traveling from the plains of Kansas, to the land down under, Australia.

  • Don’t Give Up Campaign

    Senior Airman Brian Whitcomb, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, right, and Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd HCOS medical technician, left, inspire members of Team McConnell Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There were 13 members that stood at McConnell’s

  • Loader transmission serviced

    Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, inspects transmission fluid levels on a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader’s transmission is serviced every 250 hours or once per year to ensure the success of McConnell’s

  • Safety powered through Innovation

    Airman 1st Class Colton Walls, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, developed a tool at the McConnell Innovation Lab that will increase the safety measures for CES Airmen performing rapid airfield damage repair.