• McConnell a No-Drone Zone

    McConnell Air Force Base is reminding individuals that the installation is a no-drone zone.  The safety and security of the Air Force mission and individuals vital to the mission is crucial to the completion of McConnell’s objectives, and a clear airspace is a key component of that safety.

  • McConnell's Fitness Center opens with restrictions

    The base Fitness Center closed its doors in March due to the coronavirus outbreak, but reopened on June 8, 2020 with restrictions.  When discussions of opening up Kansas’ economy began, the Fitness Center staff started strategizing ways to protect Airmen while providing a vital pillar in today’s

  • 22nd Contracting Squadron Change of Command

    Maj. Kenneth Hawkins, 22nd Contracting Squadron incoming commander, right, assumes command during a change of command ceremony June 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hawkins will ensure the 22nd CONS will continue to develop superior contracting professionals and provide exceptional

  • SECAF visit to McConnell

    Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, as U.S. Rep. Ron Estes greets U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, upon their arrival June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Barrett visited Team McConnell to interact with Airmen and receive a

  • NDI Airmen finding the cracks

    Staff Sgt. Benjamin Reeves, 22nd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection craftsman, uses a Sonic 1200 ultrasonic flaw detector to measure the aluminum thickness standard May 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The NDI flight uses the equipment that emits ultrasounds to determine a

  • 350th ARS Change of Command Ceremony

    Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron outgoing commander, right, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony May 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. White served as the 350th ARS commander for two years and will continue to serve at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois

  • 344th ARS Change of Command Ceremony

    The base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 344th Air Refueling Squadron change of command ceremony May 27, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th ARS is first unit in the Air Force to operate the KC-46A Pegasus, the latest generation of air refueling aircraft. (U.S. Air Force

  • Keeping the Communications Clear

    The 22nd Communications Squadron Cyber Operations Center provided Team McConnell the same fast, reliable and necessary communications to continue their mission while taking on a new mission to command and control cyber operations throughout the fight against COVID-19.

  • The CDC, Children in Good Hands

    Gena Smalling, 22nd Force Support Squadron Child Development Center room supervisor, changes an infant May 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The CDC has modified childcare services during the COVID-19 outbreak and requires all staff members to wear protective mask while providing care