• A beautiful day on the flightline

    The flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., awaits for an aircraft to land April 9, 2019. The runway is 12,000 feet long allowing aircraft to land on McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

  • Team McConnell participates in readiness exercise

    Senior Airman Taurin Pugh, 22nd Security Forces installation entry controller, stands guard during a readiness exercise March 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen assigned to the 22nd SFS tested response procedures during the exercise to increase readiness. (This photo has been altered

  • 22nd MXS performs first KC-46 A-check

    Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, refers to a technical order March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. New ideas, plans and processes are being created here at McConnell to help build the foundation for the KC-46 fleet that will

  • McConnell Job Fair 2019

    Master Sgt. Christopher Evans, 22nd Force SUpport Squadron career assistance advisor, discusses employment opportunities at the job fair March 20, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd FSS hosted the job fair in order to help those with Team McConnell prepare for their future. (U.S. Air

  • McConnell to begin KC-46 A-check

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – “The realization that we are contributing to laying the foundation for KC-46 sustainment is truly a chance of a lifetime,” said Tech. Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22d Maintenance Squadron KC-46 A-check lead dock controller. “However, the understanding that we are laying the

  • 826 miracles

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.You’re sick with the common cold, but you can’t run to the local corner store and grab medicine because there is no corner store. There isn’t running water, toilets, sinks or showers. This is what Peru’s most disadvantaged experience every day. By going on a medical