• McConnell, WSU finalize education partnership

    More than a year ago, McConnell Air Force Base began researching a new program intended to not only improve the careers of young Airmen, but set them up for success following their Air Force careers. Since then, Team McConnell has worked to build Airmen who will be valuable assets to the local

  • McConnell Airmen support Global Thunder

    Global Thunder is an exercise to test readiness and ensure a safe, secure, ready and reliable strategic deterrent force. The annual exercise is based on a notional scenario developed to drive execution of U.S. Strategic Command and component forces' ability to support the geographic combatant

  • A guide to understanding TRICARE

    TRICARE is an extensive health benefits plan for military members, their families, and retirees. Depending on your status and location, there are many different types of TRICARE plans available.

  • AMC commander priorities highlight Airlift Tanker Association Symposium

    SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois -- The commander of Air Mobility Command announced six priorities designed to steer the mobility enterprise toward advancing Rapid Global Mobility and power projection in support of the Air Force and combatant commanders worldwide.In delivering the 2018 Airlift/Tanker

  • 22nd MDG trick or treating

    Airmen from the 22nd Medical group hand out candy during a trick or treat event Oct. 31, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Different sections around the 22nd MDG also adorned their offices with different Halloween themes for a decorating contest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna

  • CAA ride-along

    Many Airmen enlist in the Air Force into a specific career field without much background knowledge, then realize that it may not be the best fit. Maybe they want to cross-train, or perhaps commissioning would be in their best interest. Maybe it’s time for a change of pace and they want to pursue a

  • KC-135 wheel inspection

    Senior Airmen Cody Cook and Terrance Little, 22nd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeymen, inspect KC-135 Stratotanker nose wheels Nov. 1, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The wheel and tire shop is responsible for deconstructing and building KC-135 tires. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • McConnell Corrosion Control

    Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, hangs a KC-135 Stratotanker skin panel Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Panels receive repairs from metal fabrications and corrosion control renews the paint that might have been sanded or removed

  • Let’s talk politics

    Election season is upon us, and chances are you hold political views – perhaps very strong ones.  Whether military or civilian, you are entitled to engage in the political process. This article lays out some ground rules for which political activities by military members and Department of Defense