• McConnell to celebrate national day of prayer

    In 1775 the continental congress allocated a time for prayer in forming a new nation. Over the years, there have been calls for a day of prayer, including from President Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

  • Fire training on the flight line

    The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters practice opening the crew entry door to a KC-135 Stratotanker during egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The base firefighters trained to arrive at the scene of a base emergency within minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Air traffic control tower construction project

    Civilian contractors prepare to lift an air traffic control tower piece by using a crane April 16, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 48,000 pound cab was lifted to the top of the tower. The new tower will be taller and more rigid to handle Kansas winds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

  • 22nd CES Airman earns Faces of A/R recognition

    For Airmen to earn a Faces of A/R recognition, they must be nominated by members of their leadership, who choose individuals based on their demonstration of the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

  • Family Festival of Fun

    This Saturday, April 14, the 22nd Force Support Squadron will be hosting the 20th annual Family Festival of Fun in celebration of the Month of the Military Child. The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Dole Center.

  • KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

    First Lt. Brian Brookover, 349th Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, and Capt. Brad Obeqfell, 349th ARS pilot perform a pre-flight check March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The pilots performed a pre-flight check to ensure the aircraft was ready for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by

  • Flight Commander Course begins at McConnell

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – McConnell began a Flight Commander Course to prepare young officers as they grow into future leadership roles.Nine lieutenants and captains from various career fields met in the education center to start the two-day course.Seeing that not all officers were receiving