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  • 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

  • Joint Hazmat Exercise

    Team McConnell firefighters inspect a simulated chemical spill during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The three hour exercise tested the firefighters and the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management Airmen on their readiness to respond to a

  • 22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

    Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, cold works a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel assembles and repairs parts of the KC-135 in order to help preserve the aircraft and keep it

  • Combined Federal Campaign begins Oct. 10

    All active duty military, retirees and civilian employees can donate money or their time to this year’s Combined Federal Campaign, from Oct. 10 to Nov. 28 here.

  • Fire Muster 2018

    Team McConnell participated in a Fire Muster Oct. 11, 2018 at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. Events included a hose roll, ladder climb and dummy carry. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

  • McConnell Orientation Flight

    Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flight to allow spouses of military members to experience aerial refueling. The spouses were