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  • 2018 Police Week ruck march

    Members of Team McConnell gather around Maj. John Farmer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, during the opening speech of a ruck march May 16, 2018, on McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Farmer thanked everyone for their participation in honoring fallen security forces and Office of Special

  • Tanker medics train for any contingency

    Airmen assigned to the 22nd Medical Group lift a litter to an ambulance bus May 9, 2018, during tactical medical training at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. An ambulance bus is a converted bus with a few seats in the front. Removal of the seats provides room for multiple patients. (U.S. Air Force

  • 22nd SFS to celebrate police week

    Members of the 22nd Security Forces Squadron will host multiple events May 14 through 18 in recognition of National Police Week.

  • Outdoor Rec to hold open house

    With summer just around the corner, the Outdoor Recreation Department will hold an open house to showcase the variety of equipment and services available to Team McConnell May 9, from 11 am. to 2 p.m.

  • 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