• 2017 Landowner Appreciation Flight

    John Betzen, a local landowner, takes a photo through the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. May 10, 2017, while flying over Colorado. A Landowner Appreciation Flight is held annually to show local landowners who are part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike

  • Rapid global mobility sustains airpower 24/7, 365

    At any moment, Airmen and aircraft can be tasked to deploy to support rapid global mobility operations both at home and abroad.On April 19, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing received a tasking order to prepare for a short-notice deployment in support of Operation Noble Eagle.The operation is an extensive

  • McConnell Airman impresses community

    Tech. Sgt. Bobby McCrary, 22nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard NCO in charge, has been selected as one of ‘40 Under 40’ to be recognized as a rising star in Wichita.Each year, the Wichita Business Journal selects 40 members in the surrounding community under 40 years old who demonstrate great

  • 22nd MDG will switch to online portal to schedule appointments

    Beginning June 1, all 22nd Medical Group beneficiaries are required to use the Tricare Online Patient Portal Secure Messaging System for appointments and non-urgent health care needs to help improve communication between patients and their health care team.   Patients will still be able to call the

  • 22nd CES EOD clears ANG weapons range

    Members of the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight conducted a clearance of Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range April 17-26 in Salina. Smoky Hill is a detachment of the 184th Intelligence Wing, which is located at McConnell, and is primarily an air-to-ground weapons

  • Innovating duo at it again: scanners save aircrew time, money

    In the military, timeliness is key. Whether it’s being on time to a medical appointment or delivering fuel to receiving aircraft, the mission couldn’t function without it.Over the past year, several ultra-high-frequency and very-high-frequency scanners and antennas have been installed on buildings

  • 22nd CES HVAC Airmen recognized by Derby Board of Education

    Six Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron were recognized by the Derby Board of Education April 21 at Wineteer Elementary School in Wichita.On Feb. 1, a boiler at Wineteer quit working, leaving them in a bind. Facing having to shut down the school the next day, they reached out to 22nd

  • 22nd AFE flight lends a hand to JB Andrews

    Airmen from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment, enabled the mission at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, to continue sooner than initially expected.During February and March, Andrews had a manning issue and reached out to multiple bases for help rebuilding their AFE shop. The

  • 60 year old tankers enable first F-35 European deployment

    History happened April 14 as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Lightening II deployed to Europe for the first time carried by the backbone of the aerial refueling fleet, the KC-135 Stratotanker.   “The mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is to refuel the fight,” said Col. Albert Miller, 22nd ARW