• McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

    Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to complete a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters used a vacant house that is scheduled for demolition during training to simulate a real-world emergency situation. (U.S.

  • McConnell Airmen host STEM event

    More than 50 students from Wichita-area middle schools visited the base as a part of a science, technology, engineering and mathematics education event March 29.The program was designed to improve awareness about careers that make up the STEM field. The visit allowed students to see how the Air

  • First Assignment Instructor Pilots visit McConnell

    Nineteen First Assignment Instructor Pilots visited McConnell Air Force Base, April 2.The FAIPs, currently stationed at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, as T-1 Jayhawk instructor pilots, made the trip to get a closer look at the KC-135 Stratotanker and learn about the base mission before they

  • Use of military IDs not authorized for commercial gain

    The Department of Defense currently prohibits personnel from using a military ID to gain base access when doing so for personal or commercial gain.Airmen, dependents, retirees and other military ID holders employed with a company that delivers or provides services on base must submit a credential

  • McConnell EOD Airmen attend robotics event, educate teens

    Three Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight attended the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology Robotics Competition in Oklahoma City, March 24-25.At the regional competitions, teams composed of teenagers demonstrate the abilities

  • Officers develop, hone skills during First Term Officer’s Course

    Taking a new twist on the First Term Airman’s Course, twenty-four company grade officers from across Team McConnell participated in a First Term Officer’s Course developed to assist officers in transitioning to their first base and polish leadership skills as they start their careers aiding others.

  • Military working dogs scout training

    Iras, a 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, waits to begin a training session March 23, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The MWD handlers work with the dogs regularly to ensure they are ready to respond to real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin

  • 22nd MDG recognizes Patient Safety Awareness Week

    The 22nd Medical Group recognized Patient Safety Awareness Week March 12 – 18.Spearheaded by the National Patient Safety Foundation, Patient Safety Awareness Week is a national education and awareness-building campaign for improving patient safety. The Department of Defense’s focus for this year’s

  • McConnell firefighters aid community during wildfires

    Eighteen firefighters from McConnell’s fire department responded to an off-base wildfire March 7-8 in Reno County. The responding groups, which consisted of both military and civilians, were part of more than 2,000 firefighters from 216 organizations that aided in the emergency, said Doug Hanen,

  • SAPR Program grows to better support Team McConnell

    McConnell’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program now has nine new volunteer victim advocates, making a total of 20 on base. “Volunteer Victim Advocates are one of the backbones of our program,” said Lynn Turner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing sexual assault response coordinator. “They have to