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  • KC-46 fuselage trainer building inspection

    Representatives from various base agencies perform a final inspection of the KC-46 fuselage trainer building, Jan. 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Students and base personnel will use the facility for KC-46-specific training. Delivery of the fuselage trainer is slated for fall 2017.

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment flight wins two AF awards

    McConnell’s Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen brought home two Air Force awards for their efforts during 2016. The shop oversees the special equipment used by aircrews during emergency situations, which includes anything from oxygen masks and helmets to life rafts and chemical warfare gear.For the

  • Base tax center up and running

    This year, the McConnell Air Force Base Tax Center will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until April 18.Active duty Airmen E-6 and below will have appointment priority from Jan. 30 to Feb. 10.Due to a very limited number of volunteers, the tax center will be minimally manned. Walk-ins

  • 22nd SFS meets with law enforcement around the community

    The 22nd Security Forces Squadron hosted an event with the Southern Kansas Northern Oklahoma Peace Officers Association to trade information and training ideas with the local law enforcement community.“These meetings are a big part in the success of law enforcement,” said Chad VanHoesen, SKNOPOA

  • Training for new civilian performance management program now available

    Educational training is available to civilians and their supervisors in advance of the Air Force’s April 2017 transition to the new Department of Defense-wide Performance Management and Appraisal Program.A phased implementation of DPMAP, part of the DOD’s collaborative labor-management effort, New

  • McConnell’s first youth cheerleading program to begin in March

    Beginning March 13, Team McConnell’s youngest members will have the opportunity to participate in cheerleading on base for the first time thanks to the efforts of one Airman.Staff Sgt. Angela Wilkerson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief executive assistant, coached at her previous duty station

  • Quarterly Awards

    Congratulations to all our AMC, AF level and Quarterly Award winners!

  • Chief Recognition Ceremony

    Five Airmen were recognized for their selection to chief master sergeant during a ceremony Jan. 12, 2017 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

  • McConnell's top 10 stories of 2016

    As we begin the new year, let's take a look at the top 10 articles from McConnell in 2016. 1. McConnell Airman pulls man from burning car A routine drive to work turned into a life-saving experience for one 22nd Maintenance Group Airman. Senior Airman Alex Williams, 22nd Maintenance Group

  • New utility bill program for base housing

    Corvias Military Living, the base property management firm, recently sent a few residents living on base housing mock utility bills as part of a newly implemented program to help the Air Force “Go Green.” The Department of Defense implemented the program about a year ago and McConnell will