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  • Maintenance Repair Teams keep aircraft flying

    Maintenance Repair Teams allow specialized teams of Airmen to respond to KC-135 Stratotankers that are off-station and aren’t fit to fly.“As the aircraft get older, things break more often,” said Tech. Sgt. Timothy Thompson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief manager. “If a

  • Therapy dog: a legacy of service

    A 22nd Operations Support Squadron officer here is training her dog, Valco, to help boost the morale of military members, veterans and families.Capt. Carmella Burruss, 22nd OSS deputy chief of wing intelligence, has been training Valco, a 19-month-old Labrador-Poodle mix, for six months to become a

  • 60 YEARS IN THE AIR: KC-135 supports war on terrorism

    (Editor's note: This article is part of a series looking back on the history of the KC-135 Stratotanker throughout the decades, leading up to the 60th anniversary of the KC-135's first flight on August 31, 2016.)The day began as a normal day of post-mission crew rest. The pilot sat down to watch TV,

  • Bandit faces cancer, supports community

    Cancer can be a devastating beast. For one member of Team McConnell, she managed to get the upper hand and continues to live her life with a positive outlook while helping others.Laura Markuly, 349th Air Refueling Squadron administration assistant, discovered a lump April 2, 2015. Shortly after her

  • 350th ARS Inaugural Order of the Falcon

    Past and current members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron "Red Falcons" recently celebrated the Inaugural  Order of The Falcon reunion.Various events provided a unique opportunity for Airmen of all ranks to celebrate the heritage of the 350th ARS.The Red Falcon's have a proud heritage, from their

  • 22nd MDG Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Master Sgt. James Glickman, 22nd Medical Group executive, received the spotlight performer for the week of April

  • 22nd DS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.Senior Airman Tasha Brady, 22nd Air Refueling Wing community support coordinator administrator, received the spotlight

  • 22nd MDG teams with AMXS to improve health

    As part of the new Air Force Medical Home initiative, members of the 22nd Medical Group partnered with the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to learn possible factors that may cause injury in the squadron.The initiative focuses on medical provider teams approaching health care in a more proactive

  • Refueling the fight begins with Airmen

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing's mission is to refuel the fight; but before that can be done, the Airmen here need to be refueled as well.Senior Airman Kelsea Endsley, 22nd Force Support Squadron food services journeyman, helps refuel those Airmen.Endsley became a shift leader in the dining facility at

  • 60 YEARS IN THE AIR: A navigator’s journey

    (Editor's note: This article is part of a series looking back on the history of the KC-135 Stratotanker throughout the decades, leading up to the 60th anniversary of the KC-135's first flight in August 2016.)His grandfather sparked an interest and planted a dream of a future in aviation in him at a