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  • 22nd CS offers tips for PT success

    The 22nd Communications Squadron has recently proved that PT excellence is also one of its skill sets, besides providing communication and technical support. The squadron completed its 115th day without an official physical fitness test failure on July 10. The unit's leadership has no plans to end

  • 22nd Operations Support Squadron 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.Airman 1st Class Joshua Vander-Heyden, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, was selected as the

  • Air Force refueling aircraft support humanitarian operations in Africa

    A successful KC-135 Stratotanker deployment to East Africa took place early this spring to support African Union-led efforts to provide humanitarian relief and to fight against the region's terrorists.Two KC-135s provided air refueling to U.S. forces supporting the African Union Regional Task

  • 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. Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, was selected as the

  • Anything but a tanker: the first KC-135 story

    Three static displays of retired aircraft lie exhibited at the entrance of McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each model symbolizes a different phase in the base's history.While many members of McConnell drive past the displays on a daily basis, they may not know the history of the tanker standing

  • McConnell history repeats itself

    Tanker fans can anticipate a new age in the air-refueling world in the years to come, starting with the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three KC-46A Pegasus hangars slated to be held here on June 30.The ceremony indicates big changes for Team McConnell's 'tanker culture,' however

  • 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 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. Staff Sgt. Arthur Hinojos, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief manager, was selected as the spotlight

  • 22nd Operations Group 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. Tech. Sgt. Christopher Spinelli, 64th Air Refueling Squadron unit deployment manager and dedicated crew chief, was

  • 22nd Security Forces 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 Patrick McMullen, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, was chosen as the 22nd Air Refueling Wing spotlight

  • Ex-crew chief reunites with pilot, retiring aircraft

    The Air Force views its Airmen as its most valuable resource and taking care of them is among the highest of priorities. Whether that means providing for families of deployed Airmen, offering levels of support to enhance their readiness and quality of life, or allowing them an opportunity to