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  • A 'thunderous' return home

    Even as the long line began to dwindle, Capt. Blaine Jones continued to greet people with a smile that reached across his defined jawline, and the enthusiasm of someone who truly enjoys what they do.Blaine, a U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds pilot, was signing autographs and

  • 22nd MDSS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Airman 1st Class Tiffany Tobias, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical

  • 350th ARS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Airman 1st Class Jake Frisch, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight

  • Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

    Inside of a dimly lit KC-135 Stratotanker, an eleven-year-old boy was lying inside of the padded boom pod. His eyes were darting back-and-forth between the various knobs and switches on the control panel while rattling off questions to the Airman next to him.Cole Clifton was constantly making the

  • 22nd ARW Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Senior Airman Christopher Blackwell, 22nd Air Refueling Wing knowledge

  • 22nd MXG Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Tech. Sgt. Chad Jensen, 22nd Maintenance Group quality assurance

  • Community rockstar

    As the performers took their turns singing songs on the stage in front of a crowded ballroom at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, it was difficult noticing anything except the music.The show went on, the audience laughed and cheered.Statements of thanks and satisfaction were heard once the crowd

  • 22nd MDSS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents: Foster a culture of excellence ... Develop the next generation of leaders ... Set and achieve goals.Staff Sgt. Brandon Tull, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical

  • Golden Knights co-headline 2012 Air Show

    The U.S. Army Golden Knights are scheduled to "drop in" for McConnell's 2012 Air Show and Open House. Wings Over McConnell will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. The event is free and open to the public. This year's show will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the

  • Thunderbirds to headline 2012 air show

    Once again, Team McConnell will open its doors to the public for the 2012 Air Show and Open House to showcase the capability of the U.S. military branches and government agencies. Wings Over McConnell will take place Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. The event is free and open to the public. This year's show