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  • Spouse wins AMC Joan Orr Award

    Spouses of military members are asked to overcome many obstacles including deployment separation, acting as a single parent for months at a time and coping with the possibility of their loved one not returning home. Yet amidst separations and worries, many spouses still find time to serve others and

  • 22nd MXG member earns spotlight performer

    Staff Sgt. Ismael Hernandez, 22nd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, has been in the Air Force for 10 years. When the Eagle Lake, Texas, native has time off, he enjoys barbequing and spending time with his wife and children. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?The

  • 22nd LRS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Brandyn Shelly, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, has been in the Air Force for two years. The Warner Robins, Ga., native has been at McConnell with his wife, Tabitha, since he completed technical school. Shelly enjoys playing hockey, golfing and

  • Fire department offers tips for holiday safety

    According to the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, an estimated 250 home fires involving Christmas trees and another 170 home fires involving holiday lights and other decorative lighting occur each year. Yearly, these fires have resulted in more than 600 deaths,

  • 22nd MSG member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Cholrak DelGandio, 22nd Mission Support Group knowledge operations manager, has been in the Air Force for three years. The New York City, N.Y., native has been stationed at McConnell with her husband David since she completed technical school. She enjoys shopping, watching movies and

  • 384th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class James Michel, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for more than a year. He has been stationed at McConnell since completing technical school. When he's not refueling KC-135 Stratotankers, Michel enjoys going outdoors to hike, camp and ride

  • 22nd CPTS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Francis Sparks, 22nd Comptroller Squadron customer service technician, has been in the Air Force for 18 months and has been stationed at McConnell since 2010. Sparks' hobbies include playing lacrosse and collecting old currency.Who is the most positive influence in your life and

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Mark Hellwig, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Flight Safety NCO, has been in the Air Force for 15 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for three years. During his off duty time he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, watching and playing sports, camping and hunting. Who is the

  • 22nd AMXS member earns spotlight performer

    Emma Werlein, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron unit program coordinator, has worked within the Department of Defense for 11 years. For nine of the 11 years, she worked for the U.S. Army. Werlein has worked at McConnell for almost two years. When she's not working, Werlein enjoys spending time with

  • 22nd OG member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Patrick Lara, 22nd Operations Group training intelligence analyst, has been in the Air Force for three years and has been at McConnell since completing technical school. During his off time, Lara enjoys playing intramural sports, watching the Texas Longhorns and spending time with his