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  • 22nd SFS member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Erik Ippel, 22nd Security Forces Squadron resource protection manager, has been stationed at McConnell since completion of technical school. The Yorktown, Ind., native enjoys running, camping and canoeing and has been at McConnell for three years with his wife Angela. The couple is

  • AF Marathon results demonstrate changing fitness culture

    Few people run just for fun. Even fewer run long distances for the enjoyment of it. For the 26 Team McConnell runners who competed in events at the Air Force Marathon Sept. 17, 2011, their reasons for competing varied from the love of running to first time achievements to every point in between.The

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Maria Ruiz, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs still photography journeyman, has been in the Air Force for five years. The Los Angeles native enjoys reading, spending time with her family, working out and drawing. She has been stationed at McConnell for four years with her husband

  • 22nd AMDS member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Gabriel Villalobos, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron Dental Flight oral preventative assistant, has been stationed at McConnell since completion of technical school two years ago. The San Antonio native enjoys running, shooting, academics, playing the trumpet, going on road trips,

  • One life, a shop to save it

    Thousands of feet in the sky, alarms start a loud "eerrrk" "eerrk," followed by red warning lights blinking indicating an emergency, and pilots reach for life saving equipment. On the ground, it's one shop's job to ensure the readiness of that gear - the aircrew flight equipment flight.If the above

  • 350th ARS member earns spotlight performer

    Cecilia Kantor, 350th Air Refueling Squadron administrative assistant, has been civilian employee for 28 years. She has been at McConnell for 21 years with her husband Zoli. The Wichita, Kan., native's hobbies include reading, playing computer games, sewing and remodeling.Who is the most positive

  • Hometown pride, love for Airmen

    In hometowns across America, men and women of the armed forces are honored in various ways. Parades, "welcome home" ceremonies, dedications and cookouts are just a sampling of the ways servicemembers are remembered and thanked. In the small town of West Concord, Minn., support was shown for

  • 22nd CONS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Dennis Malone, 22nd Contracting Construction Flight contract administrator, has been in the Air Force for two years. McConnell is his first duty station and his hobbies include spending time with his wife, biking, kiting and gaming. Who is the most positive influence in your life

  • 22nd MDG member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Mary Nelson, 22nd Aeromedical Squadron Optometry Clinic NCO in charge, has been in the Air Force for 12 years. She has been stationed at McConnell for almost three years. During her off duty time, Sergeant Nelson spends time with her husband, Jose Polance and her daughter, Aydia Marie.Who

  • 349th ARS member earns spotlight performer

    Capt. Daniel Ouper, 349th Air Refueling Squadron executive officer, has been in the Air Force for four years and has been stationed at McConnell for two years with his wife, Bronwyn. The Aurora, Ill., native's hobbies include water and snow skiing, rock climbing, scuba diving and ultimate