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  • 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Tommy Rhodes, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron structures journeyman, has been in the Air Force for 23 months. He has been stationed at McConnell for the past year. Airman Rhodes enjoys traveling, serving as a Deacon for his church, watching Ultimate Fighting Championship and playing Call

  • Tough enough?

    Wondering how to spend a weekend? Try charging down a steep slope, Braveheart style; plunging into frigid, colored water for a dip in the "Chernobyl Jacuzzi;" navigating through dark, smoke-filled tunnels and then hurling oneself over "Everest," a giant skateboard ramp minus the skateboard. All

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Katrina Brisbin, 22nd Air Refueling Wing still photography apprentice, has been in the Air Force for more than a year. She has been stationed at McConnell for eight months. In addition to photography, the San Antonio native is fond of drawing and painting.Who is the most positive

  • 344th ARS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Adam Joachim, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for 20 months, and stationed at McConnell he completed technical school in 2009. Airman Joachim's hobbies include fishing and fitness. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?The most

  • Positive attitudes and training aid medics

    As Airmen seek out ways to volunteer services and skills to organizations in need, many typically think of picking up trash, painting houses or babysitting. Very few ever consider the possibility of providing life support in the process of volunteering. For Staff Sgts. Colby Shinkle, 22nd Aerospace

  • 'Para Ante Bellum'

    Rooms filled with gear capable of protecting Airmen from weapons of mass destruction dot the interior of their shop. Interwoven are the shop's Airmen taking proactive steps to prepare and flags displaying "Para Ante Bellum."Following their motto "Para Ante Bellum," Latin for if you wish for peace,

  • 22nd MOS member earns spotlight performer

    Staff Sgt. Melanie Barney, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron maintenance scheduler, has been in the Air Force for six years. She has been at McConnell for two years with her husband Staff Sgt. Keith Barney, 22nd MOS Maintenance Qualification Training Program instructor, and daughter Makayla, 2.

  • 22nd LRS member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Olukayode Sonubi, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Individual Protective Equipment apprentice, has been in the Air Force for less than a year. He has been stationed at McConnell since completing technical school in March. Airman Sonubi's hobbies include playing basketball and

  • 22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

    Tech Sgt. Chad Brown, 22nd Air Refueling Wing weapons safety NCO, has been in the military for 18 years and has been stationed at McConnell for three years. During his off time, Sergeant Brown camps, hunts, fishes and rides motorcycles. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?My

  • 22nd MSG member earns spotlight performer

    First Lt. Veronica Hoskinson, 22nd Mission Support Group executive officer has been in the Air Force for almost three years and has been stationed at McConnell for two and a half years. Lieutenant Hoskinson's hobbies include running, reading and collecting shoes.Who is the most positive influence in