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  • WWII heroes from 73rd Bomb Wing tour McConnell

    Sharing an average age of 85 to 90 years old, with memories of bombing raids from Saipan still fresh in their minds, more than 90 remaining members of the 73rd Bomb Wing Association toured McConnell during their 35th annual nationwide tour.The 73rd BW Association is an unincorporated, non-profit

  • Foster family earns YoAFF spotlight

    Team McConnell would like to honor Tim Foster, civilian engineer, Janet, homemaker and medical assistant, their 17-year-old daughter Sarah, 15-year-old son Phillip and 13-year-old son Kevin by giving them a Year of the Air Force Family Spotlight award. The award is an Airman and Family Readiness

  • 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Michael Wheeler, 22nd Civil Engineer Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, has been in the Air Force for six years and has been stationed at McConnell for two years. His hobbies include reading non-fiction books, going to the movies and hanging out with his friends.Who is the most

  • 22nd Director of Staff member earns spotlight performer

    Senior Airman Christina Lai, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command post controller, is currently deployed with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing and has been in the Air Force for three years and eight months. She has been stationed at McConnell for three years. The Brooklyn, N.Y., native's hobbies include

  • 344th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class Christopher Harris, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, has been in the Air Force for two years. He has been stationed at McConnell since completing his technical training in 2008. The Richmond, Ind., native's hobbies include playing the piano and composing music.Who is the

  • Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

    With heavy hearts and a true sense of the meaning of "service before self," eight members of the American Gold Star Mothers Kansas chapters recently visited McConnell for a Mother's Day tribute, May 4.The American Gold Star Mothers, a national organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter

  • 22nd Operations Support Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Tech. Sgt. Jondraia McFadden, 22nd Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource management NCOIC, has served in the Air Force for 11 years and has been stationed at McConnell for four years. Her hobbies include shopping, reading and fishing.Who is the most positive influence in your life and

  • Hydraulics systems Airmen repair aircraft

    The Airmen of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics shop are responsible for all internal repairs of the 63 KC-135 Stratotankers assigned to McConnell. This includes, but is not limited to, the fuel supply, electrical, mechanical and hydraulics systems of the aircraft.

  • 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron member earns spotlight performer

    Airman 1st Class San Ha Choe has served in the Air Force for more than two years and has been stationed at McConnell since completing her technical training in 2008. Her hobbies include photography, hanging out with friends, social networking and reading.Who is the most positive influence in your

  • 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron member earns spotlight performer award

    Senior Airman Josh Knapp has served in the Air Force for more than three years. He has been stationed at McConnell since completing his technical training in 2007. His hobbies include golfing, hunting, fishing and any competitive activities.Who is the most positive influence in your life and why?