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  • 'Myth Busters:' Base weatherman takes hot air out of climate cliches

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs staff recently sat down with McConnell's most seasoned weatherman, Senior Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, 22nd Operations Support Squadron, to clear up some weather myths. Here's what he said. Myth: Cows always lie down before it rains. Fact: "According to my

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Airman Mertens has served in the Air Force for one year. He has been stationed at McConnell for three months. His hobbies include spending time hunting, playing video games and reading books. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My dad is the most positive influence in my life.

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Sergeant Furlough has served in the Air Force for five years and six months. He has been stationed at McConnell for two years and six months. When he is not at work, he enjoys playing a variety of sports and spending time with his family. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Airman Sena has served in the Air Force for one year and eight months. He has been stationed at McConnell for one year. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time learning about aviation, going on road trips and watching movies. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? My mother

  • Gun 'Safety,' bird-scare get integration boost

    It wasn't so much a shotgun wedding; more like a honeymoon event. The coming together of the 931 Air Refueling Group and 22nd Air Refueling Wing safety offices really started a month ago with total force integration meetings. Not long after the two made the integration commitment, Maj. Travis Clark,

  • Photo essay: MPS provides customer support

    Members of the 22nd Military Personnel Section, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., pride themselves in providing cutomers with the best service possible.View the slideshow.

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Airman Otte has served in the Air Force for two years. He has been stationed at McConnell for a year and six months. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time working on automotives repairs, watching movies and listening to music. Who is the most positive influence in your life and why? As

  • Photo essay: MXS flight does 'fab' job

    Members of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron Fabrication Flight, McConnell Air force Base, Kan., create aircraft parts for KC-135 Stratotankers. View the slideshow.

  • McConnell highlights weekly spotlight performer

    Sergeant Dotson, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, has served in the Air Force for 14 years. He has been stationed at McConnell for six months. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his family and playing softball. What do you enjoy most about McConnell? My last base was a joint-service

  • Mom on a Mission: Mother visits deployed son

    The last thing deployed servicemembers expect is for a family member to drop by for a visit, which is exactly what happened to a 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airman. Senior Airman Cody Noble, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, could not believe it when he saw his mom, Sgt. 1st Class Karen