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  • A Hero's farewell

    Visitors to Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, the place where for nearly 150 years the heroes of this nation have been laid to rest, are greeted by a grand entryway, its gilded wrought iron gates flung wide in a welcoming embrace. Arlington National Cemetery is not a place of sadness; while

  • AMXS expeditor named Spotlight Performer

    Tech. Sgt. Nathan Darnell 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight line expeditor Tech. Sgt. Darnell is from Laurelville, Ohio, and has been in the Air Force for 12 years and 6 months. He has served at McConnell for 12 years. When he's not at work, he enjoys working on and racing cars, woodworking,

  • McConnell children experience joy of books

    Matthew Goodner, 4, son of Master Sgt. Mark Goodner, 22nd Medical Group, colors a picture while mother Madeleine looks over a book her son read during the School Age Book Club held by the McConnell Library, April 10. The School Age Book Club is designed to enhance children's reading abilities with

  • Situational awareness key to preventing assault

    In recognition of April's observance as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Team McConnell is reminded that "My Strength is For Defending." All team members have the responsibility to ask, act, and intervene against the crime of sexual assault. As bystanders, we all hold the ability to create an

  • Baby on Board: safety is no child’s play

    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and is observed by the Department of Defense as the Month of the Military Child. Rising temperatures pose a special danger for children, especially when left unattended in motor vehicles. With summer fast approaching, now is an ideal time to review child car

  • Air Force father and son MC for banquet

    Many Team McConnell members attended the annual awards banquet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom Feb.6. However, many might not know the significance of this ceremony at least to two Air Force members. This ceremony was the first time retired Chief Master Sgt. John Pritchett, former

  • McConnell holds annual awards banquet

    Team McConnell held its annual awards banquet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom, Feb. 6. The evening was devoted to recognizing McConnell's outstanding military and civilian performers for 2008. "These titles will follow them for the rest of their careers," said Chief Master Sgt. James

  • Tops In Blue perform in Whicita

    Tops In Blue, the Air Force performance team, performed at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Wichita Feb. 3., wrapping up its world tour 08 with McConnell being the 83rd base visited.