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  • SECAF looks ahead at A/TA Convention

    The Air Force's senior civilian leader stressed the importance of the air mobility mission, specifying that air refueling capability is fundamental to the United States' power projection across the spectrum of conflict. Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley told the audience of more than

  • Military families experience deployment process

    On a sunny afternoon, Nov. 1, McConnell's children experience what it's like when their parents deploy. The Family Mobility Line was hosted by the Airman and Family Readiness Center.

  • McConnell holds Air Force Ball

    Team McConnell members dance the night away during the Air Force Ball at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, Oct. 10.

  • 'Save a Life Tour' brings DUI awareness to McConnell

    The only acceptable time Airmen can get away with driving while "intoxicated" may be during the Save a Life Tour. It won't bring a long list of heavy repercussions and it might make them reconsider drinking and driving. With the help of a high impact drunken driving simulator, both enlisted members

  • New towers aid base ground, air communication; keep Airmen safe

    Airmen from the 22nd Communications Squadron, Civil Engineer Squadron, and 210th Engineering Installation Squadron Air National Guardsmen, Minneapolis, Minn. wrapped up a month of construction on two new ground-to-air transmitter and receiver towers, Sept. 22. Nestled in a secluded area past the

  • Petty officer doesn’t give up

    Aug. 8 might have been just another day for some people, but for one Derby native it was a he will probably never forget. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Gowen, explosive ordinance disposal specialist, was going through his daily routine, knocking down doors, disarming improvised explosive

  • Air Force Chief of Staff defines standard of excellence

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz came to Air Force Space Command for a series of briefings and then visited with Peterson personnel at an open forum at the base theater. His comments included what he called "vital things," the foremost of which was the need for the Air Force to go "back