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  • Deployment readiness vital to mission

    Deployment is the relocation of forces and materials to desired operational areas, according to the Department of Defense dictionary of military and related terms. For those military members who may be preparing for their first deployment, getting things in order may seem like an exhausting task.

  • It’s time for lights, camera, action

    In just six days or preparation time and after only 37 hours of practice, the Missoula Children's Theater organized a full musical play of "The Little Mermaid" at McConnell's theater July 14. This was not a Broadway show, with Broadway performers, but a local play performed by 47 McConnell youths.

  • New dorm clean-up throws ‘bay orderly’ in the trash

    The Air Force usually provides its single members, senior airmen and below, with dormitory housing on their respective bases. In return, the Air Force expects dorm residents to uphold a high-quality standard of living by keeping their dwellings clean and thus maintaining good health and moral

  • Air Force’s 60th Anniversary approaches

    Air Force bases around the world, are preparing for a celebration of the Air Force's 60th anniversary. McConnell's celebration will culminate with the annual Air Force Ball Sept. 15 at Century II in Wichita. From 1947 until today, and on into the future, the Air Force has made, and continues to

  • Preventing computer intrusion

    Computer security awareness has become a major issue as many functions have been integrated to computers to allow more accurate and timely processing of information, according to the 22nd Communications Squadron. Computer security is the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of

  • Safety office offers lawn-care safety tips

    Lawn and gardening equipment is often found in and around residential homes. However, people sometimes forget these tools, whether mechanical or not, can be dangerous, especially if folks use them incorrectly. Lawn care essentials can cause serious injury to individuals. Each year approximately

  • Emergency and urgent care: it pays to know the difference

    The Safety Council is urging all of us to take measures to prevent common hazards such as falls, fires, burns, and poisoning. The first priority people do when they or their loved ones are injured or sick should be seeking help. Knowing what type of help is needed can help TRICARE beneficiaries

  • Contamination avoidance protects Air Force assets

    Contamination avoidance is vital to protecting personnel and equipment in a nuclear biological and chemical threat environment. It can also be placed under close scrutiny by Operational Readiness Inspection inspectors, so it is important that all base personnel are familiar with the concept of

  • MOPP-level awareness important for UCI success

    With McConnell's 2008 Operational Readiness Inspection approaching, it is important people get their minds on the "ability to survive and operate," or ATSO, mindset. One of the pillars of ATSO involves mission oriented protective postures, more commonly called MOPP levels. People should also be

  • SBA launches loan initiative for veterans, servicemembers

    The Small Business Administration launched the Patriot Express Pilot Loan as the latest extension to the financial, procurement and technical assistance programs the agency provides to the military community. Patriot Express is a streamlined loan product based on SBA's highly successful SBA Express