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  • McConnell hand-picked to lead ‘LRS evolution’

    The Air Force has hand-picked McConnell to be one of twelve bases Air Force-wide to restructure its logistics readiness squadron to better meet the needs of the evolving force. Selected bases will streamline several logistics functions using Air Force Smart Operations 21 principles of eliminating

  • 22nd OG keeps McConnell’s air operations flying

    The 22nd Operations Group, which supervises operations in support of strategic force projection and mobility, special operations, tactical air operations and humanitarian assistance efforts worldwide through its fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers, is a dynamic and diverse organization that sets it apart

  • When do you turn to IG for help? Solving IG mystery

    While most people have a general idea about what the inspector general's office is all about, there are also many misconceptions that exist about the program. Take a few seconds and check your knowledge. Mark true or false for the following: Questions 1) Military members are required to inform their

  • Safety office offers tips on overcoming post-holiday blues

    Have you ever wondered why it is so hard to get over the holidays and get back into work? You seem to be more fatigued even though you just had several days of rest; you seem to have forgotten every single skill you ever learned in your Air Force career, and mainly you just can't seem to get into

  • Interested in job for razor-sharp Airmen? Honor guard is recruiting

    The Team McConnell Honor Guard is looking for a few good Airmen. Becoming an honor guard member means upholding standards of conduct and a level of professionalism above all other servicemembers. That is exactly what members of the McConnell Honor Guard agree to do when they recite the group's creed

  • MDSS has healthcare covered at base clinic

    The 22nd Medical Support Squadron does exactly what it says in the name. They provide logistical, diagnostic, resource and administration support among a host of other activities to keep the clinic, and the approximately 20,000 area patients it serves, in good health. Support for the patient care

  • Ten ways to shine during the IG inspection

    What you consider as your worst nightmare is coming to fruition: The Inspector General is coming. Apprehension, worry, fear, anxiety and tension float through the wing like a thick fog as questions arise in everyone's minds: What will the IG team expect? What will they focus on? What happens if we

  • Walk of memories, a somber experience

    If you look closely, you may realize that you have driven past it a hundred times, maybe never realizing the significance or not knowing it at all. It's the Memorial Walk just past the main gate here. Initial construction of the walk started in 1976 as a pathway for people coming from base housing

  • Being prepared takes hard work

    Former Army Gen. George S. Patton once said, "A pint of sweat saves a gallon of blood." I believe he meant it is better to sweat a ton while training hard for battle than it is to spill a single drop of blood during war. No truer words have been spoken, and they still ring true today as McConnell

  • Lights On After School

    The McConnell School Age Program celebrated Lights On After School Oct. 20 at the SAP building here. "Lights On After School is a nationwide event to keep kids off the streets after school by getting them involved in programs," said Lori Paulsen, SAP assistant. "After school programs give children