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Celebrating Air Force history through TFI

The McConnell Honor Guard salutes during a prisoner of war/missing in action ceremony during the 65th Air Force Gala Sept. 14, 2012 McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. The POW/MIA Ceremony honors America’s heroes who were captured by enemies during war and those who went missing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

Cole Clifton, 11, accepts a plaque recognizing him as a Pilot for a Day from 1st Lt. Patrick McGrew, 349th Air Refueling Squadron training flight officer, Sept. 13, 2012, McConnell air Force Base, Kan. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with severe illnesses a chance to visit various units on base and experience what it is like to be an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

Cole Clifton, 11, inspects the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cole, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2011, was chosen to be the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot for a Day. This program allows children with severe illnesses a chance to tour the base and how to operate a KC-135 simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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“The Lion King” cast says ‘Hakuna McConnell’

Three members from “The Lion King” musical tour, Electra Watson, Mark David Kaplin and John Sloan III, respond to a question from an audience member at a meet-and-greet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom, Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The group came to McConnell to meet the base community and promote the month of performances they will be doing in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Community rockstar

Fe Vorderlandwehr, 22nd Force Support Squadron community center director, and Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 2012 Woman of the Year, poses with the Girl and Boy of the Year, Mikala and Joey. Vorderlandwehr and her group managed to raise over $58,000 towards the LLS cause. (Courtesy photo)
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Idea brings $10,000 for McConnell civilian

Jim Shores, 22nd Operations Support Squadron short range scheduling chief, poses for a portrait outside of the flightline, Aug. 23, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Shores was awarded $10,000 as part of the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program for saving Air Mobility Command approximately $472 thousand a year in fuel waste. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Retired Chief visits McConnell

Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Watson, Air Force Retiree Council Area 7 representative, speaks with military retirees in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom Aug. 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Watson meets with the retirees from Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma to help voice their concerns to the Air Force Retiree Council. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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22nd Communications Squadron annual family picnic

Col. Mark Evans, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, throws a ball at a dunk tank at the 22nd Communications Squadron annual family picnic August 10, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Picnics are held to increase morale and espirit de corps among Airmen on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor Caputo)
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Hearts Apart cares for McConnell families

Approximately 120 deployed members’ spouses and children gathered with wing leadership in the Hearts Apart tent during the McConnell Beach Party Aug. 3, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hearts Apart is a morale building program for spouses, children and families of military members who are currently deployed, on an extended temporary duty assignment or serving a remote tour. (courtesy photo)
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Team McConnell helps Hatian orphans

An Airman from the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron operates a cargo truck including supplies being sent to Haiti as part of the Haiti Lifeline Ministries relief program July 26, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd LRS gathered supplies including food, shoes and mattresses provided by civilians and prepared them to be shipped to Haiti on C-5 Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Rolling up sleeves for American Red Cross

Senior Airman Ryan Jones, 22nd Communications Squadron network technician, donates blood during the quarterly blood drive July 27, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Jones’ blood is collected and processed using a component collection machine, separating the blood’s components and putting the red blood cells in a blood bag. The remaining components return to the donor. This process allows the blood to be completely processed and delivered to blood banks within 24 hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Military OneSource: Your friend in need

Military OneSource is a free service provided by the Department of Defense to service members and their families. They help with a broad range of concerns including money management, parenting and child care, deployment, relocation, reunion, spouse employment and education and the concerns of families with special-needs members. For more information about what Military OneSource offers, call 1-800-342-9647 or visit www.militaryonesource.mil. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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22nd CS Airman earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Nickolas Neveu, 22nd Communications Squadron client systems technician, replaces computer hard drive July 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Neveu was selected as the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Spotlight performer for the week of July 9 to 13, 2012. As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating one or more of the 22nd ARW commander's intents which include fostering a culture of excellence, developing the next generation of leaders and setting and achieving goals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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McConnell’s Thrift Store relocates

McConnell’s Thrift Store has relocated to Building 430 at the intersection of Kansas Street and Topeka Street June 23, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Business hours are Monday, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Family camp: pull through and relax

McConnell's Family Camp now offers recreational vehicle and camper customers ten newly paved, pull-through slots with full hook-ups June 28, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The slots are adjacent to fishing ponds, a playground, a covered picnic area and restrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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Family camp: pull through and relax

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, marshalls the first customer into slot number one at McConnell’s new Family Camp June 28, 2012. The camping area was constructed by the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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Team McConnell gets educated

Team McConnell Airmen receive information from colleges and universities during the annual education fair held in the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom June 19, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fair was held to spread knowledge of the different programs for Airmen and their family members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

Col. Thomas Riney, 22nd Operations Group commander, speaks with Operation Air Force cadets June 18, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Riney shared some of his experiences as being an officer, offered advice and presented each cadet with a wing commander coin. The eleven cadets are touring McConnell to learn about the wing’s overall mission and to spend time with senior leaders for personal mentoring. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

An F/A-18 Hornet from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker June 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew the tanker while four U.S. Air Force Academy cadets witnessed an in-flight refueling. McConnell’s primary mission is to provide Global Reach, conducting air refueling and airlift missions where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class Matthew Jones receives a “bite” from military working dog Andor June 7, 2012. McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Eleven cadets from the Academy are visiting McConnell as part of Operation Air Force, a program that sends cadets to bases during the summer break to learn about the operational Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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