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Kansas civic leaders take flight in KC-135

Thiry Kansas civic leaders recently appointed as Honorary Commander participate an interactive forum, discussing McConnell’s mission, history and partnership with the community. The orientation flight is offered annually to civic leaders newly appointed as Honorary Commanders to showcase the base’s mission. The Honorary Commander program is designed to strengthen the base’s bond with the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose Leon)
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Hometown pride, love for Airmen

(Top row, second from left) Master Sgt. Rebecca Smith, 22nd Force Support Squadron Military Personnel Section superintendent, stands with honorees at the “Tribute to the Troops” ceremony July 22, 2011, West Concord, Minn. Smith and her husband were among those honored with a “Key to the City” in recognition of their military service. Courtesy photo.
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'Littles' become 'Big for a Day'

Children jump in the inflatable life raft during the “Big for a Day” event Aug. 12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell hosted approximately 40 children from the Sedgwick County chapter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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'Littles' become 'Big for a Day'

Senior Airman Chris Reed, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, shows Jesse, 9, how KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators refuel aircraft during the “Big for a Day” event Aug. 12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. With 63 assigned KC-135s, McConnell is the largest tanker base in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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'Littles' become 'Big for a Day'

First Lt. David Puchalla, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, explains to Bob, 8, the mission of the KC-135 Stratotanker during the “Big for a Day” program Aug.12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 349th ARS sponsored the event to help children from Big Brothers Big Sisters understand what Airmen do on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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'Littles' become 'Big for a Day'

Capt. Nicole Westmoreland, 349th Air Refueling Squadron flight commander, helps Ashlynn, 9, out of a fire suit during the “Big for a Day” Aug. 12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Children from the Sedgwick County chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters visited McConnell to experience the mission of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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'Littles' become 'Big for a Day'

Capt. Brandon Strong, 349th Air Refueling Squadron chief of safety, and Staff Sgt. Matthew Altheim, 22nd Security Forces NCOIC of corrections, helps Xavier, 8 years old, put on a flack vest during the”Big for a Day” event Aug. 12, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has partnered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters for more than 25 years. Each year, the event offers new displays to help the children understand what Airmen do on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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E-4 line up for E-5

Staff sergeants selects pose for a photo at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Aug. 8, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Over 40 senior airmen were chosen from McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Tune in for up to the minute weather reports

McConnell Weather Advisory
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Airmen to recognize trees

One of a few Weeping Mulberry, Morus alba, trees on base enjoys the sun April 17, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Trees provide McConnell with erosion protection, shade, natural habitats, pollution prevention and much more. During Arbor Day, April 29, McConnell, along with the nation, will plant trees and educate people about the many things trees do for the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Airmen to recognize trees

Several Cleveland Pears, Pyrus callenya, line the drive way of the headquarters building April 20, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan.. McConnell plans to host an Arbor Day celebration recognizing the contributions trees make to the environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Airmen to recognize trees

McConnell’s Southern Magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora, is watered April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Souther Magnolia is one of five in the local Wichita, Kan., area so it’s protected. Kansas is a natural prairie where many trees do not grow due to fires and poor soil conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Airmen to recognize trees

Two of McConnell’s Airmen take a break next to a Yellow Shingle Oak, Quercus imbricaria, April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. On April 27 and 29 McConnell will take time to recognize the contributions made by trees during Arbor Day ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Airmen to recognize trees

An Eastern Redbud, Ceris canadensis, sprouts its flowers outside one of McConnell’s dormitories, April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Eastern Redbud is one of many types of trees planted at McConnell by contractors or the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron. McConnell plans to host an Arbor Day celebration recognizing the contributions trees make. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Bataan Death March survivor speaks to Airmen

Eddie Graham, one of less than 1,000 members of the 200th Coast Artillery who survived the Bataan Death March, is shown soon after enlisting in the New Mexico National Guard in 1941. Mr. Graham was a prisoner of war in the Philippines and Japan from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. (Courtesy photo)
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Bataan Death March survivor speaks to Airmen

(Right to left) Jeff Longwell, vice mayor of Wichita, and Eddie Graham, Bataan Death March survivor, discuss Mr. Graham’s experiences as a prisoner of war, Nov. 19, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Graham was a POW in the Philippines and Japan from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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McConnell sim gets an upgrade

Col. Billy Langford, 22nd Operations Group commander, and John Dock, 22nd Operations Support Squadron project officer, walk through Building 1094 for a final inspection, Oct. 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The remodeled facility is designed for one of the three KC-135 simulators and has space for new classrooms to train KC-135 navigators and pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Airmen graduate NCO PEC

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest Senior Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Course graduates who graduated Oct. 8, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Tech. Sgt.s Benjamin Ireland, Rachael Hall, Edward Silversmith, Dustin Dulier and David Rawls. Back row: Tech. Sgt.s Jared Alicea, Jason Edwards, Karl Bonkoski, Cornelius Sagiao, Master Sgt. Billy Nash, Tech. Sgt.s Walter Hall and Adam Bliesner. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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Airmen graduate FTAC

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated Oct. 8, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airman Michael Voorhees, Airmen 1st Class David Van Gilder, Ederlin Diaz, Matthew Shirk, Aaron Lamb and Andre Davis. Back row: Airman Brandon Hager, Airmen 1st Class Derek Roy, Tucker McCormick, Trevor Hoyt, Tristan Aycock and Marquise Greene. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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McConnell 2010 Open House and Air Show parking map.

McConnell 2010 Open House and Air Show parking map.
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