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Critical Days of Summer kicks off at McConnell

A mock vehicle accident is displayed on the intersection of Pittsburgh Street and Kansas Street for Airmen to see May 27, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The accident was set up by McConnell's wing safety office and firefighters, providing drivers with a visual reminder of the largest threat to McConnell Airmen—motor vehicle accidents and off-duty recreational activities. This display helped kick off the Critical Days of Summer program, which runs from May 28 to Sept. 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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McConnell Airmen recognized at River Festival ceremony

Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Miller, 22nd Operation Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment superintendent, explains the rank insignia to Daniel MacMartin, a former Airman, May 14, 2010 at Century II in downtown Wichita, Kan. The Air Force enlisted rank insignia has evolved many times since becoming an independent service in 1947. McConnell Air Force Base has more than 2,300 enlisted members assigned who support the largest KC-135 Stratotanker base in Air Mobility Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell Airmen recognized at River Festival ceremony

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, thanks Senior Airman Michael Cerni, 349th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight systems operator boom instructor, as he holds the David R. Mets Trophy while (left) Capt. Robert Barkers, 349th Air Refueling Squadron executive officer, Tech. Sgt. Gary Shamlian, 349th Air Refueling Squadron training flight instructor boom NCOIC, look on during the Wichita River Festival military recognition ceremony, May 15, 2010, held at Century II in downtown Wichita, Kan. Captain Barkers and Sergeant Shamlian were awarded the trophy for their outstanding leadership, which resulted in the 349th ARS raising more than $16,000 during the Bowl For Kids’ Sake 2009 Campaign for the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. McConnell Air Force Base is one of Wichita’s leading Big Brothers Big Sisters supporter and one of its 2009 top five national supporters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell Airmen recognized at River Festival ceremony

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, asks for input from Ardon, 9 months old, about his feelings on his father’s recent deployment as his parents Senior Airman Stephen Booth, 22nd Security Forces Squadron vehicle control NCO, and Laura look on, May 15, 2010, at a River Festival military recognition ceremony held at Century II in downtown Wichita, Kan. The Booth family was one of several families recognized in McConnell’s Year of the Air Force Family Recognition program. The program was developed in conjunction with the Air Force’s designation of 2010 as the Year of the Air Force Family. As a result, McConnell’s Airmen and Family Readiness Center developed a program to recognize McConnell’s outstanding military families. McConnell’s AFRC provides support for more than 16,000 base personnel and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell Airmen recognized at River Festival ceremony

McConnell’s honor guard post the colors at a Wichita River Festival military recognition ceremony, May 15, 2010, held at Century II in downtown Wichita, Kan. Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, recognized six Team McConnell Airmen and families during the ceremony for their significant volunteer contributions to the community. The families recognized represented the more than 5,610 Airmen stationed at McConnell. In 2009, Team McConnell Airmen accumulated more than 30,470 volunteer hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell Airmen save lives by donating blood

One hundred and twenty Team McConnell Airmen donated blood May 14, 2010, during a Red Cross blood drive at McConnell’s fitness center, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Volunteers collected 110 pints of blood from the Airmen. McConnell Air Force Base has hosted blood drives for approximately 35 years. McConnell personnel have donated more than 21,000 units of blood since 1975. For every five units the Red Cross collects at a McConnell, one unit is donated to the Wichita Veteran Affairs. In addition to helping the community, the donations save the Department of Defense money. Since January, McConnell’s Airmen have donated 247 units of blood saving DoD more than $11,000. McConnell’s next blood drive is July 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell's youth run 23 miles for America’s Kids Run

Tosha Stalter, Team McConnell family member, pins a runners registration sign on her daughter, Lana, 6, during the America’s Kids Run, May 15, 2010, at the fitness center, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lana ran the 1/2 mile event helping McConnell’s youth earn a total of 23 miles. Military family members in the United States and aboard participate in the America's Kids Run in conjunction with Armed Forces Day activities in May each year. McConnell’s youth program, which supports more than 2,150 children, organized the base event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell's youth run 23 miles for America’s Kids Run

Team McConnell family members participate in the America’s Kids Run, May 15, 2010, at the indoor track, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. America's Kids Run is the largest children's running event worldwide through participation on military bases in the United States and abroad. More than 35 Team McConnell family members including children, ages 5 to 18, ran 1/2 mile, 1 mile, and 2 mile events totaling 23 miles in the 25th America’s Kids Run. McConnell’s youth program, which supports more than 2,150 children, organized the base event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell congratulates CCAF graduates

More than 50 Team McConnell Airmen received their Community College of the Air Force degree from Col James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander during a ceremony, May 14, 2010, at the Dole Community Center, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Community College of the Air Force has awarded more than 350,000 degrees since it began in 1977. More than 70 percent of Air Force enlisted personnel have some college and more than 24 percent have an associate's degree or higher. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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2010 Bowl For Kids' Sake

Airman 1st Class Patrick Lara, 22nd Operation Group intelligence analysis, bowls during the 2010 Bowl For Kids’ Sake bowl-a-thon at the McConnell Air Force Base bowling alley, May 14, 2010. McConnell hosted the event, which contributes one-third of the foundation’s annual operating budget and is the single largest source of funds for the Big Brothers Big Sisters foundation. McConnell raised $16,742 from the 2009 Bowl For Kids’ Sake bowl-a-thon. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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Deb's Café opens new location

Team McConnell members socialize while sitting inside the recently relocated Deb’s Café May 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In its new location, customers have the opportunity to sit down with their food or choose items from the "Grab- N-Go" menu when time is running short. Deb’s Café is open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast is served until 10:30 a.m. to allow Team McConnell Airmen to grab a late breakfast. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Deb's Café opens new location

McConnell Airmen stand in line for the grand re-opening of Deb’s Café May 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Customers were given a chance to enter their names in a raffle for free coffee giveaways and coffee samples while waiting for their food. The new location will be able to serve more people with a variety of hot off the grill and pre-made meals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Deb's Café opens new location

Maj. Colin Huckins, 22nd Force Support Squadron commander, and 1st Lt. Kelly Morrison, 22nd Force Support Squadron flight commander, uncover a sign during the grand re-opening of the newly relocated Deb’s Café May 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The new location now features a revamped menu, new coffee bar and free wireless internet. Deb’s Café is now located inside the Robert J. Dole Community Center in what used to be the Rendezvous Café. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airmen attend Sexaul Assault Awareness luncheon

Lynn Emond, 22nd Air Refueling Wing sexual assault response coordinator, recognizes McConnell’s victim advocates April 30,2010, who volunteered \ 7,154 hours for the 2009 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Victim advocates respond to reports of sexual assault, providing assistance to victims. To qualify, they attend monthly training sessions, give numerous SAPR briefings to base personnel and help the SAPR office with prevention and education activities throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airmen attend Sexaul Assault Awareness month luncheon

McConnell Airmen go through a buffet line at the base chapel during the Sexual Assault Awareness month luncheon April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nationally, Sexual Assault Awareness month is observed in April and is utilized as a time to raise awareness and promote the prevention of sexual violence. Attendees of the luncheon were McConnell community partners Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center, Via Christi St. Joseph Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners and Team McConnell’s Sexual Assault Response Team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airmen attend Sexaul Assault Awareness month luncheon

Team McConnell members socialize during the Sexual Assault Awareness month luncheon April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the luncheon, McConnell’s victim advocates received certificates and letters signed by Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, commending them for their volunteer efforts for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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New flashlights detect alcohol

Officer Joshua Johnson, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, demonstrates the use of the Passive Alcohol Sensor IV on a common access card April 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The PAS IV senses the alcohol through small silent pump located near the mouth of the light that draws an air sample when a person speaks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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McConnell flag football team kicks off

The McConnell Air Force Base varsity flag football team competes against a Wichita State University intramural team during a Young Men's Christian Association spring league tournament, April 18, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The base team has 15 active-duty military members from different career fields. The team is currently playing in a six-week season for a position in the YMCA play-offs. Additionally, in October of 2010 at Kansas City, the team will play in a benefit tournament aimed at funding shelters for battered women. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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SDSU tour McConnell

Austin Selzler, a South Dakota State University aviation student, tests his skills as an air traffic controller on the air traffic control tower simulator during a tour April 22, 2010, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In addition to the tower simulator, the 12 visiting SDSU students toured a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, the isochronal inspection dock and the KC-135 simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Nicholas Mercurio)

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SDSU tour McConnell

A KC-135 Stratotanker engine sits in the isochronal inspection dock at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., April 22, 2010. The isochronal inspection, which occurs every 15 to18 months, is a thorough 10-day evaluation of historically documented aircraft trouble areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Nicholas Mercurio)

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