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Family Safety key to fire prevention week

Staff Sgt. Alfred Mines, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps a child try on firefighters’ protective equipment to help promote fire safety week Oct. 9, 2012, Wichita, Kan. Several McConnell firefighters supported fire prevention week by demonstrating their equipment and personnel at the Sedgwick County Zoo. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

U.S. Air Force Thunderbird No. 3 performs a preflight check prior to take-off during the 2012 “Wings Over McConnell” Open House and Air Show Sept. 30, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The airshow showcased the military’s capability and precision with performers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

A U.S. Army Golden Knight member jumps out during the Golden Knights performance over McConnell Air Force Base., Kan. The Knights performed during the 2012 “Wings over McConnell” Open House and Air Show. The base opened its gates to the public to showcase its Airmen and mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

Jason Newburg, aerobatics pilot, maneuvers in the air during the 2012 “Wings Over McConnell” Open House and Air Show Sept. 30, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Newburg was one of several pilots to showcase the capabilities of smaller propeller-powered planes to the crowds at the air show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

Lt. Col. Greg Moseley, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds commander, recognizes Capt. Blaine Jones, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds opposing solo pilot, during a “FARKLE” ceremony Sept. 29, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. FARKLE ceremonies, or Family and Relatives, Kinfolk, Loved-ones, and Everyone else, are the Thunderbirds' way of showing their support for fellow team members when an air show takes place in that member's home state. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

The Happy Racers perform for students at Wineteer Elementary School Sept. 28, 2012, Wichita, Kan. The band played at the school before performing at McConnell Air Force Base the day before the 2012 “Wings Over McConnell” Open House and Air Show. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

Sgt. 1st Class J.D. Berentis, U.S. Army Golden Knights gold demonstration team leader, and Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Peregrin, U.S. Army Golden Knights gold demonstration team member, monitor wind speeds by watching streamers Sept. 28, 2012, Wichita, Kan. The Golden Knights were in town for the 2012 “Wings Over McConnell” Open House and Air Show, a free event the base sponsored to enhance the public awareness of Air Force life and showcase Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Presgraves, U.S. Army Golden Knights Gold Team demonstration member, points to the sky as his fellow demonstration team members begin their show Sept. 28, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Presgraves, the first jumper, narrated their performance as he waited for his teammates to land. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Wings Over McConnell showcases Airmen

Wichita Collegiate School students enter a mobile exhibit that showcases the history of the Tuskegee Airmen Sept. 26, 2012, Wichita, Kan. The traveling exhibit was on base along with a restored P-51 Mustang painted to match the airplanes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen during the 2012 “Wings Over McConnell” Open House and Air Show Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Strongman breaks record in preparation for Wings Over McConnell

Mike Kirsch, Strongman, speaks to local media outlets Sept. 26, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Kirsch will attempt to break another record during the Wings Over McConnell Open House Air Show Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Strongman breaks record in preparation for Wings Over McConnell

Mike Kirsch, Strongman, pulls a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 26, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., in preparation for the Wings over McConnell Open House and Air Show. Kirsch will attempt to break another record during the air show Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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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, calls out a number during a game of bingo in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom August 21, 2012. Bingo is just one of the many programs and events Vorderlandwehr oversees for the community center on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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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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Sharing, creating comunity awareness

Team McConnell and local law enforcement agencies participate in the National Night Out event at Rock River Rapids August 6, 2012, Derby, Kan. This was the 29th annual NNO event to raise awareness in the community about crime and drug prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Sharing, creating comunity awareness

Senior Airman Erik Ippel, 22nd Security Forces Squadron police services journeyman, helps children as they explore a Humvee on display at the National Night Out event August 6, 2012, Derby, Kan. Local law enforcement agencies gather at the annual event to raise awareness in the community about crime and drug prevention. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. 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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