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The Legendary Drifters

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Larry McKnight, one of The Legendary Drifters, parades those in attendance through the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom for the final song during The Legendary Drifters concert, March 29. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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The Legendary Drifters

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Larry McKnight, Legendary Drifter, leads the audience in a dance around the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom as his fellow band members perform, March 29. Mr. McKnight was recruited by lead singer Logan Lee and has been with The Legendary Drifters for five years. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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The Legendary Drifters

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Logan Lee, lead singer of The Legendary Drifters performs, “Under The Board Walk,” during a concert at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, March 29, while his fellow members Larry McKnight and Paul Shields sing backup. The Legendary Drifters came to McConnell for their second time while on tour. Their first visit was in 2005. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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Airman Callen

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Katie Callen, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural craftsman, measures the necessary chemicals to make paint, March 16. The paint is used on Team McConnell aircraft when repairs or corrosion prevention measures are needed. Airman Callen works in the fabrication flight painting, sandblasting and fixing metal structures on the aircraft here at McConnell. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Morris)
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Airman Callen

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Katie Callen, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural craftsman, prepares to sand-blast items in preparation for painting, March 16. Airman Callen works in the fabrication flight painting, sandblasting and fixing metal structures on the aircraft here at McConnell. Airman Callen is one of three women in her shop. As early as the Revolutionary War, women served on the battlefield as nurses, water bearers, cooks, laundresses and saboteurs. Today, women make up nearly 20 percent of the Air Force. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Morris)
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Commander Boettcher retires

WICHITA, Kan. -- U.S. Navy Cmdr. Michael Boettcher presents his mother Lucie Boettcher and her husband John, with the national ensign during his retirement ceremony, March 14, held at the Naval Operational Support Center in Wichita. The retired naval aviator currently resides in Wichita and is employed as a flight safety instructor at Mid-Continent Airport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Trevino)
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Commander Boettcher retires

WICHITA, Kan. -- Navy Lt. Linda Ashford presents Cmdr. Michael Boettcher with a shadow box during his retirement, March 14, after 34 years of distinguished military service. The ceremony was held at Naval Operational Support Center in Wichita. Commander Boettcher held the position of commanding officer of the volunteer training unit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Trevino)
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Commander Boettcher retires

WICHITA, Kan. -- Navy Cmdr. Michael Boettcher salutes as he is piped aboard by Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Robert Cooke during his retirement, March 14, after 34 years of distinguished military service. Observing naval tradition, the ceremony was held at the Naval Operational Support Center in Wichita. Commander Boettcher began his military career serving four years enlisted in the Air Force. After he earned a bachelor of science in accounting, he was accepted in the Navy flight program. He earned his wings of gold in 1982 and has logged 4,500 hours flying helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ron Trevino)
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Base happenings March 27

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Selena Mejia, 8, daughter of Senior Airman Anthony Mejia, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, makes a fan during a session for the School Age Program at the Robert J. Dole Community Center, March 19. The program provides a place for active-duty dependents to stay while public schools are on holiday and during after school hours. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Base happenings March 27

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Rumsey Helms, 22nd Operations Group, provides a group of Hickman Mills High School Marine junior reserve officer training corps students with a tour of a KC-135 simulator at McConnell, March 19. The simulator provides pilots with extensive training for all take-off, landing procedures and weather conditions. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Base happenings March 27

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Tonya McKinney, 22nd Comptroller Squadron, watches as Col. James C. Vechery, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, fills out a form for the Air Force Assistance Fund in his office, March 18. The Air Force Assistance Fund supports four official Air Force charities; the Air Force Village Foundation, Inc.; the Air Force Aid Society, Inc.; the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation; and the Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Base happenings March 27

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Tonya McKinney, 22nd Comptroller Squadron, assists Chief Master Sgt. James Morman, 22nd Air Refueling Wing interim command chief, with filling out the Air Force Assistance Fund form in his office, March 18. The Air Force form 2561 is available at www.afassistancefund.org. Anyone can donate by cash, check or payroll deduction from their Air Force pay. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Base happenings March 27

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Monaye Sanders, daughter of Master Sgt. Diedra Sanders, 22nd Comptroller Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. King Sanders, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, gives her jumping rope presentation to Beth Drescher, county extension agent, during a 4-H day at the School Age Program, March 20. The children of the program were given pointers on public speaking, presentation material, pronunciation and language to improve communication skills. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)
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Base happenings March 20

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Outdoor Recreation has relocated to building 1349, the former Defense Reutilization Management Office located next to the 22nd Security Forces Dog Kennels. The Outdoor Recreation offers base fishing permits, special trips, inflatable jumpers, camping equipment, home improvement tools and many other miscellaneous items. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members practice a tactical withdrawal after rescuing a simulated victim, Feb. 1. The team sets up a protective barrier while other team members extract the victim to remove them from harm’s way. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services member throws a box containing a cell phone through a window during a training event in base housing, Feb. 1. The cell phone allows the team a direct line of communication with suspects inside of a building. Communication is the first step employed by the team during a hostage or barricade situation to try and end the situation without the use of force. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services designated marksman takes a position during a barricade training scenario in base housing, Feb. 1. The designated marksman serves a vital role in providing the assault team with situational intelligence while also serving as an additional line of defense should hostilities escalate. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members apprehend a mock suspect during a vehicle scenario in base housing, Feb. 1. Following apprehension, suspects are turned over to a separate investigative agency for questioning. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Emergency Services members repel down a wall during training, Feb. 1. Repelling is a maneuver used by the team to reach difficult locations quickly. Repelling into a situation can also afford them the element of surprise. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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McConnell EST members in action

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A Team McConnell Emergency Services member draws his weapon on a suspect during an apprehension scenario, Feb. 1. EST members use verbal commands when apprehending suspects to promote cooperation and to reduce the need for use of force. (Photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Stowers)
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