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Surviving: My first few weeks as a McConnell Airman

Master Sgt. Jason Hall, 22nd Operations Group boom operator, gives first-term Airmen a brief tour of the KC-135 Stratotanker May 17, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 21 first-term Airmen were given the opportunity to take the incentive flight to better understand the primary mission of the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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BMETS maintain medical mission

Senior Airman Connor Galvin, 22nd Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, monitors the revolutions per minute to ensure proper calibration on a centrifuge May13, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. BMETs maintain equipment and ensure constant temperatures for the freezers where blood, vaccines and medications are kept. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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BMETS maintain medical mission

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Seay, 22nd Medical Support Squadron biomedical equipment technician, calibrates a defibrillator May 13, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. BMETs service a wide variety of equipment such as dental chairs, sterilizers, defibrillators, x-ray equipment and blood pressure machines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Civic leader tour takes flight

Kansas civic leaders Dr. Jeff Colyer, Lt. Governor, Kan., and Terry Nelson, First State Bank of Norton vice chairman and a fifth generation Kansas farmer "fire" at the Virtual Interactive Combat Environment Trainer April 20, 2011, Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. More than 20 civic leaders from Wichita, Kan., partipated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Civic leader tour takes flight

Kansas civic leaders search through a container of protective equipment before riding a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle roll-over simulator April 20, 2011, Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. More than 20 civic leaders from Wichita, Kan., partipated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than five years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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McConnell welcomes WWII veterans

Team McConnell Members welcome World War II veterans after a trip to Washington, D.C. April 22, 2011, Wichita, Kan. A total of 185 veterans and guardians from the Central Prairie Honor Flight regional hub were greeted by more than 250 people including active duty, Guard and Reserve military members, American Legion Riders and local Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps members. The Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created to honor America's veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport America's veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit memorials dedicated to honor their service. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Valentine)
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McConnell volunteers honored

Madeleine Goodner, McConnell volunteer, presents Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, with a $812,780 check, representing the money the base saved because of volunteer efforts during 2010 April 21, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The check was presented during the 2011 Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony. Team McConnell members worked more than 38,000 volunteer service hours in 2010. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Congratulations to newest FTAC graduates

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated April 29, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airmen 1st Class Brian Diaz, Adam Hair, Tyler Harvey, Airman Alexander Herschbach, Airmen 1st Class Laura Valentine, Adam Clark and Shane Burgess. Second Row: Airmen 1st Class Allen Dube, Tyler Mendes, Joseph Barcinas, Airmen Nicholas French, Roger Marchese, James Worthington, Airmen 1st Class Kyle Schultz and Edward Horning. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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Kansas educators get a lesson on McConnell's children

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with Wichita-area educators during a deployment education briefing April 26, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The educators received handouts, a tour of a KC-135 Stratotanker and a walk-through of a deployment line. The experience gave the educators an understanding of the lives of Team McConnell children, and the issues these children face in terms of transitions and deployments. Currently, military child education is a focal point Air Force-wide and government-wide. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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McConnell children make 'trashy' art

Team McConnell children’s artwork sits on a table outside the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom April 22, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The children celebrated Earth Day 2011 by participating in a “Trashy Art Contest,” where all entries had to be made from at least 75 percent recyclable materials or items that would normally be thrown away. This event was part of the Live Green Program, which encourages people to reduce their carbon footprint, reuse the resources available and recycle. Air Force bases worldwide participated in a variety of Earth Day observances including beach, stream and base clean-ups, reusable bag and energy-efficient light bulb giveaways, art and writing contests and educational fairs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Civic leader tour takes flight

Members of McConnell's 2011 Civic Leader Tour are strapped into a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle roll-over simulator by Tech. Sgt. Norman Ramos,421st Combat Training Squadron instructor April 20, 2011, Joint Base Mcguire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. More than 20 civic leaders from Wichita, Kan., partipated in McConnell's first civic leader tour in more than five years.
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Civic Leader Tour takes flight

Thirty civic leaders and military members prepare to board a KC-135 Stratotanker for the 2011 Civic Leader Tour April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The overnight tour included stops at Scott AFB, Ill., and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. Community leaders witnessed a refueling mission and participated in a tour of the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center, where Airman are trained for upcoming deployments. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Michael Schocker)
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Airmen 'supply' McConnell

(Left to right) Staff Sgt. James Marsh, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron inbound supervisor, turns in previously issued body armor to Senior Airman Antonio Burton, 22nd LRS mobility technician April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Supply personnel inspect returned items for damage and cleanliness to insure the gear is serviceable for the next individual who uses the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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Airmen 'supply' McConnell

Mobility gear is stored in a warehouse for deployments and exercises April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron supply section is a key player in supporting McConnell’s mobility requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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Airmen 'supply' McConnell

Airman 1st Class Shamorris Herring, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron mobility technician, performs an annual inventory of mobility gear April 19, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The supply section recently helped McConnell Airmen deploy at a moment’s notice to support Operation Odyssey Dawn. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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Airmen 'supply' McConnell

Senior Airman Cody Kittle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault technician, takes a daily inventory of M-4 Carbines at McConnell’s weapons vault April 19, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Weapons are cleaned and inspected before being issued to Airmen who are deploying or participating in exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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22nd ARW member earns spotlight performer

Staff Sergeant Eric Frantz, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Commanders Action Group assistant NCOIC, prepares a unit mission brief for distinguished visitors, April 20, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Lafayette, Ind. native also is responsible for the All Calls and other strategic communication to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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CC hosts All Call

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at a commander’s call held in the base theater April 18, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the three commander’s calls, the commander recognized Team McConnell members for their outstanding work. Team McConnell members recently won a combined total of 29 Air Mobility Command and Air Force level-awards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Commissary promotes healthy living

Monique Brown, McConnell School Age Program program assistant, reads scavenger hunt items to her class of 8 to 12 year old children at the base commissary April 7, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The commissary promoted healthy eating and an active lifestyle to assist with Michelle Obama’s “Lets Move!” campaign. The campaign is aimed at lowering childhood obesity in the nation with the assistance and education of schools, community partners and parents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Family Festival of Fun unites military families

Team McConnell family members play with farm animals at the petting zoo during the Family Festival of Fun April 9, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The petting zoo was sponsored by the McConnell Officers Spouses’ Club. During the festival, various base organizations assisted with children activities to promote the “Month of the Military Child.” (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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