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McConnell celebrates the Fourth

Lt. Col. John Zazworksy, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, and his wife, Monica, greet the public with a salute and a wave during the annual parade July 4, in Derby. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Morris)

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McConnell celebrates the Fourth

Team McConnell members march in formation during the annual parade July 4, in Derby. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Morris)

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McConnell Chiefs award scholarship winner

Members from the McConnell Chief’s Group present a $100 scholarship to Senior Airman Timothy Vojak, Jan 9, at the Chisolm Trail dining facility for his winning essay entry. Scholarships are awarded by the chiefs group quarterly; up to eight scholarships per year. The chief’s group actively supports the enlisted community by providing the opportunity to receive assistance towards furthering Airmen’s education. Scholarship participants are restricted to active duty members E-1 to E-6. Applications and more information can be found outside the education office at the Robert J. Dole center or people can contact Chief Master Sgt. Steve Herdler at 759-3605. (Photo by Airmen 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

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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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McConnell congratulates First Term Airman's Center graduates

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s First Term Airman’s Center class who graduated Aug. 28. Front row: Airmen 1st Class Baily Zimmerman, Talisha Brittingham, Delano Savage, Kaydian Graham and Airman Megan Tetreault. Middle row: Airmen 1st Class Robert Snyder, Nathaniel Salas, Dwayne Barber, Jonathan Whitlow, Brett Jones, Justin Robinette, Joseph Towne and Airman Sarah Fiquet. Back row: Senior Airman Theodore Dinwiddie, Airmen 1st Class Kevin Phillips, Sean Moore, Adrian Ramirez, Avery Kahookaulana-Sulprizio, Airmen Tim Carter and Chase Millward. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Suttles)

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McConnell congratulates its newest staff sergeants

Team McConnell’s newest staff sergeant selectees that attended the promotion release party, pose for a group photograph Aug. 21 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Out of 303 eligible Airmen, 144 Airmen were selected to promote to the grade of staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maria Ruiz)

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McConnell congratulates newest SMSgt selects

Meet Team McConnell’s newest senior master sergeant selects: Master Sgts. Toby Beadnell, Stephen Galbraith, Jeremy Kitzhaber, Brian Ward, Nathan Mesta, and Justin Johansen. Not pictured: Master Sgt. Michael Wilsey. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)

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McConnell donates blood: Units save lives

The American Red Cross members team up with Team McConnell to collect blood during a blood drive at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Dec. 4, 2009. Blood donors here provided 141 units of blood to the organization. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jamie Train)

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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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McConnell establishes new 'dorm details' program

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman Timothy Head, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, takes out the garbage from the gazebo area of the Airmen dorms July 25. Airman Head, as well as all of the dorm residents, is responsible for keeping the dorms clean by following a “details” schedule that lists cleaning responsibilities. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

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McConnell establishes new 'dorm details' program

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Wall, 350th Air Refueling Wing, wipes off a coffee table in the common area of the Airmen dorms July 24. Airman Wall, as well as all of the dorm residents, is responsible for keeping the dorms clean by following a “details” schedule that lists cleaning responsibilities. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)

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McConnell exercise

McConnell's underwent a generation exercise April 27-30, which tested the base's ability to provide strategic airpower in a moments notice.

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McConnell families come together for costume ball

Alexia Hebert, 1, and Liam Hebert, 3, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron family members, dance the night away during Neowallah Ball at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 30, 2009. The Neowallah Ball is an annual costume ball for Team McConnell members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell families come together for costume ball

Team McConnell members enjoy food during the Neowallah Ball at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 30, 2009. Neowallah Ball is an annual Halloween festival for Team McConnell members. More than 28 volunteers assisted with the event by providing set-up, serving food, running games and clean-up. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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McConnell families come together for costume ball

Allie Beckinhauer, 2, 22nd Operations Group family member, roars like a tiger during the Neowallah Ball at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 30, 2009. More than 700 Team McConnell members attended the party. The McConnell Youth Center has hosted this event since 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)

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