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LRS unit drives McConnell

The 70th Medium Truck Detachment gathers for a prayer before a convoy mission, June 20, 2009, Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq. McConnell’s 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations unit has had personnel assigned to 36 Joint Expeditionary Taskings to Arifjan, Kuwait. As a whole unit, they have moved more than 936,000 tons of cargo, accomplished 540 outside the wire missions and drove 1.4 million miles throughout treacherous Iraqi roads. The vehicle operations unit deployments average a total of nine months, to include basic combat convoy course training at Camp Bullis, Texas. (courtesy photo)
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LRS unit drives McConnell

Staff Sgt. Michael Glaser, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator/dispatcher, inspects the moving parts of a 10,000 pound capacity forklift Aug. 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The vehicles are inspected after a customer returns it and on a daily basis to ensure operational and safety standards are met. The vehicle operations unit currently has vehicles available for loan out to personnel for official travel during temporary duty orders at McConnell. The unit currently has a fleet of 63 vehicles valued at $2.4 million. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Change of command for 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron

Airmen from a logistics readiness flight render their first salute to the incoming 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, Lt. Col. John O’Connor, during the 22nd LRS change of command ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom July 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The mission of the 22nd LRS is to provide timely, efficient and effective logistical support and combat ready Airmen to ensure global reach through air refueling and airlift worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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LRS unit drives McConnell

Staff Sgt. Austin Hogue, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operations control dispatcher, organizes dispatching requests at the vehicle operations control center Aug. 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The control center averages approximately 900 vehicle requests a month. Requests are submitted by the unit’s vehicle control officer through the McConnell vehicle operations SharePoint site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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McConnell hosts Family Night

Team McConnell Airmen and family members play checkers during a “Family Night” event at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom July 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event included “build your own sandwiches,” desserts, bingo games and prizes. This 22nd Force Support Squadron monthly event is one of many base events offered to military families as a platform for quality bonding time. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend Happy Hour

Bernie McGrenahan, comedian, speaks to Team McConnell Airmen about the consequences of careless drinking and sexual assault during the “Happy Hour” comedy tour at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, Aug. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Bernie entertained Airmen with jokes and provided an inspirational message that encourages Airmen to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, motivating them to follow a more healthy and productive way of life. McConnell AFB leadership continually research and take advantage of new ways to educate Airmen about living a healthy lifestyle, taking care of their wingmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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YoAFF Spotlight award winners

(From top to bottom, left to right) Kaitlyn Moushey, 14, Master Sgt. Patrick Moushey, 22nd Maintenance Squadron production supervisor, Susan Moushey, postal clerk and key spouse member, and Colton, 11, earned the McConnell Year of the Air Force Family Spotlight award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Airman Category, Senior Airman Tina Girdano, 22nd Medical Support Squadron
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Civilian Category I, Vickie Hayden, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Senior Noncommissioned Officer Category, Senior Master Sgt. Charles Jetton, 384th Air Refueling Squadron
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Civilian Category II, Robert Clapp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety Office
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Honor Guard Category, Airman 1st Class Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron
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Top 3 award scholarship

Senior Master Sgt. Vivian Bolden, left, 22nd Force Support Squadron professional development coordinator and Top 3 president, and Senior Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, right, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft maintenance unit assistant superintendent and Top 3 vice president, present Tech. Sgt. Mary Nelson, 22nd Aerospace Medical Group optometry clinic NCO, a check for $100. Sergeant Nelson was chosen as the winner because of her quality of writing for this quarter’s essay topic, “If you are non-deployable, should you be able to stay in the Air Force?” The scholarship is presented each quarter to the winner of the essay contest and is open to all active-duty military, grades E-1 through E-6. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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185th ARW visits McConnell

Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, meet with Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, July 21, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Thirty-one Airmen from organizations in the 185th ARW visited McConnell in preparation for an upcoming 2011 Operational Readiness Inspection where both wings will be assessed concurrently. The 185th ARW interacted with their organizational counterparts from McConnell for an un-official work area familiarization and to initiate communication between the inspection points of contact. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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22nd Medical Group members earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Stacey Clouse, 22nd Medical Support Squadron acquisition and customer service NCOIC, grabs a bottle to build a medical deployment kit. Sergeant Clouse is in charge of a flight that sees every deployer and maintains War Reserve Materiel such as Individual First Aid Kits and Aircraft Kits. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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AETC briefing team delivers special duty message

Master Sgt. Wildon Scrivner, USAF Recruiter Screening team member, speaks to Team McConnell members about the benefits and requirements as an Air Force recruiter during the Air Education and Training Command special duty briefing July 22, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The AETC special duty team briefed Airmen on how to become a recruiter, military training leader and military training instructor. The team travels to Air Force bases worldwide to share information and dispel rumors about special duty assignments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Local judge briefs JA Airmen

Jeff Syrios, 18th Judicial District Court judge, speaks to Judge Advocate Airmen about new domestic laws in Kansas July 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Judge Syrios is part of McConnell’s Honorary Commander program, which provides a platform for McConnell and community leaders to exchange information. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell hosts newcomer’s briefing

Airman 1st Class Erik Ippel, 22nd Security Forces Squadron installation security constable, briefs a group of newly arrived Team McConnell Airmen about base security procedures during “McConnell Right Start” July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The right start program gathers all mandatory in-processing agencies at one location for one day to ease accountability on requirements for deployment ready Airmen. Right Start operates every Tuesday and processes approximately 45 to 65 personnel a month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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'Splashdown' concludes at McConnell

Children from McConnell’s summer reading program eat lunch at the pool pavilion, July 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The luncheon was open to all summer reading program participants and their families. This event celebrated the completion of this year’s program theme, “Splashdown,” which encouraged children to read and cool-off during the months of June and July. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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'Splashdown' concludes at McConnell

Brian Wendling, a professional juggler, performs a lasso trick with children from McConnell’s summer reading program at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, July 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This performance marked the end of the 2010 Summer Reading Program, “Splashdown.” Brian combines juggling, comedy and audience participation into entertainment for the family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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