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Safety office protects McConnell

Staff Sgt. Latrica Davis and Staff Sgt. Daniel Sperry, 22nd Air Refueling Wing ground safety technicians, look at safety chords for damaged areas aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ground safety program assists in performing operational risk assessments at operational and occupational levels to include industrial, contractual, sports, recreation and traffic areas. Ground safety develops and maintains current Air Force Occupational Safety and Health standards, performs oversight, conducts major command ground safety program evaluations, performs mishap final evaluations and provides lessons-learned analysis to base units. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz
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Local landowners help save lives

McConnell neighboring landowners pose with aircrew members after participating in a Landowner’s Appreciation Flight July, 9, 2010. Sixteen local landowners participated in the flight which displayed McConnell’s appreciation for the landowner’s cooperation in the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. The BASH program has helped McConnell reduce the number of bird strikes by one-third. Each of McConnell’s 63 KC-135 Stratotankers costs approximately $39.6 million dollars. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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The Mission

A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels another Stratotanker during an air refueling mission. McConnell’s primary mission is to provide Global Reach by conducting air refueling and airlift missions where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Local landowners help save lives

Staff Sgt. Larry King, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, discusses his job as a KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator with Noreen Sholts, McConnell neighboring landowner, July 9, 2010. As a boom operator, Sergeant King flies more than three times a week to refuel a variety of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Local landowners help save lives

Jim Ash, McConnell neighboring landowner, views the Kansas landscape from a window in a KC-135 Stratotanker during the Landowner’s Appreciation Flight July 9, 2010. Seventeen local landowners participated in the flight which displayed McConnell’s appreciation for the landowner’s cooperation in the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Local landowners help save lives

Jim Ash, McConnell neighboring landowner, discusses aviation with Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, after a Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program briefing July 9, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Ash joined more than 15 other landowners for an orientation flight to thank neighboring landowners for their support for McConnell’s Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. More than 120 private properties are involved in Team McConnell’s mission to reduce bird strikes with aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Local landowners help save lives

Doug Watson, McConnell neighboring landowner, pets Vasi, a border collie for the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program July 9, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Using the dog to help relocate birds from property surrounding McConnell’s flight line is one of the most cost-effective methods for the BASH program, and has helped reduce the number of bird strikes by one-third. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Local landowners help save lives

Lt. Col. Stan Lawrie, 22nd Air Refueling Wing safety chief, talks with a Clark Sholts, McConnell neighboring landowner, before an orientation flight in a KC-135 Stratotanker July 9, 2010, Wichita, Kan. McConnell held a Landowner’s Appreciation Flight to thank neighboring landowners for their support for McConnell’s Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard program. The BASH program has helped the base reduce bird strikes by one third. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Airmen graduate FTAC course

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated July 16, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airman Shakeyla Bailey, Airman 1st Class Andrew Upton,Khalil Phillips,Tad Penrose and Adam Joachim. Back row: Airmen 1st Class Christopher Blackwell, John Holt, Aundrey R. Gilchrist, Justin Pistone, Craig Patty and Jesse McInnis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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22nd Air Refueling Wing members earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Bryant Warren, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Equal Opportunity NCOIC, reviews an equal opportunity report July 12, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base. In addition to his normal duties, Sergeant Warren is also the unit fitness manager for the wing staff agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell operates under new PT structure

Staff Sgt. Steve Harwell, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fireman, finishes his last sit up during an Air Force fitness assessment July 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base. Sergeant Harwell and three others tested under new standards implemented July 1. Under the new standards, Airmen will have to test bi-annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell operates under new PT structure

Anthony DiGregorio, 22nd Force Support Fitness Assessment Cell test administrator, demonstrates a proper sit-up during an Air Force fitness assessment July 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base. The Air Force implemented the use of new Physical Training standards July 1. Under the new standards, Airmen will have to test bi-annually. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell Airmen celebrate Independence Day

An Air Force humvee pulls Hearts Apart members aboard McConnell’s parade float as they toss candy and wave at a crowd during an Independence Day parade July 3, 2010, Derby, Kan. People enrolled in Hearts Apart are spouses and children of deployed service members. Approximately 350 Team McConnell Airmen participated in the parade. The parade included members of the local government community, different military branches members and veterans to commemorate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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McConnell Airmen celebrate Independence Day

Team McConnell Airmen and their families wave at a crowd during an Independence Day parade July 3, 2010, Derby, Kan. Approximately 350 Team McConnell Airmen participated in the parade. The parade included members of the local community, representatives from each of the military services and veterans to commemorate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Local hero becomes pilot for a day

Kamren Teague, 9, sits with his cousins, Joslyn, 14, and Jayden Martinez, 8, on an engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron recently reinstated the “Pilot for a Day” program that centers around helping children with terminal illnesses. Kamren is the program’s first “pilot” in several years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Local hero becomes pilot for a day

Kamren Teague, a 9-year-old from Wichita, Kan., operates a KC-135 Stratotanker flight simulator while his cousin Jayden Martinez, 8, observes, June 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from the 344th Air Refueling Squadron gave Kamren the opportunity to be a “Pilot for a Day” by providing him a personalized flight suit and allowing him to maneuver the flight simulator to experience first-hand how to operate the aircraft (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Local hero becomes pilot for a day

Kamren Teague, a 9-year-old from Wichita, Kan., who was recently diagnosed with Lymphoma, smiles as he becomes a member of the 344th Air Refueling Squadron as part of the “Pilot for a Day” program, June 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from the 344th ARS hosted Kamren and his family, helping them learn about McConnell’s flying operations, ensuring Kamren had a day to remember. The family also toured a KC-135 Stratotanker, a fire truck and the air traffic control tower. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell welcomes new commanders

Maj. Darrin DeReus, 22nd Comptroller Squadron commander, speaks about his aspirations as the new squadron commander during a change of command ceremony at the base chapel July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Major DeReus assumed command from the outgoing 22nd CPTS commander, Maj. Edward Marshall. The 22nd CPTS manages, supports and provides financial services to more than 5,615 base wide members with an economic impact of $453.6 million. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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McConnell welcomes new commanders

Airmen from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron render their first salute to Lt. Col. Mary Teeter, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony, July 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A formal change of command, such as this, affords Airmen the opportunity to publicly demonstrate their loyalty to the new commander. The change of command ceremony has survived as an integral part of the military’s heritage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Team McConnell Airmen load a KC-135 Stratotanker during a global response exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise was a U.S. Strategic Command-led exercise performed along with other Air Mobility Command bases. During the exercise, McConnell processed 94 personnel, generated four KC-135 Stratotankers with four more tankers supporting the exercise and processing 13.5 short tons of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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