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McConnell welcomes new commanders

Col. Allan Day, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Mary Teeter, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony July 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The passing of the guidon symbolizes Colonel Teeter assuming command from the outgoing 22nd AMXS commander, Lt. Col. William Holt. The 22nd AMXS is one of three squadrons within the 22nd MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell welcomes new commanders

Maj. Jason Harris, 22nd Security Forces Squadron commander, speaks to Team McConnell Airmen after accepting his role as the new commander of the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Major Harris assumed command from Lt. Col. Lee Curoe. The mission of the 22d SFS is to provide a safe and secure environment at home and abroad. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Airmen attend beach party

Clowns from the Ambassadors of Good Will Clown association make a balloon hat for Allison Mehringer, 8, daughter of Master Sgt. Jonathan Mehringer, 22nd Security Forces Squadron installation security superintendent, during a beach party July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Force Support Squadron is responsible for providing the best quality of life programs for more than 5,615 military personnel and their family members. The party gave Team McConnell members time to participate in outdoor activities and safely prepare for the Fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend beach party

Team McConnell Airmen and their families receive free food during a beach party July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Force Support Squadron organized the event with sponsored assistance from funds of the Year of the Air Force Family, Friends of McConnell and local community businesses. The party gave Team McConnell members time to participate in outdoor activities and safely prepare for the Fourth of July holiday. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend beach party

Mason Carr, 9, and Connor Ireland, 10, compete in a sand castle contest during a beach party July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The party included treasure hunts, sidewalk chalk art and canoe races for Team McConnell members and their families. The festivities gave Team McConnell members an opportunity to relax with family members before the Fourth of July weekend. More than 850 Team McConnell members attended the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend beach party

Team McConnell Airmen and their families dig for “buried treasure” during a beach party by the outdoor pool July 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The party included free food stands, music and approximately 20 door prizes. The festivities gave Airmen an opportunity to relax with family members before the Fourth of July weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Heat stress

Airman Troy Howard, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, sweats while applying safety wire to an engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 22, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the summer, heat injuries and conditions are something all McConnell Airmen should be aware of and take steps to prevent. To protect themselves and each other, Airmen should remember to drink plenty of water, wear lightweight, light-colored and loose-fitting clothing and limit sun exposure during the mid-day hours. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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22nd Maintenance Group member earns spotlight performer

Senior Airman Melissa Hof, 22nd Maintenance Group knowledge operations manager, assists Celeste Stubblefield, 22nd MXG executive administrative assistant, with reviewing an awards package. In addition to her normal duties, the Bayard, Neb., native is also the functional area records manager, decoration and evaluation monitor for the 22nd MXG. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Staff Sgt. Tyler Overman, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault NCOIC, discusses weapon distribution procedures with Tech. Sgt. Michael Fridley, 22nd LRS individual protective equipment NCOIC, June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd LRS Airmen issue weapons to personnel deploying or participating in operational exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Tech. Sgt. Michael Fridley, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment NCOIC, verifies the names and bags for Airmen participating in an exercise with Staff Sgt. Myrick Bell, individual protective equipment assistant NCOIC, June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Exercises help prepare Team McConnell Airmen to mobilize the wing for short-notice deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Airman Catherine Nelson, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller and Staff Sgt. Michael Boardman, patrolman, review their mobility folders during a global response exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The mobility folders contain documents pertaining to each Airmen’s medical history, emergency contact data, legal documents and dog tags that are required to deploy. Airmen from the 22nd SFS were among the selected groups tasked to participate for the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes global response exercise

Airman 1st Class Dusty Parsons, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron weapons vault specialist, prepares an M-4 rifle for personnel during an exercise June 24, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Weapons are cleaned and inspected before being issued to Airmen deploying or participating in exercises. The 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron maintains and provides equipment to McConnell Airmen for use during training exercises and real-world deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Airmen graduate FTAC course

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated July 1, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airmen 1st Class Matthias Joe, Joshua Hinrichs, Casey Johnson, Luis Lovato Jr. and Airman Kassandra Ryman. Back row: Airman Eric Laurence, Airmen 1st Class Scott Campbell, Geoffrey Brew, Terell Douglas and Dimitry Glebovsky. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Staff Sgt. Joshua Stokes, 185th Iowa Air National Guard instrument and flight control technician, calibrates and adjusts probes that measure fuel quantity on a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fuel probes are replaced almost every week, or when needed, ensure the aircraft maintains a correct measure of fuel. The instrument and flight control systems shop is the first to respond if anything malfunctions with avionics systems, radar, video display, automatic flight control and fuel management systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Senior Airman Christine Lea, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control technician, browses avionics system maintenance technical orders, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Digitalized technical orders allow the maintenance group to have the most accurate and up-to-date information distributed electronically in the least amount of time. TOs are constantly updated to prevent downtime for maintenance, increasing operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Staff Sgt. Shane Klinkosh, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control technician removes a vertical gyro from a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircraft’s autopilot feature relies on the gyro to help determine how to maneuver the aircraft safely and precisely. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrument, flight control systems Airmen

Staff Sgt. Shane Klinkosh, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Stokes, 185th Air National Guard, instrument and flight control technicians, check a fuel gage flow indicator inside a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuel flow indicators are replaced every two weeks and must be fully functional for pre and post-flight tests. The 22nd Maintenance Squadron provides maintenance for the 63 assigned KC-135 aircraft assigned to the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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First to respond: Instrumental, flight control systems Airmen

Senior Airman Christine Lea, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control technician, climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker June 3, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Instrument and flight control systems Airmen inspect and repair malfunctions in avionics systems, radar, recording systems and video display systems several times a month to retain their mission-ready capability. The diversity of the avionics systems on the KC-135 requires Airmen to be accustomed to various systems while also having the skills to maintain and repair them. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Flint family earns YoAFF spotlight

(From top to bottom, left to right) Staff Sgt. Louis Flint, III, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron domestic engineer, his wife Melissa, homemaker and key spouse member, Lily, 6, and Louie, 3 earned the McConnell Year of the Air Force Family Spotlight award. (courtesy photo)
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22nd Medical Support Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Daniel Mills, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, performs maintenance on a hematology system June 28, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The hematology system is one of five instruments that Sergeant Mills maintains and operates. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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