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McConnell Airmen participate in Sundowner Parade

Team McConnell family members participate in Wichita’s Sundown Parade May 7, 2010, downtown Wichita, Kan. Family members of deployed spouses were encouraged to ride the new float created by Airmen of the 22nd Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight and the 22nd Operations Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell Airmen participate in Sundowner Parade

Team McConnell Airmen carry the base’s banner during the annual Sundowner Parade for Wichita’s River Festival May 7, 2010, downtown Wichita, Kan. It is tradition for the two youngest Airmen to have the honor of holding the banner for events to display community support. McConnell’s participation allows the local community to see up close diverse the faces of Team McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell Airmen participate in Sundowner Parade

McConnell’s Base Honor Guard leads the way for the annual Sundowner Parade May 7, 2010, downtown Wichita, Kan. The parade had an estimated attendance of 40,000 people. The McConnell Honor Guard's primary mission is to represent Airmen to the local community by showcasing Air Force precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell Airmen participate in Sundowner Parade

McConnell’s Base Honor Guard prepare for the annual Sundowner Parade May 7, 2010, downtown Wichita, Kan. More than 200 Airmen represented McConnell during the Sundowner Parade. The parade traditionally marks the beginning of the Wichita River Festival which lasts ten days and is the only event of its size held in the Mid-West during May. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell Airman wins 2010 NCAA award

Maj. Colin Huckins, 22nd Force Support Squadron commander, presents a check to Tech Sgt. Darren Robinson, 22nd Maintenance Squadron isochronal dock controller, in the amount of $2,500 May 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Robinson was the third place winner of the 2010 Air Force Hoops online bracket tournament for the men’s basketball National Collegiate Athletic Association. The bracket tournament was an Air Force Services March madness raffle. More than 14,000 Airmen participated in the raffle Air Force-wide. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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344th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Christopher Harris, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, explains his job to 15 Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Wichita North High during a mid-air refueling flight May 7, 2010. Airman Harris flies approximately three times a week to refuel a variety of aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Amn Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

Members of the American Gold Star Mothers Kansas chapter pose for a group photo after participating in an air refueling flight May 4, 2010. The American Gold Star Mothers, a national organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of the country, not only toured McConnell and learned about its mission they each provided heartfelt accounts of how they joined the group. (courtesy photo)
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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels another Stratotanker during an refueling mission May 4, 2010. 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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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

Capt. Derek St. John, 350th Air Refueling Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, describes the navigational controls of a KC-135 Stratotanker simulator to Joseph and Matthew Lane, family members of a Gold Star Mother May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Joseph and Matthew lost their brother Spc. David Lane during combat in 2007. Gold Star Mothers’ members keep the memory of their departed sons and daughters alive by helping other mothers who have lost a child serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

Master Sgt. Kevin Scheer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight chief, briefs Joseph Lane, Matthew Lane, Kathie Echols and Roderick Phiele, on the inspection process of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen family members of the Kansas Gold Star Mothers a tour as the mothers flew on a Stratotanker. The Gold Star Mothers is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter during their service in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Team McConnell greets new honorary commanders

Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife Lisa talk to Wayne Roberts, Honorary Commander to Maj. Vincent Casquejo, 22nd Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 2010 Honorary Commander Change of Command ceremony May 5, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ceremony acknowledge honorary commanders who have dedicated their time as part of Team McConnell, and formally introduced the incoming honorary commanders to the base leadership. Honorary commanders are civilian leaders from the community who are paired with each unit commander to learn the different aspects of Air Force way of life and McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker and author, discusses the ability to view a situation from different perspectives to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing leadership during an meeting April 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Sinek’s speech focused on the importance of an organization’s structure and how to motivate people who work within the organization. Sinek has spoken at various bases around the world, hoping to enhance the Air Force’s future by teaching Airmen the art of inspiring people. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels another Stratotanker during an refueling mission April 29, 2010. 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/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hollaway, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates to Simon Sinek, motivational speaker, how to lower a KC-135 Stratotanker boom during a refueling flight April 29, 2010. Mr. Sinek took part in an operational refueling mission to view firsthand McConnell’s refueling mission. McConnell is host to the largest Stratotanker base in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker and author of “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action,” discusses pre-flight information with Lt. Col. Gary Spillman, 22nd Maintenance Group vice commander, April 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Sinek joined Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing on a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refueling mission. Mr. Sinek has spoken at various bases around the world, hoping to enhance the Air Force’s future by teaching Airmen the art of inspiring people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, salutes Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, after receiving his Legion of Merit Medal May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, gives a briefing on Team McConnell’s air refueling mission during an honorary commander orientation tour Oct. 29, 2009, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Honorary commanders are local community partners who are paired with each unit commander for a year or more and learn more about McConnell’s mission, assets and programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, tees off at the Tallgrass Golf Course while his team-mates watch during the VIP Golf Tournament Oct. 12, 2009, Wichita, Kan. More than 45 Team McConnell Airmen and local community leaders played in the 18-hole event consisting of 12 teams with four players each. Col. Weiss’ team placed first in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, and Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, congratulate retired Col. Michael Dillard, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force with a gift July 8, 2009, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Knucklebuster award banquet recognizes Airmen

McConnell’s Knucklebusters Award Banquet recognized the accomplishments of Team McConnell’s best maintainers April 30, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Thirty-five out of 115Team McConnell maintainers received awards. The Knucklebusters Awards Banquet is an annual base event held to recognize maintainers for being the best in their field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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