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Spouses of McConnell make stop at Airman's Attic

Lorraine Ditch, coordinator for the Airman’s Attic, gives a brief tour and description of the facility to the Spouses of McConnell group, Sept 11. Mrs. Ditch explained how the Airman’s Attic is designed to reduce the cost of household items for junior enlisted members by providing them at no cost to military of the rank of senior airman and below and below. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Deployed Airmen can still hug their families goodnight

Jackie Parmenter, spouse of Tech. Sgt. Jason Parmenter, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, currently deployed, speaks with her husband an internet link Aug. 29 at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center. Sergeant Parmenter says he recently received a pillow case with a picture of his sons, Cory and Todd, and their pictures put a smile on his face. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Deployed Airmen can still hug their families goodnight

Master Sgt. Susan Smith, 22nd Mission Support Squadron, holds up a finished, etched pillow case Aug 29. Operation Rest is a program at the McConnell Airmen and Family Readiness Center allowing family members of deployed Airmen to either bring in photos or send photos through e-mail to the AFRC so the images can be pressed onto a pillowcase or T-shirt along with a personal message. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Wing leadership promotes Airmen accountability

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Smith, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Director of Staff, greets McConnell motorists with safe holiday wishes as they enter and leave McConnell’s main gate Aug. 30. Wing leadership spent the afternoon stopping motorist as an effort to ensure and prevent automobile mishaps and Airmen accountability over the extended Labor Day holiday weekend. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – A Team McConnell Member follows the bible scripture reading at the worship service during the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 26. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Chaplains (Capts.) Travis Sears and Kevin Hudson review the songs for worship service during the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 26. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Matthew Hansen, 16, son of Tech. Sgt. Brian Hansen, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron, adds a letter to the board during a game of scrabble at the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 25. Retreat members had several different activities in the evening to participate in such as games, movies and karaoke. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Autumn Sekerak, 3, daughter of Maj. Edward Sekerak, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron commander, roast marshmallows over a fire during the 22nd Maintenance Group Reunion and Reintegration Aug. 25 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan. Retreat members had several different activities to choice from ranging from archery and swimming to trap and rifle shooting. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Team McConnell members roast marshmallows in a fire camp during the 22nd Maintenance Group Reunion and Reintegration Aug. 25 at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan. Archery, horseback riding, trap and rifle shooting were among some of the activities retreat members could participate in. The day’s activities ended with a camp fire. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Camden Grove, 5, son of Capt. Stephen Grove, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pets “Sunshine” at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 25, while a 4-H employee looks. Retreat members had several different activities to choice from ranging from archery and swimming to trap and rifle shooting. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Master Sgt. Larry Stuart Jr., 22nd Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, guides his daughter Emily, 1, on “Sweet Pea,” during the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 25. Retreat members had several different activities to choose from ranging from archery and swimming to trap and rifle shooting. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt Chyrece Campbell)
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – A participant in the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat tries canoeing in the lake at the Rock Springs 4-H Center, near Junction City, Kan., Aug. 25. Archery, horseback riding, trap and rifle shooting were among some of the activities retreat members could choose from. More than 70 military members, some recently returned from deployment, and their families participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell
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Base chapel holds reunion and reintegration retreat

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The Rock Springs 4-H Center chapel, near Junction City, Kan., was one of many breath-taking views that Team McConnell members could see at sunset during the 22nd Maintenance Group reunion and reintegration retreat Aug. 24-26. More than 70 military members and their families participated in the 22nd MXG retreat. Retreat members could choose from several different activities ranging from archery and swimming to trap and rifle shooting. (photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Match-Up contest ends with block party

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. –Ulysses Martinez, right, and Micki Johnston, block party venders, participate in a dance-off during the base MatchUp block party Aug. 25. Mr. Martinez and Mrs. Johnston won best performers for their participation in the swing dancing portion of the competition. Until Aug. 31, Air Mobility Command personnel and their family members can participate in MatchUp, AMC's summertime program through which participants can win big prizes for participating in various activities at their bases. This year's program will award more than 9,600 prizes in 90 days. Players receive game pieces for participating in MatchUp designated events. For more information, visit the MatchUp Web site at http://www.amcmatchup.com/rules.aspx. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Match-Up contest ends with block party

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Senior Master Sgt. Rodney Hicks, left, a 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron member representing base first sergeants, races against Capt. Roger Lee, a 22nd Aeromedical-Dental Squadron member representing the 22nd Medical Group, during a soap box derby at the annual McConnell MatchUp block party here Aug. 25. The two finished the race in a tie. Until Aug. 31, Air Mobility Command personnel and their family members can participate in MatchUp, AMC's summertime program through which participants can win big prizes for participating in various activities at their bases. This year's program will award more than 9,600 prizes in 90 days. Players receive game pieces for participating in MatchUp designated events. For more information, visit the MatchUp Web site at http://www.amcmatchup.com/rules.aspx. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Match-Up contest ends with block party

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. –Team McConnell members participate in a canoe race Aug. 25 during the annual MatchUp block party at the base pool and pavilion. Until Aug. 31, Air Mobility Command personnel and their family members can participate in MatchUp, AMC's summertime program through which participants can win big prizes for participating in various activities at their bases. This year's program will award more than 9,600 prizes in 90 days. Players receive game pieces for participating in MatchUp designated events. For more information, visit the MatchUp Web site at http://www.amcmatchup.com/rules.aspx. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Wichita mayor visits McConnell

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer sits in the driver’s seat of a P19-B Striker as Senior Airman Angel Roman, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron, shows him the different controls used to suppress fire Aug. 27. The base fire department was one of multiple stops that Mayor Brewer made during his tour of McConnell Air Force Base. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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Wichita mayor visits McConnell

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Wichita Mayor Carl Brewer shakes hands with Senior Airman Jeremy Williams, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, after observing a Combat Skills Training during his tour at McConnell Aug. 27. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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Guest speaker is McConnell's own historian

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Steve Larsen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing historian, speaks to Team McConnell members Aug. 24 about current post-command issues. Mr. Larsen spoke to McConnell members as part of the education center’s Guest Speaker Series, which is a program open to all McConnell personnel that features free educational presentations primarily from speakers from learning institutions across Wichita. However, the next and final speaker in this year’s series will be Ambassador Paul Bremer, author and former administrator of the Coalition Provisional Authority, from Washington. His expertise is on terrorism and homeland security. The ambassador will give his presentation Sept. 15 during the 60th Anniversary Air Force Ball, which is scheduled from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Century II Convention Center in Wichita. For information about attending the ball, people should call their first sergeants. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)(Released)
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Officer runs down dream

Second Lt. Anthony D’Amato, 22nd Communications, Squadron sprints down the base track Aug 23. He is training to compete at the 11th annual Air Force Marathon at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 15. (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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