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President Bush passes through McConnell

Col. John Zazworsky, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, greets President George W. Bush upon his arrival at the McConnell Air Force Base/Boeing Aircraft plant runway June 15. The president visited the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and attended a political fundraiser before heading on to Crawford, Texas. (Photo by Senior Airman Jamie Train)
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President Bush passes through McConnell

President George W. Bush waves to onlookers as he steps out of Air Force One at the McConnell Air Force Base Boeing Aircraft Plant runway in Wichita June 15. The president visited the Boys and Girls Club of South Central Kansas and attended a political fundraiser before heading on to Crawford, Texas. (Photo by Senior Airman Jamie Train)
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Fathers enjoy a sunny-side up morning

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Hoover, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, and his son, Jeremy, 2 enjoy the annual Father’s Day breakfast at the McConnell Child Development Center, June 15. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Genevieve Morris)
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petting zoo

Tommy Cyphers, son of Staff. Sgt. Thomas Cyphers, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, gently hugs a chicken at the petting zoo June 14. Tommy, like many other children, was able to get up close and personal with the animals at the pool pavilion. Children from the School Age program attended as well as McConnell family members. The event was sponsored by the Mc Connell Library as one of the weekly activities for the summer reading program “Get a Clue.” Participants also received a MatchUP ticket. For more information about the reading program contact the library at 759-4207.(Photo by Erin Lewis)
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petting zoo

Eight-year-old Amanda Bost handles a chicken with care. Amanda took her time feeding and observing the animals at the petting zoo June 14 at the pool pavilion. The Mc Connell library sponsored the event as part of the summer reading program “Get a Clue.” She is the daughter of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Bost, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8. For more information about the reading program contact the library at 759-4207. (Photo by Erin Lewis)
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McConnell member recieves 2006 AF Weather award

Brig. Gen. Lawrence Stutzriem, Director of Weather, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air, Space and Information Operations, Plans and Requirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, and US AF Deputy to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, Washington, D.C., presents the 2006 Non Commissioned Officer AF Weather award to Tech. Sgt. Jeff Hall, 22nd Operations Support Squadron, at the Women’s Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 22.
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McConnell offers sports bike class

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing Safety Office is offering a new one-day sport bike class for McConnell members scheduled June 15 in Bldg 1127. The class will address safety procedures, techniques and operational risk management tips for sports bike riders. The class will be scheduled throughout the summer. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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Grill Safety

If grilling out, a favorite American pastime, is a part of people’s weekend plans this summer, extra precaution around the grill can prevent serious injury and still result in a belly full of great burgers.
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Air Force Tidbit: Respect for the United States flag

The 22nd Operations Group performs a Retreat ceremony June 7 in front of Bldg. 1. The OG renders proper respect for the United States flag. - No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the USA. The US flag will never be displayed upside down except as a signal of distress in instances of extreme danger to life or property. The flag should never be carried flat or horizontally, always aloft or free. The flag should never touch anything beneath it such as the ground, floor, water or merchandise. The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding or drapery and when hanged should always be allowed to fall free. The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled or damaged in any way. The flag should never be decorated, nor should it have attached to it, any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature. More information showing proper respect the US flag can be found in AFI 34-1201. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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What does "Old Glory" stand for?

With the evolution of the U.S., the flag has adapted various nick-names as Old Glory, Stars and Stripes, and Star Spangled Banner. It is known by the U.S. military as "the colors."
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Stafd delegates visit McConnell

Jim Richardson, military legislative assistant for U.S. Representative Todd Tiahrt; Chris Alsup, military legislative assistant for U.S. Representative John Carter; David Brown, military legislative correspondent for Senator Mel Martinez; and Maj. Craig Harding, Secretary of the Air Force/Financial Management Leader observe combat protection gear during a base tour May 29. The representatives visited to gain understanding of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s mission and daily operations. (Photo by Senior Airman Jamie Train)
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McConnell MatchUp contest kicks off

Anthony Bell, 22nd Services Squadron, helps Master Sgt. Lisa Yarber, 22nd Mission Support Squadron, register on-line for the MatchUP contest. The 22nd Services Squadron had computer log on stations displayed at the MatchUP kick-off June 1 at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom. (Photo by Erin Lewis)
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McConnell MatchUp winners recieve prize

David Rowden, 22nd Operations Group; holds a check for $500 from the MatchUP kick-off June 1. The check was presented by Colonel John Zazworsky, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander (far left) and Chief Master Sgt. James Mormon 22nd Operations Group (far right). (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell MatchUp winners recieve prize

Colonel Richard Wesche, 22nd Mission Support Group commander (far left); Chief Master Sgt. James Morman, 22nd Operations Group and Colonel John Zazworsky, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander (far right); surprise winner; Nikki Kene, 22nd Services Squadron lifeguard; with one of the two $500 cash prizes given away at the MatchUP kick-off June 1. (Courtesy photo)
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Kansas Guard engineers help restore Greensburg

The Kansas Air National Guard works to remove debris from Greensburg High School. (Photo by Army Sgt. Heather Wright)
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Kansas Guard engineers help restore Greensburg

Engineers from the Kansas Army National Guard and the Kansas Department of Transportation work together to restore order to Greensburg. (Photo by Army Sgt. Heather Wright)
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McConnell's Honor Guard participates in Memorial Day observance

McConnell’s Honor Guard members stand at ease during a ceremony at the 49th annual Memorial Day observance at Resthaven mortuary and cemetery in Wichita, May 28. Honor Guard members posted colors and performed a 21-gun salute during the ceremony to honor men and women who have passed away while serving in the U.S. Military. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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McConnell's Honor Guard participates in Memorial Day observance

McConnell’s Honor Guard members perform a rifle sequence more commonly known as a 21-gun salute at the 49th annual Memorial Day observance at Resthaven mortuary and cemetery in Wichita, May 28. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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Vice commander takes final flight at McConnell

Forrest Smith, 15, sprays his father, Col. T. Harrison Smith, Jr., 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, with water from a fire hose to celebrate Col. Smith’s final flight at McConnell. During his 23 years of service, he spent more than one year at McConnell and will serve his next assignment as commander of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, Manas Air Force Base, Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Train)
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Vice commander takes final flight at McConnell

Col. T. Harrison Smith, Jr., 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, gives a “thumbs-up” as he takes his final flight at McConnell flying a KC-135 Stratotanker. During his 23 years of service, he spent more than one year at McConnell and will serve his next assignment as commander of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, Manas Air Force Base, Kyrgyzstan. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jamie Train)
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