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McConnell congratulates newest FTAC graduates

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated January 21, 2011 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airmen 1st Class Ashley Roames, Melanie Grier, Teah Holden, Kenneth Childs, Karina Passi and Jeremy Janes. Second Row: Airmen 1st Class Justin Schultz, Joseph Giandalia, Airman Basic Oscar Espinoza, Airman Steven Carley, Airman 1st Class Jesse Hamblin and Christian Brathwaite. Back Row: Airman Daniel Craven, Airman 1st Class Brian Gonzalez, Joseph Gordon, Garret Johnson, Clayton Jarrard and Ethan Harris. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen pay their respect to a fallen Soldier

Approximately 600 Airmen lined the streets to pay respect to a fallen servicemember, Jan 14, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Eric Nettleton’s remains were transported to McConnell from Dover Air Force Base, Del. The family was escorted by the Kansas Patriot Guard Riders. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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22nd MDG picks up 21 AMC-level awards

The 22nd Medical Group mural is visible in one the most viewed areas in the clinic Jan. 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Recently the medical group received 21 Air Mobility Command-level awards. The mural illustrates one of the many ways the medical group supports McConnell and AMC. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Congratulations to NCO Professional Enhancement Course grads

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Course graduates, who graduated Jan. 14, 2011 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Staff Sgts. Pierre Givens, Ana Maria Martin, Anthony Lane, Montez Robinson, Kahlila Mutidi and James Baluyot. Back row: Staff Sgts. Ben Nichols, Larry Furlough, Earl Fisher, Larry Head, Kevin Franklin, Tech. Sgt. Andy Lester and Staff Sgt. Jake Bryers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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373rd TS ensures Stratotankers legacy

Tech. Sgt. Dustin Dulier, 373rd Training Squadron, Det. 8, KC-135 Stratotanker aerospace propulsion instructor and productions superintendent, briefs students on the operation of the exhaust section of a KC-135 aircraft power unit January 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training unit is an identical mock-up of the KC-135 APU, and assists with hands-on training in a classroom setting. The 373rd TS is one of four training squadrons worldwide that train aircraft maintenance Airmen from 35 tanker bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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373rd TS ensures Stratotankers legacy

Staff Sgt. James Pope, 906th Air Refueling Squadron guidance and control technician, and Tech.Sgt. Russell Wilson, 6th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron guidance and control technician, review electronic technical orders while Tech. Sgt. Andrew Shepherd, 373rd Training Squadron, Det. 8, KC-135 Stratotanker instrument and flight control systems instructor, discusses flight displays, January 10, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Training classes at the 373rd TS vary from two days, to four weeks. The 373rd TS held 405 courses during 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Base firefighters heat things up

McConnell firefighters extinguish a fire utilizing the roll on method on an aircraft propane fire trainer at the fire training area Aug. 10, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Using the roll on method simulates applying a foam blanket to extinguish a running fuel fire. The aircraft propane fire trainer simulates multiple aircraft situations to include engine, landing gear, auxiliary power unit and interior fires. (courtesy photo)
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Base firefighters heat things up

McConnell firefighters approach a portable car fire trainer to douse a simulated engine fire at the fire training area, Dec. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The car trainer replicates various vehicle fire emergencies such as engine, multiple passenger compartment and fuel spill fires. The simulator allows the operator to safely control the training scenario fires. (courtesy photo)
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Commander's call highlights Team McConnell's accomplishments

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at a commander’s call held in the base theater Jan. 5, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During commander’s calls, the commander recognizes Airmen for their outstanding work and speaks to base personnel about current and upcoming missions and events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Commander's call highlights Team McConnell's accomplishments

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, recognizes Mary Eary, 22nd Mission Support Group secretary, during a commander’s call held in the base theater Jan. 5, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mrs. Eary was recognized for her 53 years of dedicated service to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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McConnell congratulates newest FTAC graduates

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest First Term Airman’s Center graduates who graduated January 7, 2011 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Front row: Airmen 1st Class Rachel Ovard, Dominick Finney, Hugo Gonzalez, Juan Romero and Francis Sparks. Back Row: Airmen 1st Class Corrine Young, Tanis Anderson, Giordan Brown, Sean Monaghun, Jacob Frye and Michael Grube. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Chiefs tack stripes on 931st ARG Commander

(Left to right) Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Kitt, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Stephenson, 931st Air Refueling Group maintenance group superintendent and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, tack chief master sergeant stripes on Col. Edsel “Archie” Frye, Jr., 931st Air Refueling Group commander, during a promotion ceremony Dec. 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The chief master sergeants from the 22nd ARW and 931st ARG inducted Colonel Frye as an honorary chief master sergeant. Colonel Frye received the honor for his support of the enlisted core. Colonel Frye began his Air Force career as an enlisted crew chief from 1976 to 1982. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Bandits hosts Operation Santa-135

Children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sedgwick County serve themselves food during the BBBS Operation Santa-135, Dec. 22, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The children toured the base and received a surprise visit from Santa. The event was sponsored by the 349th Air Refueling Squadron and was an opportunity for the children to experience the base and develop bonds with Airmen stationed here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Congratulations to the newest ALS graduates

Congratulations to the following senior airmen who graduated here Dec. 17, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Salazar)
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Team McConnell breaks out holiday singing voices

Team McConnell Airmen and family members sing holiday carols for Southwind Base Housing residents Dec. 19, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The base chapel hosted the second Annual McConnell Base Housing Christmas caroling event, with more than 60 members participating. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Santa visits McConnell

Jackie White, 22nd Force Support Squadron Library program coordinator, helps Team McConnell family members make gingerbread Christmas tree ornaments during Santa’s Visit Dec. 11, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell members had the opportunity to spend time with family, take pictures with Santa, play free games, win prizes and participate in craft activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Santa visits McConnell

“Sonshine,” a clown from the Ambassador of Good Will Clowns, paints a Christmas tree on, 3-year-old Trinity Smith, while her grandmother Sandi Cairns watches, during Santa’s Visit Dec. 11, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell members had the opportunity to spend time with family, take pictures with Santa, play free games, win prizes and participate in craft activities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Every Airman an innovator

Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander.
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Community Center wins AMC-level award

(Left to right) McConnell Air Force Base Community Center staff Altara Warren, 22nd Force Support Squadron recreation aide, Fe Vorderlandwehr, 22nd FSS Community Center director, and Cynthia Wilson, 22nd FSS recreation aide, pose for a picture during Santa’s visit Dec. 11, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Recently the Community Center was awarded Air Mobility Command’s Community Center Program of the Year award for hosting programs such as Santa’s Visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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MWDs take a bite out of crime

Staff Sgt. William Booker, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, patrols the base with his K-9, “Kebek,” in a K-9 unit vehicle Dec. 9, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This modified vehicle assists certified dog handlers with transportation of their K-9 while driving. Patrolmen perform random vehicle inspections and welfare checks at dormitories and base housing. Some of the MWD section main duties include protecting McConnell resources and personnel, as well as supporting local and Department of Defense authorities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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