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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class R Thompson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, torques a microphone back together during an inspection July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen check for any discrepancies that might affect a pilot's breathing or communication function within the helmet, and inspect more than 15 helmets a day from a 400 plus helmet inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight equipment: One stop shop

The 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment Airmen perform inspection and repair tasks July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen ensure the safety of McConnell’s aircrew by inspecting the safety equipment capable of helping aircrew survive in case of a crash, accident or malfunction. There are more than 60 Airmen in the 22nd OSS aircrew flight equipment flight.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class Frederick Gutierrez, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment apprentice, gives a thumbs up to Senior Airman Jeff Short, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, to indicate a positive oxygen mask test July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aircrew flight equipment Airmen maintain and repair aircrew eye, respiratory and protective systems annually. The Airmen inspect more than 400 helmets each year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Airman 1st Class Lydell Carter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, performs an inspection July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen check for any discrepancies that might affect a pilots breathing or communication function within the helmet. McConnell performs a general inspection on more than 15 helmets daily in their more than 400 helmet inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Aircrew Flight Equipment: One stop shop

Helmets from the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, a reserve unit at McConnell, await inspection by Airmen of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Aircrew Life Support, July 20, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen are required to perform inspections every 90 days to check for any discrepancies in the airways and microphones. On a daily basis, more than 15 helmets go through a general inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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Change of command for 22nd Communications Squadron

Col. Pat Rose, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, hands the guidon to Maj. Robert C. Schroeter, 22nd Communications Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony July 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The passing of the guidon symbolizes Major Schroeter assuming command from the outgoing 22nd CS commander, Lt. Col. Sean Robinson. The 22nd CS enables mission success through command, control, communications and computer services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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"Free Movie Monday" entertains McConnell families

Team McConnell family members eat lunch and watch a movie during “Free Movie Monday” at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom July 19, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The movies have a parental guidance of PG or G and are geared for children currently on summer break from school. The movies will be playing every Monday afternoon until Aug. 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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350th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Terry Harman, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, organizes the scheduling matrix for the 350th ARS. As a boom operator, the Houston, Texas, native inspects, operates and troubleshoots in-flight refueling systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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Base chapel hosts first Single Parents Network luncheon

Team McConnell members serve themselves food during the first “Single Parents Network” luncheon at the base chapel, June 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Single Parents Network is a new program that helps single parents build their local network. Luncheons occur the last Tuesday of each month and are free to participants. SPN is open to all McConnell’s single parents including active-duty, Guard, Reserve, civilians, contractors and dependents. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Bandit spouse earns Mrs. Missouri U.S. title

Ashley McAnally, wife of Staff Sgt. Brandon McAnally, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, was recently crowned Mrs. Missouri U.S. Stationed at McConnell for four years, Mrs. McAnally has been involved on and off base. Mrs. McAnally volunteers for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Kyrie Foundation, 349th ARS playgroup, 349th ARS key spouse program, the Airmen’s Attic and the Child Development Center. (Courtesy photo)
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Congratulations to Yard of the Month recipients

Lt. Col. Robert Mallets, 22nd Mission Support Group deputy commander, presents Jeri McElwain and her husband Senior Master Sgt. Casey McElwain, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron line chief, with an Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift card and prizes July 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The McElwain family received prizes for winning the McConnell base housing Yard of the Month for June. McConnell will announce two more monthly winners for of July and August. The Yard of the Month recognizes the best landscaping and lawn care in base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Congratulations to the newest ALS graduates

Congratulations to the following Airmen who graduated here, July 8, 2010, from the Chief Master Sgt. Thomas N. Barnes Airmen Leadership School. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Hometown hero honored at Wingnuts game

McConnell’s base honor guard presents the colors for the National Anthem during a Wichita Wingnuts baseball game, July 10, 2010, Wichita, Kan. Before the game, Staff Sgt. Farley, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operator, was recognized as a hometown hero for his numerous deployments and ability to disable explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Hometown hero honored at Wingnuts game

Staff Sgt. Eric Farley, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operator, speaks to media representatives from KAKE-TV at the Lawrence-Dumont Stadium, July 10, 2010, Wichita, Kan. Sergeant Farley was being recognized as a hometown hero prior to the Wichita Wingnuts baseball game for his service at home, in Iraq and in Afghanistan and his ability to disable explosives to keep others safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Airmen attend education fair

Team McConnell Airmen receive educational information from colleges and universities during an education fair at the Robert J. Dole Community Center July 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately 318 Team McConnell Airmen attended the event. Education fairs provide individuals with information necessary for academic planning toward their Community College of the Air Force or personal degree. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Airmen attend education fair

Airman 1st Class Patrick Demoe, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical logistics journeyman, receives information on educational opportunities from Mandy Konecny, Wichita State University admissions representative, during an education fair at the Robert J. Dole Community Center July 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. About 60 colleges and universities visited McConnell to offer educational information and opportunities to Airmen and their family members. Education fairs provide individuals with information necessary for academic planning toward their Community College of the Air Force or personal degree. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Donald Maher, 22nd Air Refueling Wing weapons safety manager, inspects weapons at the 22nd Security Forces Squadron armory June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Weapons safety personnel ensure unit weapons safety representatives take appropriate measures to minimize mishaps and eliminate safety violations. Weapons safety personnel also ensure all personnel are properly trained before operating, handling, transporting, maintaining, loading or disposing of missiles, explosives and other weapons. The wing weapons safety office must keep current records of the handling locations on McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Donald Maher, 22nd Air Refueling Wing weapons safety manager, briefs Staff Sgt Lance Askew, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft electrician, on weapon safety June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Personnel from weapons safety, the fire department and security forces brief base housing residents on personal weapons safety before authorizing the residents to store weapons in base housing. Weapons safety personnel advise commanders on weapons safety, assist units with their weapon safety programs, conduct annual unit assessments, provide mishap prevention data and education and ensure appropriate risk assessments are being conducted and documented. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz
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Safety office protects McConnell

Dave Parker, 22nd Air Refueling Wing voluntary protection program manager, shines a light as Steve Hagler, 22nd ARW ground safety technician, inspects a non-permit confined space at Building 750 June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The base has 1,365 confined spaces which must have safety, bioenvironmental and fire department approval before individuals can be allowed to safely work inside of them. Ground safety reports organizational safety compliance to the Occupational Safety Health Agency, Department of Defense and the AF safety organizations. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Safety office protects McConnell

Capt. Nick Motlagh and Maj. Jeremy Fischman, 22nd Air Refueling Wing flight safety officers, take notes as they inspect the landing gear system of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The flight safety program investigates aircraft mishaps and makes recommendations to wing leadership on how to prevent future accidents. The base’s flight safety encompasses programs such as, the bird and wildlife aircraft strike hazard and the Wichita mid-air collision avoidance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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