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WWII vets host reunion in Wichita

Col. Jennifer Uptmor, 22nd Operations Group commander, speaks at the 73rd Bomb Wing Association 39th annual reunion, May 30, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. Members of the association requested McConnell Air Force Base provide a guest speaker and Uptmor, was selected to speak to the veterans and their families. Uptmor had the honor of being the first female speaker during a 73rd BW reunion event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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WWII vets host reunion in Wichita

Col. Jennifer Uptmor, 22nd Operations Group commander, speaks at the 73rd Bomb Wing Association 39th annual reunion, May 30, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. Members of the association requested McConnell Air Force Base provide a guest speaker and Uptmor, was selected to speak to the veterans and their families. Uptmor had the honor of being the first female speaker during a 73rd BW reunion event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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WWII vets host reunion in Wichita

Col. Jennifer Uptmor, 22nd Operations Group commander, speaks at the 73rd Bomb Wing Association 39th annual reunion, May 30, 2014, in Wichita, Kan. Members of the association requested McConnell Air Force Base provide a guest speaker and Uptmor, was selected to speak to the veterans and their families. Uptmor had the honor of being the first female speaker during a 73rd BW reunion event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Giving blood

Airman 1st Class Justin Bunn, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic and environmental apprentice donates blood during an American Red Cross blood drive, May 15, 2014, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Approximately 146 volunteers donated blood, surpassing the ARC’s goal by 53. The ARC visits here quarterly and donates one out of five collected pints of blood to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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A diamond on a shirt and circuit track

Master Sergeant Shanti Leiker, 22nd Communications Squadron first sergeant, gets her safety gear inspected before a roller derby game May 1, 2014, at Wichita, Kan. Her team, Heartland Havoc, practices three time a week and travels throughout the Midwest to compete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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A diamond on a shirt and circuit track

Master Sergeant Shanti Leiker, 22nd Communications Squadron first sergeant, skates at a roller derby game, May 1, 2014, at Wichita, Kan. She is the Heartland Havoc’s only active duty service member and skates under the track name, “Diamond Sk8ter,” originating from the first sergeant diamond patch on her military uniform. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Motocross therapy

Second Lieutenant Michael Reardon, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy chief of program development, rides through a turn on his dirt bike, Dec. 15, 2013, during an American Motocross Association Winter Series Race in Maize, Kan. His neck brace lowers the risk of spinal-cord injuries. Reardon said that he studies ‘what not to do’ from studying the mistakes of other racers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Motocross therapy

Second Lieutenant Michael Reardon, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy chief of program development, jumps on his dirt bike, Dec. 15, 2013, during an American Motocross Association Winter Series Race in Maize, Kan. Motocross is one of many outdoor activities Reardon engages himself in, including: snowboarding, competitive pistol shooting and team sports. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Don’t stand still with domestic violence

Domestic Violence exists in the military and there are helping agencies available to raise awareness and provide assistance. At McConnell, Family Advocacy can be reached at 316-759-4325, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at 316-759-3048, Military Family Life Counseling at 316-295-6953 and Military One Source, is available on-line at http://www.militaryonesource.mil/abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Katrina Brisbin)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Senior Airman Brian Claypool, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, uses a toy to encourage his dog, Rakker, to swim Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Dogs assigned to the 22nd SFS kennel section receive specialized training once a year at the base pool to familiarize them with bodies of water and encourage them to properly perform working duties in an environment not typically exposed to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Senior Airman Brian Claypool, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, encourages his dog Rakker with a toy Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Dogs assigned to the 22nd SFS kennel section receive specialized training once a year at the base pool to familiarize them with bodies of water and encourage them to properly perform working duties in an environment they are not typically exposed to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Don, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, bites an aggression sleeve during training at the base pool Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Don and three other dogs went through water training to help them become familiar with bodies of water and perform working duties in an atypical environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Don, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, and his trainer, Staff Sgt. Kyle Tredway, 22nd SFS MWD handler, move toward a decoy during training Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Don and other dogs assigned to the 22nd SFS MWD section went through water based training at the base pool after it was closed for the season. This specialized training is essential for the working dogs because they do not typically have the chance to perform their duties in water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Airman 1st Class Geston Gordon, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, uses a toy to encourage his dog, Djule, to swim in the base pool, Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Djule and three other 22nd SFS MWDs practiced aggression training as part of specialized training to familiarize them with water. The 22nd SFS MWDs benefit from using the closed pool once a year for training because they are not exposed to water tactics during initial training periods and become better accustomed to performing duties in atypical situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Senior Airman Brian Claypool, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, trains his dog Rakker to attack a decoy wearing a bite sleeve Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd SFS MWD section uses the closed base pool once a year to introduce the dogs to water and water-based aggression training. Most MWDs are not exposed to water until receiving specialized training at assigned bases. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Security Forces conducts K-9 water training

Staff Sgt. Max Soto, 22nd Security Forces military working dog handler, agitates Don, 22nd SFS working dog, during water training, Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The kennel section trains their dogs once a year at the pool, after it has been closed for the winter season. The MWD section takes advantage of the training when available due to the dogs’ limited exposure to water. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Maintenance chief receives bronze star

Col. Eric Faison, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, presents Chief Master Sgt. Mark Clegg, 22nd Maintenance Squadron superintendent, a Bronze Star Medal Aug. 16, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing generated more than 3,926 sorties and 14,120 combat flying hours, off-loading over 222 million pounds of fuel to 16,400 Coalition receivers during his deployment. His efforts contributed to the execution of 63 named operations, including Operations Eagle Hammer and Rock Legacy, which led to 134 enemy personnel being killed or detained. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Maintenance chief receives bronze star

Col. Eric Faison, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, pins a Bronze Star Medal on Chief Master Sgt. Mark Clegg, 22nd Maintenance Squadron superintendent, Aug. 16, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Clegg managed the Air Expeditionary Force and Enabler rotations of approximately 650 personnel from 53 bases, encompassing 18 different Air Force specialty codes during his most recent deployment. The 376th Air Expeditionary Wing was able to generate more than 3,926 sorties and 14,120 combat flying hours, off-loading more than 222 million pounds of fuel to 16,400 coalition receivers because of Clegg’s efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Welcome to the HAWC

From left to right, Laura Markuly, 22nd Medical Group physiologist and health educator, Maribeth Havran, 22nd MDG health promotion dietitian and Lou Stadler, 22nd MDG HAWC physiologist and director, pose in front of McConnell’s Health and Wellness Center front desk August 15, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The HAWC offers many services to help Airmen pass their physical training test and stay ready to deploy. It will enter its 17th year of serving McConnell Airmen and their families Aug. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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From Ghana to Wichita: an Airman’s story

Airman 1st Class Samuel Nyamekye, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron engineering assistant, uses a total station controller to accurately measure four corners of a building July 31, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The buildings were originally mapped through satellite imagery but are re-measured by a surveying team for additional accuracy. Nyamekye enlisted in the Air Force to support his family living in the Republic of Ghana. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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