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Total force win

The 931st Operations Support Squadron and the 22nd Operations Support Squadron were recently awarded the Verne Orr award at the Air Force Association's conference in Washington.The award recognizes the best utilization of human resources in the United States Air Force for total force integration. Pictured in the photo (left to right) retired Lt. Gen. George Muellner, chairman, AFA, Lt. Col. Esteban Ramirez, who recently assumed command of the 931st OSS, Lt. Col. Martin Daack, commander, 22nd OSS, Lt. Col. Stacy Wharton, former 931st OSS Commander, Gen. Paul Selva, Air Mobility Command commander, and Lt. Gen. James Jackson, Air Force Reserve Command commander. (Photo courtesy of Air Force Association)
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Firefighters show leadership ‘how it’s done’

Firefighters from the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron approach a fire trainer aircraft for a live fire exercise Aug. 27, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Squadron Leadership participated in the exercise to experience how firefighters prepare and respond to emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Base honor guard shows respects

M14 rifles line the ground in front Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard Sept. 16, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The rifles are used for a variety of details, including 21-gun salutes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Resiliency key to healthy military life

A resilient Airman is a healthy Airman. Having strong social, mental, physical and spiritual "pillars" is one way that Airmen are encouraged to stay resilient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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22nd AMDS Airman earns spotlight performer

Senior Airman Quintin Labs, 22nd Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, prepares a soil sample for chemical analyzation Sept. 11, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This procedure is one step in a multi-agency process to prevent exposing workers to various chemicals and to identify potential hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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McConnell AFB commemorates 9/11

Members of local fire stations stand at attention during a Patriot Day ceremony Sept. 11, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ceremony was held in honor of the nearly 3,000 people who died during the 9/11 attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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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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384th ARS Airman wins McConnell Icon

(Right) Tech. Sgt. Doug Boren, 384th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, receives a check for $500 from Lt. Col. Dianne Ferrarini, 22nd Force Support Squadron commander and Tech. Sgt. Terrance Williams, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard NCO in charge Aug. 24, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Boren took first place in this year’s McConnell Icon singing competition. Air Force wide contestants competed for a chance to move to the next round at Scott AFB, Ill. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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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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37 recognized for promotion to E-7

Members of Team McConnell celebrate the promotion to and the selection for promotion to master sergeant for thirty seven technical and master sergeants at the Annual Senior Non-commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Aug. 9, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen came from as far away as Ft. Riley, Kan., to take part in this special ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Leadership signs privatization leases

Base leadership signs a new lease for their houses August 6, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. All base housing residents are required to sign a new lease as part of the privatization of the base housing management. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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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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From Ghana to Wichita: an Airman’s story

Airman 1st Class Samuel Nyamekye and Airman Mike Novelli, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron engineer assistants, map the floor plan of the 22nd CES compound buildings July 31, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nyamekye, a native of the Republic of Ghana, was selected to receive a U.S. visa which enabled him to enlist in the Air Force and provide for his family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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