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Military spouses grasp the base’s mission

Senior Airman Armando Schwier-Morales, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs journeyman, speaks during a spouse leadership forum at the base chapel Sept. 12, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The spouses were briefed about legal issues, chaplain support and the (myMC2) app to understand McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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“The Lion King” cast says ‘Hakuna McConnell’

Three members from “The Lion King” musical tour, Electra Watson, Mark David Kaplin and John Sloan III, respond to a question from an audience member at a meet-and-greet at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom, Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The group came to McConnell to meet the base community and promote the month of performances they will be doing in September. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Rendering honors to the fallen

A McConnell Honor Guard member salutes the flag during a Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Patriot Day occurs on September 11 of each year and is designated in memory of those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Rendering honors to the fallen

Gary Curmode, Sedgwick County fire chief, rings the bell during a Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Curmode rang the bell three times as a tribute to the almost 3,000 people who died on 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Rendering honors to the fallen

Col. Mark Evans, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, speaks during a Patriot Day Retreat Ceremony Sept. 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The retreat was held to commemorate 9/11 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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McConnell Airmen display readiness

McConnell KC-135 Stratotankers participate in an “elephant walk” formation as they taxi down a runway during an operational readiness exercise Sept. 7, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise showcased McConnell aircrews’ capability to prepare a flight and take off within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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22nd MXG Airman earns spotlight performer

Tech. Sgt. Chad Jensen, 22nd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, inspects personal baggage requirements during an operational readiness simulated deployment Sept. 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. As a QA inspector, Jensen ensures safe and reliable aircraft maintenance is performed on a day-to-day basis. Jensen was chosen as the 22nd MXG spotlight performer for the week of Sept. 3 to 7. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Congratulations to McConnell's 12-F ALS graduates

Team McConnell would like to congratulate the following senior airmen and staff sergeants of class 12-F who graduated from the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes Airman Leadership School Aug. 30, 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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ORE tests McConnell's capabilities

Maj. Jerry Bennett, 22nd Air Refueling Wing director of staff deputy commander, participates in a mock interview during the operational readiness exercise Sept. 4, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Operational readiness exercises ensure the base is ready to react and mobilize in response to a short-notice tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Lt. Jessica Brown)
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NORE tests capabilities

Members of the 22nd Security Forces line the perimeter of the ‘play area’ during a nuclear operational readiness exercise Sept. 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the NORE, McConnell Airmen exercise their ability to deploy and mobilize for short-notice taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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NORE tests capabilities

Senior Airman Kyle Schultz, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, replaces the telephone light on a KC-135 Stratotanker to generate a mission ready aircraft Sept. 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd AMXS generate aircraft to have them on stand-by in the event of short notice taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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NORE tests capabilities

Airman 1st Class Erik Tallant, 22nd Operations Group operations intelligence analyst, checks in with Airman 1st Class Alisha Holmes, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron traffic management office journeyman, at the passenger terminal during an operational readiness exercise Sept. 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Exercises ensure the base is ready to react and mobilize in response to a short-notice tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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NORE tests capabilities

Staff Sgt. James Marsh, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, issues Staff Sgt. Bob Carmichael, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, mobility bags during a nuclear operational readiness exercise Sept. 4, 2012. McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Marsh and the 22nd LRS distribute mobility bags to deploying Airmen to ensure preparedness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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McConnell Airmen display readiness

Senior Airman Emily Randall, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft part storage technician, marshals Staff Sgt. Titus Cordero, 22nd LRS aircraft part storage NCO in charge, as he places a pallet onto a scale during a nuclear operational readiness exercise Sept. 4, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Pallets are weighed in order to make sure cargo does not throw off the balance of the aircraft while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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22nd MDSS Airman earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Brandon Tull, 22nd Medical Support Squadron medical maintenance NCO in charge, uses a multi-meter to check for a broken fuse in an X-ray generator Aug. 29, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. As the medical maintenance NCOIC, Tull performs repair, scheduled maintenance inspections and calibrations on 900 biomedical and dental equipment items valued at $5.5M as a biomedical equipment technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Community rockstar

Fe Vorderlandwehr, 22nd Force Support Squadron community center director, calls out a number during a game of bingo in the Robert J. Dole Community Center Ballroom August 21, 2012. Bingo is just one of the many programs and events Vorderlandwehr oversees for the community center on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Golden Knights co-headline 2012 Air Show

The U.S. Army Golden Knights are scheduled to “drop in” for McConnell’s 2012 Air Show and Open House. Wings Over McConnell will take place Sept. 29 and 30. The event is free and open to the public. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Thunderbirds to headline 2012 air show

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, better known as the Thunderbirds, will perform as a signature act during the Wings Over McConnell Open House and Air Show Sept. 29 and 30, 2012. The two day event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.mcconnellairshow.com, www.mcconnell.af.mil and www.facebook.com/22ARW. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Spouses lead the way

22nd Air Refueling Wing spouses pose for a group photo during a wing spouse appreciation event for active duty spouses at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom Aug. 24, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. There were approximately 200 participants in the event. Squadrons opened their doors for social functions aimed at entertaining spouses and family members. After the social functions, spouses congregated at the dole community center for the evening ceremony. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Staff Sgt. Maria A. Ruiz)
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Idea brings $10,000 for McConnell civilian

Jim Shores, 22nd Operations Support Squadron short range scheduling chief, poses for a portrait outside of the flightline, Aug. 23, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Shores was awarded $10,000 as part of the Innovative Development through Employee Awareness program for saving Air Mobility Command approximately $472 thousand a year in fuel waste. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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