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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

Capt. Derek St. John, 350th Air Refueling Squadron assistant flight commander and instructor pilot, describes the navigational controls of a KC-135 Stratotanker simulator to Joseph and Matthew Lane, family members of a Gold Star Mother May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Joseph and Matthew lost their brother Spc. David Lane during combat in 2007. Gold Star Mothers’ members keep the memory of their departed sons and daughters alive by helping other mothers who have lost a child serving in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Gold Star Mothers visit McConnell

Master Sgt. Kevin Scheer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight chief, briefs Joseph Lane, Matthew Lane, Kathie Echols and Roderick Phiele, on the inspection process of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen family members of the Kansas Gold Star Mothers a tour as the mothers flew on a Stratotanker. The Gold Star Mothers is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter during their service in the U.S. military. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Team McConnell greets new honorary commanders

Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and his wife Lisa talk to Wayne Roberts, Honorary Commander to Maj. Vincent Casquejo, 22nd Maintenance Squadron commander, during the 2010 Honorary Commander Change of Command ceremony May 5, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The ceremony acknowledge honorary commanders who have dedicated their time as part of Team McConnell, and formally introduced the incoming honorary commanders to the base leadership. Honorary commanders are civilian leaders from the community who are paired with each unit commander to learn the different aspects of Air Force way of life and McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker and author, discusses the ability to view a situation from different perspectives to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing leadership during an meeting April 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Sinek’s speech focused on the importance of an organization’s structure and how to motivate people who work within the organization. Sinek has spoken at various bases around the world, hoping to enhance the Air Force’s future by teaching Airmen the art of inspiring people. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Maria Ruiz)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refuels another Stratotanker during an refueling mission April 29, 2010. McConnell’s primary mission is to provide Global Reach by conducting air refueling and airlift missions where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hollaway, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates to Simon Sinek, motivational speaker, how to lower a KC-135 Stratotanker boom during a refueling flight April 29, 2010. Mr. Sinek took part in an operational refueling mission to view firsthand McConnell’s refueling mission. McConnell is host to the largest Stratotanker base in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Simon Sinek tours McConnell

Simon Sinek, a motivational speaker and author of “Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action,” discusses pre-flight information with Lt. Col. Gary Spillman, 22nd Maintenance Group vice commander, April 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Mr. Sinek joined Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing on a KC-135 Stratotanker for a refueling mission. Mr. Sinek has spoken at various bases around the world, hoping to enhance the Air Force’s future by teaching Airmen the art of inspiring people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, salutes Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, after receiving his Legion of Merit Medal May 4, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, gives a briefing on Team McConnell’s air refueling mission during an honorary commander orientation tour Oct. 29, 2009, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Honorary commanders are local community partners who are paired with each unit commander for a year or more and learn more about McConnell’s mission, assets and programs. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, tees off at the Tallgrass Golf Course while his team-mates watch during the VIP Golf Tournament Oct. 12, 2009, Wichita, Kan. More than 45 Team McConnell Airmen and local community leaders played in the 18-hole event consisting of 12 teams with four players each. Col. Weiss’ team placed first in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Colonel Weiss bids McConnell farewell

Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Horn, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, Col. Bart Weiss, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, and Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, congratulate retired Col. Michael Dillard, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, on his retirement from the U.S. Air Force with a gift July 8, 2009, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Knucklebuster award banquet recognizes Airmen

McConnell’s Knucklebusters Award Banquet recognized the accomplishments of Team McConnell’s best maintainers April 30, 2010 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Thirty-five out of 115Team McConnell maintainers received awards. The Knucklebusters Awards Banquet is an annual base event held to recognize maintainers for being the best in their field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Knucklebuster award banquet recognizes Airmen

Senior Airman Jason Neiss, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, carries a tow bar after the Knucklebusters Awards Banquet April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Maintenance parts and artifacts decorated the tables at the banquet. More than 470 Team McConnell Airmen and family members attended the annual Knucklebusters Awards Banquet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Knucklebuster award banquet recognizes Airmen

Tech. Sgt. Nathan Darnell, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, salutes Col. Allan Day, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, after receiving his Knucklebusters Award nominee his medal, while Carol Darnell, his mother, and Chief Michael Edward, 22nd Maintenance Group superintendent, observe April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 470 Team McConnell Airmen and family members attended the banquet to highlight the accomplishments of the Team McConnell maintainers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Knucklebuster award banquet recognizes Airmen

Capt. Jacob Sullivan, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron green aircraft maintenance unit OIC, receives his Knucklebusters Award nominee medal from Col. Allan Day, 22nd Maintenance Group commander, while Chief Michael Edward, 22nd Maintenance Group superintendent, observes April 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Capt. Sullivan was one of 35 Team McConnell winners of McConnell’s 2010 Knucklebusters Award. The Knucklebuster banquet highlighted Team McConnell Airmen and their impact on McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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22nd Operations Support Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Tech. Sgt. Jondraia McFadden, 22nd Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource management NCOIC, conducts a flight record review with 1st Lt. Bradford Ragan, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot. As part of her normal duties, Sergeant McFadden performs more than15 flight record reviews per week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron member earns spotlight performer

(From left to right) Col. James Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Airman 1st Class San Ha Choe, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron maintenance management analyst, and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Edwards, acting 22nd ARW command chief, pose for a picture after presenting Airman Choe a certificate acknowledging her as the 22nd MOS spotlight performer. Airman Choe has served in the Air Force for more than two years and has been stationed at McConnell since completing her technical training in 2008.
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Civilian Category II John Pritchett, 22nd Security Forces Squadron
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Civilian Category I Jeffery Poss, 22nd Security Forces Squadron
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Team McConnell announces Quarterly Award Wing Winners

Quarterly Award Winner: Honor Guard Airman 1st Class Preston Brooks, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron
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