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McConnell celebrates National Night Out

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Matthew Goodner, left, 2, and John Goodner, 4, play with a display M-240 machine gun at the 22nd Security Forces Squadron’s National Night Out event here Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual event held by law enforcement agencies across the nation. The event’s goal is to provide community members a safe and fun environment in which they can learn about crime and drug prevention. It is also designed to generate community support in anticrime programs and foster partnerships between local law enforcement organizations and the public. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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McConnell celebrates National Night Out

Senior Airman Chad Ditch, 22 Security Forces Squadron, and Gypsy, a 22nd SFS military working dog, perform a K-9 demonstration for a crowd of onlookers at the 22nd SFS National Night Out event here Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual event held by law enforcement agencies across the nation. The event’s goal is to provide community members a safe and fun environment in which they can learn about crime and drug prevention. It is also designed to generate community support in anticrime programs and foster partnerships between local law enforcement organizations and the public. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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McConnell celebrates National Night Out

Master Sgt. Dan Bryant, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, hands out snow cones at the 22nd SFS National Night Out event here Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual event held by law enforcement agencies across the nation. The event’s goal is to provide community members a safe and fun environment in which they can learn about crime and drug prevention. It is also designed to generate community support in anticrime programs and foster partnerships between local law enforcement organizations and the public. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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McConnell celebrates National Night Out

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman Scott Ury, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, shows Kevin Brooks, 9, a Team McConnell family member, how to wear body armor at the 22nd SFS National Night Out event here Aug. 7. National Night Out is an annual event held by law enforcement agencies across the nation. The event’s goal is to provide community members a safe and fun environment in which they can learn about crime and drug prevention. It is also designed to generate community support in anticrime programs and foster partnerships between local law enforcement organizations and the public. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Laura Suttles)
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Secretary of Defense visits McConnell

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates speaks with local U.S. Army recruiters during a visit to the U.S. Army recruiting center in Wichita, Aug 9. Secretary Gates, a native to Kansas, visited the recruiting center as part of a recent visit to the area. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Secretary of Defense visits McConnell

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates speaks with local U.S. Army recruiters during a visit to the U.S. Army recruiting center in Wichita, Aug 9. Secretary Gates, a native to Kansas, visited the recruiting center as part of a recent visit to the area. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Children tour McConnell through Starbase program

Kansas Starbase instructor Doug Frahm teaches students in the Kansas Starbase summer program on the programmable RCX Lego robot Aug 8. The Kansas Starbase goal is to improve students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades interest in the areas of math, science and technology as well as instilling a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. The Air Force National Guard runs the Wichita area Kansas Starbase program with several different classes held throughout the school year and summer. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Children tour McConnell through Starbase program

Kansas Starbase summer program students Eric Flett, 10, and Alex Blonigen, 12, use the Explosive Ordinance Disposal's HD1 robot to pick up a simulated bomb during their visit to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight Aug 8. The Kansas Starbase goal is to improve students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades interest in the areas of math, science and technology as well as instilling a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. The Air Force National Guard runs the Wichita area Kansas Starbase program with several different classes held throughout the school year and summer. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Children tour McConnell through Starbase program

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Senior Airman Steven Mabe from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal instructs local students from various schools enrolled in the Kansas Starbase summer program on how to operate the Explosive Ordinance Disposal's control unit Aug 8. The Kansas Starbase goal is to improve students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades interest in the areas of math, science and technology as well as instilling a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. The Air Force National Guard runs the Wichita area Kansas Starbase program with several different classes held throughout the school year and summer. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Children tour McConnell through Starbase program

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Airman 1st Class Adam Lance, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal, instructs local students from various schools enrolled in the Kansas Starbase summer program on explosive ordinance disposal signs Aug 8. The Kansas Starbase goal is to improve students in the fourth, fifth and sixth grades interest in the areas of math, science and technology as well as instilling a sense of pride and personal accomplishment. The Air Force National Guard runs the Wichita area Kansas Starbase program with several different classes held throughout the school year and summer. (photo by Airman 1st Class Roy Lynch)
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Colossal Cookie Challege winners announced

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Alan McGee, Club McConnell head chef, and Stacy Mayou, 22nd Services Squadron Marketing Director judge cookies submitted into the Colossal Cookie Contest Aug. 9 at the Robert J. Dole Center. The contest was hosted by the 22nd Services Squadron and had 18 entries. Contestants’ entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity. (photo by Amanda Pozehl)
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Colossal Cookie Challege winners announced

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Lt. Col. Sonya Collins, 22nd Services Squadron commander presents a third place certificate to Aislynn Richey, 12, and her mother Rena, McConnell family members, for her cookies entered in the Colossal Cookie Challenge, Aug. 9 at the Robert J. Dole Center. The contest was hosted by the 22nd Services Squadron and had 18 entries. Contestants’ entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity. (photo by Amanda Pozehl)
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Colossal Cookie Challege winners announced

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Lt. Col. Sonya Collins, 22nd Services Squadron commander presents a second place certificate to Alyssa Casa, 4, and her mother Wendi, McConnell family members, for her cookies entered in the Colossal Cookie Challenge, Aug. 9 at the Robert J. Dole Center. The contest was hosted by the 22nd Services Squadron and had 18 entries. Contestants’ entries were judged on taste, appearance and creativity. (photo by Amanda Pozehl)
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22nd CES recieves new commander

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. Mark White, left, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, hands the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron guidon and command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Aaron Young July 31 during an assumption of command ceremony here. Colonel Young succeeded Lt. Col. Nam Shelton as 22nd CES commander. (Photo by Senior Airman Jamie Train)
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Honorary Commanders tour MDG

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Robyn Matthew, 22nd Aeromedical-Dental Squadron, helps Claudio Ferraro, vice president of strategic planning and marketing at Via Christi Hospital and 22nd Medical Group honorary commander put on a gas mask July 31. Honorary commanders visited McConnell to gain a better understanding of how the medical group operates and provides service to approximately 400-500 active duty, reserve and retired military members and their families on a daily basis. (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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Honorary Commanders tour MDG

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Tech. Sgt. Johnny Vinson, 22nd Medical Support Squadron, explains to honorary commanders, how PharmAssist, the new automated pharmacy prescription refilling machine, improves the pharmacy inventory management. The group of honorary commanders where given a tour of the medical group facilities July 31. The honorary commanders learned how the robotic re-filler brings cost savings and reduced the workload of clinic staff member enabling the clinic to focus more on patient care. (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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Honorary Commanders tour MDG

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Lou Stadler, Heath and Wellness Center’s health promotion flight chief, explains to honorary commanders how the HAWC provides quality heath and fitness education and programs during a medical group orientation July 31.The HAWC also provides comprehensive evaluations of fitness levels to servicemembers and their families. (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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22nd SVS helps McConnell members keep memories

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Wendi Casa, spouse of Capt. Greg Casa, 22nd Operations Support Squadron, decorates a photo album for her family at the scrapbook and rubber stamp crop event July 28 in the Dole Center ballroom. The event was hosted by the 22nd Service Squadron. McConnell members learned new scrap booking techniques and had the opportunity to win door prizes. The next scrapbook and rubber stamp crop event is scheduled Aug. 11 in the ballroom. For more information, call 759-4230. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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22nd SVS helps McConnell members keep memories

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Army Staff Sgt. Richelle Phillips, 4204th Army Hospital Unit, Topeka, Kan., and Megan Dimmick, look at a photo album they put together at the scrapbook and rubber stamp crop event July 28 in the Dole Center ballroom. The event was hosted by the 22nd Services Squadron. Military members and families learned new scrap booking techniques and had the opportunity to win door prizes. The next scrapbook and rubber stamp crop event is scheduled Aug. 11 in the ballroom. For more information, call 759-4230. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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McConnell members cool off at water park

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Kamryn Richardson, 2, a Team McConnell family member youth, splashes her feet in the pool at Rock River Rapid’s annual military appreciation day in Derby, July 26. (Photo by Airman First Class Jessica Corob)
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