• McConnell hosts shooting competition

    Airmen from McConnell and surrounding units recently tested their precision and discipline during an Elementary Level Excellence-in-Competition (EEIC) Rifle Match, September 18, 2025.

  • McConnell Airmen aim for excellence in M4 shooting competition

    Team McConnell Airmen fire from the prone supported position during the Rifle Elementary Excellence in Competition (EEIC) hosted by the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Sept. 18, 2025. Airmen were instructed to shoot 20 rounds of ammunition in 45 seconds during the

  • ALS range visit

    Airman Leadership School Class 25-F students take turns firing a M-249 machine gun during an ALS trip to the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 10, 2025. The trip aimed to build cross-functional readiness in the future leaders. (U.S. Air Force

  • Trigger time with Air Force’s newest sidearm

    Tech. Sgt. Matt Leake, 22nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms and maintenance instructor, fires an M18 pistol Jan. 10, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Defenders are adopting the handgun to enhance base security with modern firearm technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris

  • Building McConnell’s firepower

    Construction workers from Evergreen Construction work on the exterior of the new combat arms training and maintenance range Jan. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s Airmen will use the new CATM range to complete their annual qualification course, which is necessary to remain

  • 2019 3rd Quarter Award Winner

    The 22nd Combat Arms section, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, receives an award Nov. 8, 2019, At McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd Combat Arms section was one of five teams to go up for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s Team of the 3rd Quarter Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi