• McConnell to begin KC-46 A-check

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – “The realization that we are contributing to laying the foundation for KC-46 sustainment is truly a chance of a lifetime,” said Tech. Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22d Maintenance Squadron KC-46 A-check lead dock controller. “However, the understanding that we are laying the

  • 826 miracles

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.You’re sick with the common cold, but you can’t run to the local corner store and grab medicine because there is no corner store. There isn’t running water, toilets, sinks or showers. This is what Peru’s most disadvantaged experience every day. By going on a medical

  • It’s more than just a job

    Whether it’s a winter storm that freezes the airfield, or a massive tornado that leaves debris all over base, the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron “Dirt Boyz” come to the rescue.

  • Counting the Volunteers

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.--The tax center is comprised of 14 volunteers from, active-duty service members, retirees and dependents who all serve to make sure anyone who has access to base may get their taxes done for free, in a timely manner. These volunteers not only go through a week long

  • KC-135 Statotanker Touch and Goes

    A KC-135 Stratotanker approaches the runway at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan, Dec. 18, 2018. The KC-135 is a force multiplier by mfurthering long-range bombers reach and keeping fighters on target longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

  • Innovating duo at it again: scanners save aircrew time, money

    In the military, timeliness is key. Whether it’s being on time to a medical appointment or delivering fuel to receiving aircraft, the mission couldn’t function without it.Over the past year, several ultra-high-frequency and very-high-frequency scanners and antennas have been installed on buildings

  • Active Duty Airman bridges gap to welcome KC-46 to Guard base

    The arrival of the KC-46 Pegasus will be colossal for the Air Force, but the small contracting office at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, needed assistance to transition smoothly. Pease’s contracting office has less than one-third of McConnell’s manpower; yet the base has the most

  • McConnell honors 2016 Annual Award winners

    McConnell leadership announced the best of the best Airman of 2016 during an annual awards banquet held at the Robert J. Dole Community Center at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3.  The annual awards ceremony recognized military and civilian members who excelled in their areas of

  • Tankers “Refuel the Fight” during Polar Roar

    Responding to the nation’s call, four McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker aircrews refueled two B-52 Stratofortresses over Minnesota and Canada July 31, 2016, as part of operation Polar Roar.Tanker support for these bomber training missions help demonstrate our ability to support U.S. Strategic Command’s