• Suicide Awareness Month: Creating Hope through Action

    In honor of September being Suicide Awareness Month, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Integrated Resilience Office (IRO) is hosting events throughout the month to strengthen bonds between Airmen, civilians and families.

  • Turn up the heat: HVAC Airmen perform preventative maintenance

    Senior Airman Kelby Finch, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation and air conditioning technician, works on a disassembled boiler at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Aug. 19, 2025. Finch inspected the boiler for signs of leaks, corrosion, rust and cracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

  • McConnell Wants Input on Environmental Impacts

    McConnell Air Force Base is committed to cleaning up environmental impacts from Air Force activities, both on the base and in surrounding areas. This is part of our Environmental Restoration Program.

  • 22 ARW gains new commander

    The 22nd Air Refueling Wing hosted a change of command ceremony July 28 where Col. Cory Damon, outgoing 22 ARW commander, relinquished command to Col. Joe Wall, July 28.

  • KC-46 Fuel Tank Removal

    Tech Sgt. Darryan Lane, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems shift lead, prepares a KC-46A Pegasus fuel cell for removal at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 7, 2025. A KC-46 can hold up to 212,299 pounds of fuel split between three fuel cells. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

  • Kingfish ACE: Not just a roll of the dice for readiness

    This June, the 22nd Force Support Squadron implemented a new weeklong professional development course called Foundations that culminates with a unique learning experience for its participants – a war board game called Kingfish ACE.

  • Your Why, Our Strength

    “The exhibit encourages individuals to reflect and express their personal motivations and support networks, strengthening cohesion,” said McConnell prevention coordinator Nicole Schmalbach. “This exhibit highlights reliance within the McConnell community. It also highlights the role of protective