Perseverance: From Poverty in Nigeria to U.S. Airman

The United States Air Force is comprised of a diverse array of men and women from all walks of life, each with their own unique journey and perspective to add to their Air Force career. This is Ganiyu's story.

349th Air Refueling Squadron begins transition from Stratotanker to Pegasus

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 349th Air Refueling Squadron is currently going through an airframe transition that began Jan. 1, 2022, to transfer from the KC-135 Stratotanker to the KC-46A Pegasus.

McConnell launches first KC-46 MITO

The McConnell runway emptied out of KC-46s in a matter of seconds Jan. 13, during the first-ever KC-46 minimal interval takeoff.

McConnell's very own Keeper

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — The Freedom Keeper, a 10-foot tall fiberglass replica of the Keeper of the Plains statue, was unveiled at McConnell Air Force Base July 23, 2021.

Ducemus... We Lead!

Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, delivers a message about McConnell Air Force Base and its aerial refueling mission.

HPCON Bravo+

McConnell has changed to Health Protection Condition Bravo+, effective immediately.

McConnell 2020 Annual Awards

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, celebrate the winners of the 22nd ARW 2020 annual awards.

Israeli Air Force visits Team McConnell

Virtual 3rd Quarterly Awards

Col Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, celebrate the winners of the 22nd ARW 3rd quarter awards.

Breaking the Ice

Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron de-ice the wings of a KC-46A Pegasus using Global GL1800 de-ice trucks Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The de-icing process demands coordination between aircrews, marshallers and de-ice truck operators to ensure the safety of Airmen and