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  • Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, performs a function check on an M249 light machine gun Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Function checks must be performed at minimum once a month on each weapon to ensure all the equipment is working properly and that no malfunctions will occur while on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

    Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, performs a function check on an M249 light machine gun Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Function checks must be performed at minimum once a month on each weapon to ensure all the equipment is working properly and that no malfunctions will occur while on
  • Senior Airman Brian Whitcomb, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, right, and Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd HCOS medical technician, left, inspire members of Team McConnell Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There were 13 members that stood at McConnell’s gates to ensure Airmen knew they are not alone during National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    Don’t Give Up Campaign

    Senior Airman Brian Whitcomb, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, right, and Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd HCOS medical technician, left, inspire members of Team McConnell Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There were 13 members that stood at McConnell’s gates to ensure Airmen knew they are not alone
  • (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge

    Labor Day Safety

    (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
  • Mr. Robert Wagner, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies privatized housing resident advocate, bridges the gap between privatized housing and military residents Aug. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Department of the Air Force established these advocates after the signing of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights, ensuring on-base residents are receiving quality housing. There are 59 Air Force installations receiving advocates to help ensure proper treatment of military families living on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    McConnell welcomes privatized housing resident advocate

    McConnell welcomed a privatized housing resident advocate for members living in base housing on June 22, 2020.
  • Lt. Col. Shannon Cummins, right, 22nd Communications Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After two years at McConnell, Cummins’ next duty station is Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, where he will be an instructor at the Air Command Staff College. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

    22nd Communications Squadron Change of Command

    Lt. Col. Shannon Cummins, right, 22nd Communications Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After two years at McConnell, Cummins’ next duty station is Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, where he will be an instructor at the Air Command Staff College.
  • (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)

    The Will to Persevere

    Maj. Tim Brunson, 22nd Medical Group education and training flight commander, served at McConnell as a nurse a year ago when he realized that some mental trauma he normalized as everyday thoughts were anything but normal.
  • The Honorary Commander assumption of command was held Dec. 4, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell welcomed 11 new honorary commanders making a total of 31 for units across the installation where they will serve a term of two to three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

    McConnell welcomes its newest Honorary Commanders

    McConnell’s everyday mission is not just reliant on Airman, but the support of the community. One of the ways the community provides support to the base is through the Honorary Commander program.

  • Stop… and talk

    Suicide. It’s a tough subject for most people, but Team McConnell is committed to addressing rates of suicide in the Air Force. McConnell is employing an Air Force initiative called the Resilience Tactical Pause Sept. 27, 2019.
  • Wichita State University GoCreate Lab members, secure the KC-46A Pegasus Cargo Validation Tool prototype to be moved to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 29, 2019. The validation tool will help aerial porters ensure cargo that is planning to be loaded, will fit inside a KC-46 fuselage without the aircraft present. (Courtesy photo)

    KC-46 Cargo Validation Tool

    Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing NCO in-charge of wing innovations, designed and created the KC-46A Pegasus Cargo Validation Tool prototype May 20, 2019, to serve as a guide for aerial porters, who are responsible for coordinating the transportation of assets on military aircraft at McConnell.
  • Members of Recovery Team One work at dig site one of three April 2, 2019, in the country of Lao People’s Democratic Republic. The Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency deploys agency teams attend a three-day class held in Hawaii, where they learn techniques to dig and sift for human remains. (Courtesy Photo)

    Recovery Team One

    Hands are calloused from endless hours digging, exhausted from the heat and what feels like an endless day, but the determination to find just one keeps you going.
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