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June 15, 2026
184th Wing Positions Smoky Hill as a Premier Venue for Joint C-UAS Integration and Operational Exercises

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The 184th Wing's Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) will participate in a series of integrated Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) experimentation events at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range advancing operational concepts aligned with Department of War
June 8, 2026
22nd EOD delivers aid in Enid

As mother nature makes her rounds, the community of Enid, Oklahoma will continue to stand strong with the help of McConnell’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. On April 23 an EF-4 tornado made its way through the town of Enid leaving damage and debris throughout the area, which prompted McConnell’s
June 2, 2026
Vance pilot performs successful belly-landing at McConnell

An Air Force T-6A Texan II, assigned to Vance Air Force Base, Okla., was involved in an in-flight emergency May 19, 2026, due to an issue deploying its landing gear.
June 1, 2026
McConnell completes Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing conducted a Nuclear Operational Readiness Inspection May 13-20 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
May 12, 2026
McConnell EOD Defuses the Past

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — When danger calls and takes the form of history, McConnell’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team is prepared to answer. On May 3, a four-member team from McConnell’s EOD responded to a call from the El Dorado Police Department regarding an individual attempting an
May 12, 2026
B-1 Bomber Departs Wichita Months Ahead of Schedule Following Historic “Backbone” Surgery

A B-1B Lancer that arrived at McConnell Air Force Base last September for a massive structural repair is heading back to the fleet significantly ahead of schedule, proving that digital engineering can revolutionize legacy aircraft sustainment.
May 11, 2026
Modernizing support: 451st Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) supports U.S. Army Reserve Command’s Operation Connect training initiative

In a move to enhance the operational readiness of U.S. Army Reserve units participating in Operation Sentinel Justice, Bold Eagle CSTX 26-02, and Global Medic 26-01, Soldiers from the 451st Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) and 807th Theater Medical Command (TMC) received critical hands-on
May 6, 2026
Delectable lessons: McConnell dabbles in the culinary arts

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – The 22nd Force Support Squadron’s dining facility team partnered with Redler Institute of Culinary Arts, April 28, 2026, continuing an ongoing relationship that seeks to develop the culinary skills of the DFAC Airmen who serve us.
April 30, 2026
22 ARW announces 1st Quarter Award winners

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing recognized the wing’s first quarter award winners during an awards ceremony at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom on April 30, 2026.
April 27, 2026
McConnell lieutenant completes Boston Marathon

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – 1st Lt. Kenton Colvin, 22nd Maintenance Group executive officer, completed the Boston Marathon on April 20, alongside more than 30,000 runners in the annual 26.2-mile race.