McConnell relocates aircraft ahead of severe weather Most aircraft assigned to McConnell Air Force Base have relocated away from the area due to potential severe weather April 15, 2024.
22ARW TEST NEW WARP CAPABILITIES The 22nd Air Refueling Wing received its first sets of KC-46A Wing Air Refueling Pods (WARP), which will undergo extensive Initial Operational Testing and Evaluation (IOT&E), as well as increase the aircraft’s air refueling capabilities for probe and drogue - equipped receivers.
Governor signs bill removing barriers for military spouses Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2745 March 29, which exempts spouses of military servicemembers from all occupational licensing, registration, and certification fees, eliminating barriers to career opportunities for military spouses in Kansas.
McConnell Dining Facility proclaimed a Hennessy Award winner The Chisholm Trail Dining Facility at McConnell Air Force Base was declared the winner of the 2024 John L. Hennessy Trophy Award for food service excellence in their region, Region 1 East, on March 4.
Controlled burns planned on McConnell McConnell Air Force Base plans to conduct controlled burns between March 13 and March 24.These burns are subject to weather, most notably both wind speed and wind direction.