Story by Airman 1st Class William Lunn | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 03.08.2024
Live music is returning to McConnell with the 22nd Force Support Squadron hosting Rockfest 2024 on May 18 featuring Everclear, Switchfoot and Hoobastank....
Story by John Van Winkle | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 03.04.2024
Residents of McConnell's on-base housing now have the opportunity to complete the 2024 Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey, which starts today. Survey results provide leadership with feedback about living in McConnell's housing and will guide decisions the Air Force makes about future housing concerning programs, resources and services for residents....
Story by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 01.08.2024
The oak leaf clusters are falling at McConnell with the 22nd Air Refueling Wing being recognized for winning the Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award for the period Aug. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2023. The wing earned the award-formally known as the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award-for the second consecutive year by required distinguishing themselves through exceptionally meritorious service or......
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 12.12.2023
Two members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, visited McConnell Dec. 11, 2023, to prepare for next year’s Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show....
Story by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 10.05.2023
Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base have embarked on a mission to restore and revitalize the Memorial Walk, a hallowed site commemorating the sacrifices of past and present Airmen. This ambitious effort aims to clean 301 memorials on the Walk annually, paying homage to the legacy of those who have served....
Story by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 09.29.2023
Major General Corey Martin, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sergeant Tom Blount, 18th Air Force command chief, visits Team McConnell Sept. 26-28, 2023....
Story by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 08.01.2023
On Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Col. Cory Damon, the newest commander of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, hosted three all-calls alongside 22nd ARW Command Chief Laura Hoover. The briefings served as an opportunity for top leadership to engage with, share priorities, and continue open communication between base personnel....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 07.13.2023
The 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron received two Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) kits, the latest innovation in refueling methods, this year. The VIPER kit is an adapter that allows hot refuel operations, which is when the aircraft still has its engines running, with any existing infrastructure. It utilizes host nation refueling equipment, such as refueling......
