Story by John Van Winkle | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 07.05.2023
A McConnell team is demonstrating the KC-46’s capabilities in an international exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, starting July 5. That combined McConnell team of active duty and Reserve Airmen from the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings is participating in Exercise Mobility Guardian 2023, Air Mobility Command’s largest full-spectrum readiness exercise in the command’s history....
Story by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 06.30.2023
In today’s interconnected world, many base personnel often handle pieces of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Protecting this information is key to maintain the privacy, integrity, and security of the mission at all levels and it is the responsibility of everyone involved....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 06.09.2023
The 22nd Air Refueling Wing hosted a change of command ceremony where Col. Nate Vogel, outgoing 22 ARW commander, relinquished command to Col. Cory Damon, incoming 22 ARW commander, June 9....
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 04.04.2023
The 22nd Air Refueling Wing, thanks to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, opened a food truck park called the Refueling Station for Team McConnell Airmen April 4. With very little foot traffic on base, brick and mortar food places have an uphill battle realizing success at McConnell. This causes issues for Airmen without the capability to go off base for food, as well as those in a time......
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 03.30.2023
Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing tested their skills in a simulated contested environment during the Agile Combat Employment exercise Lethal Pride March 27-31 at McConnell Air Force Base. “Lethal Pride is a 22nd ARW directed exercise that tested the Wing’s ability to deploy command and control and mission generation elements to orchestrate combat effects across geographically......
Story by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 02.15.2023
It is often said that the Air Force’s most important asset is its Airmen, and to prove that bases across the world host resiliency days to provide training so Airmen can better cope with any difficulties or struggles they may be facing. “Our next High-End fight will require us to rely on the skills of resilience – mind, body and craft – to be prepared in all aspects,” said Chief......
Story by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 11.23.2022
Three active duty Airmen from the 64th Air Refueling Squadron joined local Guardsmen on a 36-hour sortie aboard the KC-46A Pegasus, Nov. 16-17, 2022....
Story by Airman Gavin Hameed | 22nd Air Refueling Wing | 11.08.2022
Military children face many school-related challenges, with constant moving and readjusting to new environments and people; the Department of the Air Force School Liaison Program managers help families with the transition to their new installation....
