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Airman in the Dugout

Jay Thomason, Wind Surge utility player and U.S. Air Force Academy graduate, talks about his experience attending the Academy and being drafted by the Minnesota Twins. After graduating in 2024, Thomason was drafted under a deferment program and now plays for the Twins' Double-A affiliate team, the Wind Surge, in Wichita, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman Daniel Obi)

Taken: 07.25.2026 | Video by Airman Daniel Obi

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Airman in the dugout

07.26.2026 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Tavian Sims

Jay Thomason, Wind Surge utility player, prepares to throw a baseball at Equity Bank Park in Wichita, Kansas, July 25, 2026. Jay graduated from...

Heat of the Trade

07.30.2026 | Photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Osvaldo Vargas, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology specialist, performs metal inert gas (MIG)...

Birds in flight – at night

06.27.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill

Maj. Alexander Ling, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, lands his aircraft at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 29,...

Transition in The Skies

07.27.2026 | Photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen

A KC-135 Stratotanker departs over a KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 27, 2026. The aircraft departed during a farewell...

Chasing Sunrise

07.27.2026 | Photo by Airman Matthew Nguyen

Participants prepare to begin the Avocado 5K at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 27, 2026. The event encourages physical fitness and builds...

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07.24.2026 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar

A U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the Joint Task Force-Port Opening directs cargo at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts, July 24, 2026, during...

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07.23.2026 | Photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Salazar

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Rice, 621st Contingency Response Squadron, oversees the cargo yard supporting U.S. Transportation Command’s...

Innovation Lab Tanker Tech

04.24.2026 | Photo by Airman Daniel Obi

U.S. Air National Guard Senior Airmen Krista Menges, 184th Security Forces Squadron defender, showcases the 3-D printed funnels created by her and...

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Recent News Stories

Airman in the dugout

07.30.2026 | Story by Airman 1st Class Tavian Sims

“The way I see it, the people who succeed in baseball are the same ones who succeed in the military,” said Jay Thomason, United States Air...

McConnell to Host 2026 AMC Summer Industry Preview

07.28.2026 | Story by Airman Matthew Nguyen

Air Mobility Command will host the 2026 Summer Industry Preview at McConnell Air Force Base, Aug. 18-19, 2026.

Maintaining Airlift Effectiveness: 62d AMXS stands...

07.22.2026 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Blake Gonzales and Senior Airman Benjamin Riddle

To prepare for future and on-going combat and humanitarian operations, the 62d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron has stood up a third Aircraft...

Final chapter of McConnell’s KC-135 era begins

07.22.2026 | Story by John Van Winkle

The last chapter in the KC-135 era at McConnell Air Force Base began in July with the departures of two KC-135 Stratotankers to new homes.

McConnell team member creates an innovative...

07.17.2026 | Story by Airman Daniel Obi

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – A brand new invention solves multiple KC-46A Pegasus engine servicing issues.

McConnell’s first KC-46A Dedicated Crew Chiefs

07.06.2026 | Story by Airman 1st Class Tavian Sims

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — Dedicated crew chiefs(DCC) are adding to the mission capability of the KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base.

McConnell pushes WARD Task Force

06.10.2026 | Story by Airman 1st Class Tavian Sims

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — McConnell Air Force base hosted a briefing and demonstration with local and federal agencies to speak about the importance and benefits of Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-sUAS) immersion.