U.S. Air Force Airman Basic Leila Kehle, 82nd Training Wing student, trains alongside her father, Jacob Wagner, Boeing maintenance training systems site lead, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 3, 2026. Leila follows a similar career path as her father, who previously served as an instructor at the same training location, demonstrating a continuation of legacy, service, and mentorship. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Paula Arce)
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.
McConnell is set to host a career and education fair March 24, 2026, in the Pulley Ballroom of the Dole Center for those interested in exploring potential school and business opportunities.
MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – A pioneer of the KC-46 Enterprise will be laid to rest Jan. 30, 2026 at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cemetery in Colorado.
