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NEWS

  • Block 45 moves closer to mission-ready

    Seven of McConnell's KC-135 Stratotankers received Block 45 upgrade, moving closer to operational missions and bringing the 59-year-old aircraft new technology.The Block 45 upgrade addresses critical aircraft equipment and safety of flight issues including a new auto pilot, a new radio altimeter and

  • Make the right choice during the Critical Days of Summer

    From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the sun is out, the water is warm and the drinks are cold. It is a time for fun, barbeques and family outings. However, it is a time when the Air Force continues to lose its greatest resource, Airmen.With the increase in daylight hours and favorable weather

  • 9th ARS certifies first Travis aircrew on upgrades

    The 9th Air Refueling Squadron successfully certified Travis' first aircrew on the KC-10 Extender's first major avionics and air traffic management upgrade May 7.Having been in operation with the U.S. Air Force since 1981 without significant modernization, the upgrade of the airframe's

  • McConnell, community participate in patient movement training

    Members of the 22nd Medical Group, the Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center and representatives from local hospitals participated in a National Medical Disaster System training exercise, May 13, here.The training provided an opportunity for the participants to prepare for an event where

  • McConnell recognizes National Police Week

    The 22nd Security Forces Squadron is recognizing the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty by having a week full of events that lets the community interact with the people who serve and protect them each day."National Peace Officer's Memorial Day" was established in 1962 by President

  • AFIMSC activates detachment at AMC

    Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center activated Detachment 9 in a ceremony at Air Mobility Command May 7.Maj. Gen. Theresa Carter, AFIMSC commander, presided over the ceremony as Col. Mark H. McCloud assumed command of the newly established detachment."We are the world's most powerful

  • Heroes at Home: GFAFB hosts financial education event

    The 319th Force Support Squadron and the Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted a financial education event entitled Heroes at Home May 12, 2015, at the Northern Lights Club here.Heroes at Home is a good will educational tour sponsored by the United Services Automobile Association (USAA). The

  • Team McConnell celebrates MWD's seven years of service

    As part of National Police Week, Team McConnell recognized a four-legged 22nd Security Forces Squadron member for his years of outstanding performance here and during numerous deployments in harms way."Today we celebrate the retirement of military working dog, Rakker, who dedicated49 dog years of

  • EOD trains for any situation

    Two weeks ago, the 87th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team was blowing up a World War II-era bomb; this week they are conducting a field training exercise here focused on preparing Airmen for stateside and deployed operations."We are trying to replicate scenarios from Iraq and

  • CRW, 6AS, 3AS,732 AS, train together at Lakehurst

    The 621st Contingency Response Wing took part in an exercise at Lakehurst airfield, April 27-30.Approximately 28 Airmen from the 817th and 818th Contingency Response Groups supported the exercise with a contingency response team along with members of the 6th and 732nd Airlift Squadrons of Joint Base