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  • Defenders show former Air Policeman modern security forces

    McConnell has been home to a multitude of missions over the years with a long list of Air Force specialty codes coming and going with various units.One career field, even after 50 years of small adjustments and changes, has had a continuous presence here no matter what type of wing hosted the

  • Airman's Attic: It's all about giving back

    Moving into a new home can be exciting and fun, but it can also be stressful and take its toll on Airmen's finances.For Airmen living in the dorms, this could be their first time living on their own and they have not yet endured the financial obligations that come with moving into a new home. There

  • Airman overcomes injury to stay in service

    An ACL or MCL tear is one of the last injuries any athlete wants to go through, but once it happens, their life can suddenly change.It is often seen in the world of sports: a promising young star suffers a knee injury and comes back a different person.Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Langford, 22nd Security

  • Military family gets belated Christmas gift

    "Dear my mom's commander, my mom's an excellent mother and wife to my dad. Please promote my mom."Some children write letters to Santa Claus, but what Jaquan Dunn, 12-year-old son of Tech. Sgt. Jessica Hill, wanted most couldn't come from the North Pole.A few short months later, just after

  • From stripes to bars

    Growing up her dream was always to work in the medical field. After a lot of hard work and a little re-routing she is finally back on track.Staff Sgt. Marvina Jones, 22nd Maintenance Group commander's support staff assistant NCO in-charge, has always been a fast burner in her Air Force career.After

  • Airmen of Steel

    Crew chiefs are the first people who come to mind when thinking of aircraft maintenance. One back shop provides the crew chiefs with the parts they need to replace the damaged ones.Working in the 22nd Maintenance Squadron Sheet Metal shop could mean you are doing a variety of things. No day is

  • COPS: DUI through the Eyes of a Defender

    EDITORS NOTE: This article is part of a series titled "Air Force Liquid Television," which features stories about the various areas of life impacted by alcohol and the act of drinking and driving.One quiet night, a security forces patrol leader and her partner sit patiently in their vehicle,

  • Lifetime of caring earns once-in-a-lifetime memories

    When she answered the phone, the last person she expected to be on the other line was a representative from ABC-TV requesting an interview.Frenzella Bolden, 22nd Force Support Squadron child development center program assistant, learned after a few minutes on the phone that her son, Sean, had

  • 'Smart' way to give back

    The Air Force's core values are used to remind Airmen how to get the mission done. "Integrity first" and "Excellence in all we do" are rather straightforward, but how exactly does one define "Service before self?"Capt. Razell Smart, 22nd Operations Group special operations air refueling chief

  • Operation Supplement Safety: "Whey"ing Your Options

    In the Air Force culture, physical fitness is being pushed more and more each day. It is considered a vital pillar to Comprehensive Airman Fitness.  With it playing such a huge role in an Airman's life and career, it makes sense that Airmen are reaching out to different resources to improve their