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  • Hewlett Assumes Command of the 184th Wing

    Col. David Hewlett assumed command of the Kansas Air National Guard’s 184th Wing during a change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 2, 2024.The official party included Brig. Gen. Jason Knobbe, commander of the Kansas Air National Guard; Col. Steve Smart, outgoing

  • McConnell EXPLODEO practices deployment, mission generation

    Airmen from five flying squadrons out of the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings participated in a series of events defined as EXPLODEO in multiple locations Feb. 24-28, 2024.“EXPLODEO is the popularized term to highlight Air Mobility Command’s emphasis on exploding into theater,” said Lt. Col.

  • McConnell in the running for best dining facility in the Air Force

    The Chisholm Trail Dining Facility at McConnell Air Force Base is in the running for this year’s John L. Hennessy Trophy Award given for having the best food service programs in their region.“Bringing this win home to McConnell would mean everything, I think it would show our young Airmen what can

  • Retired B-1B arrives in Wichita to create a digital twin

    A B-1B Lancer set a new record for under-the-radar approaches, by taking to the highway to travel from Texas to Wichita Jan. 25-28. The B-1 was transported from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on an 18-wheeler to Wichita State University’s (WSU) National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) as part

  • Helmick assumes command of the 905th ARS

    (Left to right) Col. Eric Rivero, 931st Operations Group commander hands the guidon to Lt. Col. Jason Helmick, incoming 905th Air Refueling Squadron commander, Jan. 6, 2024, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Prior to his current assignment, Helmick commanded the 931st Operational Support Squadron.