McConnell Reservists flex manufacturing muscles

Upgrades on McConnell's KC-135 Stratotankers are continuous, and upgrades to the more than 50-year-old galley of the passenger area are no exception.Among the storage features a traditional galley offers, McConnell Reservists working in the 931st Aircraft Structural Maintenance shop are in the

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Community marks 50 years since tragic crash

Representatives from McConnell AFB, the city of Wichita, Kansas and the state government held a memorial service on Jan. 16 to mark 50 years since a KC-135A Stratotanker crashed shortly after takeoff.The plane crashed into a residential neighborhood near Piatt Street and 21st Street in northern

BLUE: Air Force TV releases new documentary on F-22 Raptors

Air Force TV here released the latest episode of the Air Force's flagship television program, BLUE.This edition features the Airmen who work together to fix, fuel and fly America's most advanced fighter jet, the F-22 Raptor.Showcasing everyone from Air Traffic Controllers to Air Battle Managers,

State of the Air Force

Senior Air Force officials will brief the press at 2 p.m. EST, Jan. 15. Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III will discuss the current state of the Air Force, as well as, share their thoughts on the future of the Air Force. Airmen can watch

Credit available for officers serving in strategic joint environments

Reserve officers who have served in a joint environment at the strategic level may apply for joint service credit through the Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center's Joint Officer Management program."By having joint qualified officers in the Air Force Reserve, we are able to deploy or work in

McConnell Reserve Unit announces 2014 award winners

The Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group here honored its top performers for 2014 during the unit's 4th Annual Awards Banquet, Jan. 10, 2015.  During the banquet, the group honored its yearly award winners for each squadron, as well as the overall winners in the Airman, Non-commissioned

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The Post 9/11 GI Bill: how to apply, transfer benefits

Editor's note: this process applies to Air Force Reservists only. Members of the Air National Guard should refer to their retention office for information on how they can apply, transfer benefits.The Post 9/11 GI Bill is a great benefit for Reservists to utilize when they, or a family member, wish