Engaging local civic leaders Published May 25, 2010 MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. Edsel "Archie" Frye, Jr., 931st Air Refueling Group commander (center) listens as Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander (left) briefs civic leaders here on May 24. The civic leaders, members of Friends of McConnell, visit McConnell every two months meeting with wing leadership to discuss recent and future base happenings. Friends of McConnell sponsor base events and provide financial support toward base functions and award ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)