First sergeant Russell retires Published Oct. 30, 2009 MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Master Sgt. Sheila Russell, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, retired from her 37-year Air Force career during a ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Oct. 18. Presenting her a ceremonial gift were fellow first sergeants Senior Master Sgt. Sheila Croninger and Master Sgt. Willie Tucker. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. John Allen)