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  • Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission

    A tribute program that has provided free admission to SeaWorld and Busch Gardens for more than 4 million members of U.S. and coalition armed forces and their families has been extended through 2010."Here's to the Heroes," a program sponsored by Anheuser-Busch, was launched in February 2005 to

  • Leadership Graduate

    Senior Airman Vanessa Cunningham graduated Airman Leadership School at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Dec. 17, 2009. She is assigned to the 931st Mission Support Flight, an Air Force Reserve unit at McConnell. Also pictured is her flight commander, Lt. Col. Kerry Lehman. (U.S. Air Force

  • Tanker Tour for Jenks JROTC

    JROTC cadet Master Sgt. Michael Mix, an aspiring pilot, checks out the cockpit of a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Group led a tour of the tanker Saturday for his JROTC unit from Jenks High School near Tulsa, Okla. (U.S. Air Force

  • Thunderbirds to headline McConnell Open House

    The Thunderbirds are coming to Wichita. The premier aerial demonstration team of the U.S. Air Force will perform as the signature act for Team McConnell's 2010 Open House scheduled Sept. 25 and 26."We are thrilled for the opportunity to bring a headline act like the Thunderbirds to our great

  • Welcome Newcomers

    The following Airmen were welcomed to the 931st Air Refueling Group in December:Lt. Col. Chad Gericke931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Justin Frasche931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Karl Albach931st Aircraft Maintenance SquadronStaff Sgt. Charles King931st Aircraft

  • Spirit Spotlight: Senior Airman Marit Johnson

    Senior Airman Marit Johnson is a Salisbury, Md., native who has been a Reservist assigned to 931st Air Refueling Group since she joined the Air Force in April 2007. Unit: 931st Aerospace Medicine FlightAir Force Job: Health Services Management TechnicianCivilian Job: I work in medical records at Via

  • Business 'Boomin' at Barksdale

    Tech. Sgt. Kevin Bouchard was part of a KC-135 Stratotanker crew that recently flew a mission in support of a civic leader tour sponsored by the 917th Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Sergeant Bouchard is a boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, the flying unit of the 931st

  • Airman on a 'New' Mission

    Tech. Sgt. John Fitzpatrick repairs cracks on an engine sailboat panel for a KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Nov. 16, 2009. Sergeant Fitzpatrick is a a structural maintenance craftsman assigned to the 931st Maintenance Squadron, a new unit within the 931st Air Refueling

  • Holiday Thank You

    Maj. Rick Rogers, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, serves a bowl of carrots to a U.S. Navy Reservist at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., on Nov. 14. Members of the 931st Air Refueling Group's senior leadership served lunch at the base dining facility during the 931st's November weekend

  • AFRC commander sends holiday wishes

    As we enter the holiday season and prepare for the new year, I want to thank you, your families and your employers for the many sacrifices made this year for our great nation.The holidays provide all of us an opportunity to thank our friends and families for their support throughout the year. To the