March issue of Airman magazine now available

 The March 2015 issue of Airman magazine is now available for download on your tablet by clicking: Apple or Android. To view the magazine on your web browser, click here.In this issue or Airman, our cover story tells the story of Master Sgt. Randy Rollins and his journey as a child who tinkers on

Commentary: Every March, I mustache myself a question

The razor hovered just above my upper lip; the blade suspended millimeters from my skin.  The consequences of my next move would have lasting ramifications for at least the next thirty days.  Even at this moment of reckoning, I wasn't sure which path I would choose.The day had started like any other

2015 Total-Force Climate Survey slated for March

Total-force Airmen will have an opportunity to express their opinions to Air Force leadership during the 2015 Total Force Climate Survey, slated for March 13-April 27."The purpose of the survey is to assess the opinions and perceptions of Air Force active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve

'Clear the line'

McConnell leadership helps kick off AFAF

The Air Force Assistance Fund kicked off at McConnell today, March 2.  The campaign will run until April 10.  The AFAF is an annual effort to raise money for charities that provide support to Air Force members and their families throughout the year."The Air Force Assistance Fund is an opportunity

KC-46A Pegasus hangar construction underway

The construction of three new hangars is underway, preparing for the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, here.The hangars will have the capability of storing of six KC-46As for the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 931st Air Refueling Group to perform routine maintenance."We laid a new

Air refueling, day or night

OTS eliminates component distinctions

The Air Force Officer Training School here has removed all service component distinctions from its line officer commissioning courses.Regular Air Force and Reserve cadets no longer receive their commissions through Basic Officer Training or Air National Guard cadets through the Academy of Military

Team McConnell loads cargo for Red Flag

A Total Force team of logistics personnel and air refueling boom operators from the active duty 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group braved gusting winds and sub-freezing temperatures to load approximately 18,000 pounds of cargo onto a KC-135 Stratotanker here,

OPSEC tip of the month: Tax season

The February "OPSEC Hot Tip" from the McConnell Air Force Base Operational Security Program deals with protecting your personal information during tax season.  Here are the tips:Tax season officially started last month when the IRS began accepting returns. Even if you're not ready to start preparing