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  • 931st to hold second yearly awards banquet

    The 931st Air Refueling Group will be holding its second yearly awards banquet on the evening of Saturday, Feb. 9.The event will be held in downtown Wichita and will honor the group's 2012 yearly award winners."The annual awards banquet is an opportunity for us to come together as a unit and

  • AFPS Launches 'Year in Photos 2012' Review

    Each year, American Forces Press Service features the best images of U.S. military photographers in an annual review. The "Year in Photos 2012" offers images of troops as they conduct operations around the world, compete in athletic events such as the Olympics, and reunite with their familiesTo view

  • Legacy of valor

    Legacy of valor -- its part of the Airman's Creed, and it's a focus of numerous movie plots but have you really thought about its meaning?When I think of the legacy of valor, I think of times long ago and missions other people do.Gen. Mark Welsh, our new Air Force Chief of Staff, gave a speech at

  • Panetta memo describes possible sequestration effects

    While many remain hopeful that Congress and the administration will reach a deal that avoids sequestration, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has issued a memo describing the potential implications of going over the fiscal cliff.Planning for the effects of an across-the-board cut in defense spending

  • New Tricare Premiums Take Effect Jan. 1

    New premium rates for Tricare Reserve Select and Tricare Retired Reserve will go into effect Jan. 1.Monthly rates for member-only coverage under TRS will be $51.62. That is down 5.3 percent from 2012 premiums. Rates for member and family coverage will be $195.81 a month, a 1.5 percent increase over

  • Winter weather updates available

    931st Air Refueling Group members can receive weather updates by calling the McConnell Air Force Base Straight Talk Line at (316) 759-3149. Weather updates, including any delayed reporting information, will also be posted on the 931st Air Refueling Group Facebook site.

  • Holiday travel advice for Team McConnell

    With many members of Team McConnell planning to hit the road for the holidays over the next week, the members of McConnell's safety team have some advice for Airmen to keep in mind.Lt. Col. Barry Jones, 931st Air Refueling Group Chief of Safety and 22nd Air Refueling Wing Interim Chief of Safety,

  • McConnell Reservists selected for promotion to colonel

    Two members of the 931st Air Refueling Group have been selected for promotion to colonel.Lt. Col. Barry Jones, currently 931st interim Chief of Safety, and Lt. Col. Sherry Teague, 931st Maintenance Squadron commander, were both selected for promotion to colonel during the latest O-6 promotion