McConnell Reservists take on "The Redman"

Staff Sgt. Bronsha Smith was getting ready to take a beating."I guess everyone wants a shot at the title," said Smith as he adjusted the helmet piece of a "Redman" padded protective suit that covered virtually every inch of his body.Smith, a member of the Air Force Reserve 931st Security Forces

Quarterly award winners honored at 931st commander's call

Five members of the 931st Air Refueling Group were recognized during the January UTA commander's call as 4th quarter award winners.Winners for the 4th quarter of 2012 are as follows:Airman: Senior Airman Leirin Andra, 931 OSSNoncommissioned Officer: Staff Sgt. Mitchell Mabee, 931 MXSSenior

931st welcomes newcomers during January UTA

Self defense

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

Air Force expands tobacco-free environments at base installations and services

In accordance with Air Force Instruction 40-102, "Tobacco Use in the Air Force," tobacco use is prohibited on installations except in designated tobacco areas and housing units. The instruction, released in March 2012, expands tobacco-free environments, clarifies tobacco use restrictions in training

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