Engaging local civic leaders

Col. Edsel "Archie" Frye, Jr., 931st Air Refueling Group commander (center) listens as Col. Jamie Crowhurst, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander (left) briefs civic leaders here on May 24. The civic leaders, members of Friends of McConnell, visit McConnell every two months meeting with wing leadership

Reserve and Guard Take the Show on the Road

Lieutenant Colonel Peter Austin (left), 184th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, 184th Intelligence Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard and Lt. Col. Barry Jones, 931st Operations Support Flight commander, 931st Air Refueling Wing took time out of their busy schedules to speak with

Spirit Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Munirih Gravelly

Staff Sgt. Munirih Gravelly is a Long Beach, Calif. native who joined the 931st Air Refueling Group two years ago after eight years in the Regular Air Force.Unit: 931st Mission Support FlightAir Force/Civilian Job: Communications Help Desk TechnicianWhat I'm reading now: The Silence In Heaven by

Welcome Newcomers

The following Airmen were welcomed to the 931st Air Refueling Group in April:Staff Sgt. Jon Hutsler931st Mission Support FlightSenior Airman Nicholas Arnold931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS)Staff Sgt. Kristine Foster 931st AMXSAirman First Class Michael Murray 931st AMXSSenior Airman Craig

931st ARG Airmen assist WASPs in receiving Congressional Gold Medal

Airmen volunteer for many events/causes, such as the Special Olympics, to march in a Veteran's or Memorial Day parade, or visit senior citizens at a Veteran's Administration facility or retirement home. Just a few weeks ago, a volunteer opportunity was presented to members of the 931st Human

AFA seeks members for Reserve Council

The Air Force Association Reserve Council is seeking volunteers to fill its 16-member panel. The Reserve Council develops legislative and policy recommendations to the AFA on quality of life, equipment modernization, military construction and others issues which impact the Air Force Reserve Command

New training schedule released

Col. Edsel A. "Archie" Frye Jr. has approved a proposed unit training assembly schedule for the 931st Air Refueling Group in fiscal year 2010. Col. Frye, the commander of the 931st, received the proposal from the 931st's Annual Training Plan Group. Factors that were considered when selecting

Talking Total Force

Spirit Spotlight: Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson

Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson is a Beloit, Kan., native who joined the 931st Air Refueling Group in 2004. Unit: 931st Aerospace Medicine Flight Air Force Job: OptometristCivilian Job: Optometrist at The EyeCare Center in Beloit, Kan.Education: Bachelor's in History from Kansas State University in 1995,

Moving Up, Moving On

Col. Ted Mathews enjoys the moment during his promotion ceremony Saturday. Helping pin on the eagles that represent his new colonel rank are his sister, Catherine Mathews, his nephew, Joseph, and his niece, Gabrielle. Colonel Mathews relinquished command of the 18th Air Refueling Squadron to Lt.