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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem b-roll

U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch members perform a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The controlled burn is performed annually at McConnell to maintain the ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)

Taken: 03.20.2025 | Video by Senior Airman Paige Weldon

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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind...

04.08.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon

The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard presents the colors at the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. The...

Kansas Aviation Museum honors Robin Spurrier with...

03.31.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman William Lunn

Chief Master Sgt. Markeisha Crawford, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, speaks with guests during an event unveiling the new Robin Spurrier...

McConnell’s new veterinarian

04.03.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon

Jennifer Kristek, McConnell Air Force Base’s veterinarian, and U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Bird, Veterinary Readiness Activity, McConnell Air Force...

Team McChord SAPR kicks-off Sexual Assault...

04.01.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Geiger

Cynthia Forsyth, left, Samantha Robertson, center, and Ivey Sanchez, all 62d Airlift Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocates,...

The Quiet Guardians of McConnell: DAF Police Officers

03.31.2025 | Photo by Senior Airman William Lunn

The Department of the Air Force Security Forces logo is sewn onto the jacket of Officer Joseph Holzman, 22nd Security Forces Squadron supervisory...

Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

04.01.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, rinses penetrating fluid off a KC-135 Stratotanker...

Scheduling Studio Portraits in P3

03.21.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill

The Official Photos graphic describes how to book a studio appointment through the new Public Affairs Productivity Portal at McConnell Air Force...

Thunderbird photo illustration

03.28.2025 | Photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill

The Thunderbird photo illustration was created for use in a campaign for the Frontiers in Flight air show at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The...

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Team McConnell Airmen complete in-house HAZWOPER...

04.04.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce

Approximately 17 Team McConnell Airmen completed the 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training at McConnell...

Kansas Aviation Museum honors Robin Spurrier with...

04.04.2025 | Story by Senior Airman William Lunn

The Kansas Aviation Museum unveiled a new exhibit honoring the life and legacy of Robin Spurrier, the first McConnell Air Force Base Golden Eagle...

McConnell’s new veterinarian

04.04.2025 | Story by Senior Airman Paige Weldon

The smell of a chemical cleaner lingers in the room and stings my nose as I enter. The bright fluorescent lights cast a harsh shadow on everything...

The Quiet Guardians of McConnell: DAF Police Officers

04.03.2025 | Story by Senior Airman William Lunn

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) police officers work alongside Air Force security forces. These personel, clad in dark blue, are not...

Disciplined Devoted Care: McChord’s DCC Program

04.01.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Benjamin Riddle

McChord’s C-17 Globemaster III dedicated crew chief program began in June 2023 by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joshua Davids and Senior Airman...

Jonathan Murphy: Occupational Safety Civilian of...

03.25.2025 | Story by Airman 1st Class Patrick ONeill

Jonathan Murphy, 22nd Air Refueling Wing occupational safety manager, won 2024 Air Force Occupational Safety Civilian of the Year. Murphy’s hard work and innovative efforts set him apart when it came to protecting personnel and assets. His ideas saved the Air Force money and labor over a multitude of exercises and contingencies.