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)
“I was in college to become a lawyer, but I started college when I was 16, and by the time I was in my early 20s, I was already burnt out. It was all just sitting in an office, pushing paper. I wanted something different.”
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — McConnell Airmen participated in Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise (CRE) at Aviano Air Base from March 3-14.
The job of a sexual assault response coordinator (SARC) isn’t for the weak. SARCs, even on their worst day, must show deep empathy, emotional intelligence and immense strength while guiding victims through hard times. The weight of such responsibility can take a toll on some. For Vickie Hayden, 22nd Air Refueling Wing SARC, finding a way to unwind after caring for others all day is vital.
