Deployed McConnell Reservists coined by SecDef Panetta

Several deployed members of the 931st Air Refueling Group had the unique opportunity to experience a visit from Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta during his visit to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, Dec. 14.Panetta addressed approximately 300 Airmen, five of whom were members of the 90th Expeditionary Air

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New program prepares recruits for air force basic military training

Twenty two Air Force Reserve enlistees took part in the new Development and Training Flight program here designed to ease civilians into Air Force life. New recruits awaiting basic military training have the opportunity to take part in this program, the first of its kind for the 507th. It's designed

McConnell Reservists team with Veterans center to spread holiday cheer

Staff members from the Robert J. Dole Veterans Medical Center, Wichita, Kan., donated hundreds of dollars in cash and gift cards to assist Team McConnell families in need during the holidays.For the second straight year, the medical center held an "Open House for the Holidays" celebration, during

Deployed McConnell Reservist honored as Red Cross Hero

A member of the Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group was honored at the annual American Red Cross Midway-Kansas Chapter Heroes Breakfast in Wichita Dec.12.1st Lt. Craig Van Praag, a traditional Reservists who serves as an aircraft maintenance officer assigned to the 931st Aircraft Maintenance

Rescue Airmen support successful rocket launch

Air Force Reserve combat-search-and-rescue Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., supported the successful classified launch of an United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying the U.S. military's X-37B orbital space plane, Dec. 11 at 1:03 p.m. from launch Complex 41 Cape

Brig. Gen. Harris visits McConnell Reservists

Brig. Gen. Stayce D. Harris, the Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., paid a visit to the Airmen of the 931st Air Refueling Group here today.Harris is visiting McConnell along with the 18th Air Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Darren W. McDew.Harris spent the

Dobbins employee honored as ultimate wingman

The 94th Airlift Wing director of Airman and Family Readiness was honored on Nov. 15 at the Cobb Energy Center for her dedication to the Dobbins community and giving freely her time to any Airmen, or their families, who are in need.Angela Pedersen, the only civilian honored thus far, was recognized

Chief of AF Reserve announces senior leader changes

Lt. Gen. James F. Jackson, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander, Air Force Reserve Command, announced four senior leader changes Dec. 10.Brig. Gen. Jocelyn M. Seng, mobilization assistant to the Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Washington,

DOD prepares for potential sequestration

The Office of Management and Budget has instructed the Department of Defense to pursue internal planning to meet required budget cuts if sequestration goes into effect Jan. 3."We are at the very start of this process," said Dr. George Little, acting assistant secretary of defense for public affairs,