Aug. 26, 2026 Spin it to win it: McConnell AFB innovation A 3D-printed tool designed by a McConnell AFB maintainer is helping Airmen refinish aircraft wheels faster by allowing them to rotate the wheels while painting, eliminating hours of drying time between coats.
Aug. 21, 2026 Innovation, modernization, readiness highlight SecAF visit to McConnell AFB SecAF Meink visited McConnell AFB to observe the ongoing fleet transition from the KC-135 Stratotanker to the KC-46A Pegasus. During the visit, Meink reviewed digital engineering sustainment initiatives at the National Institute for Aviation Research and met with Total Force Airmen.
Feb. 24, 2023 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
June 16, 2022 First in-air refueling between KC-46, AFSOC CV-22 The 20th Special Operations Squadron and 349th Air Refueling Squadron brought a CV-22 Osprey and KC-46 Pegasus together for in-air refueling training over Cannon AFB early June.
Jan. 7, 2022 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
March 16, 2021 ‘Accelerated Path to Wings’ pilot training makes history Seven Airmen made history as the first “Accelerated Path to Wings” program graduated and they transitioned from students to Air Force pilots during a ceremony March 12.
Jan. 12, 2021 Former AFRL engineer earns 2021 Most Promising Engineer in Government award First Lt. Samuel Nyamekye, a former Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate Airman, was recently named the 2021 Most Promising Engineer in Government in advance of the 35th Annual 2021 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Conference.
Jan. 25, 2019 McConnell AFB welcomes first KC-46A Pegasus Total Force crews delivered the first two KC-46A Pegasus aircraft to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
Aug. 2, 2016 James tours McConnell, mentors Airmen Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James visited McConnell Air Force Base July 28-29 to spend time with Airmen and better understand the missions here.
Jan. 16, 2014 Distinguished visitor shares importance of diversity McConnell Air Force Base hosted a distinguished visitor from the Senior Executive Service to speak at the Martin Luther King Jr. Day breakfast Jan. 16.