🇺🇸💙 Closing out Police Week
Team McConnell concluded Police Week by honoring the service, sacrifice, and dedication of law enforcement professionals across our installation and the surrounding communities.
While Police Week only lasts a week, the men and women who protect and serve our communities continue that mission every single day. We remember those who gave their lives in the line of duty and thank those who continue serving today. 🫡
Congratulations to the Airmen of ALS Class 26-D!
After five weeks of hard work and dedication, these Airmen officially graduated and celebrated the completion of Airman Leadership School.
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A purrfect day to celebrate our pets 🐾
The McConnell Commissary invited pets (and their owners) to celebrate Pet Day with giveaways, raffles, prizes and fun. Local pet organizations supported the event, making the day a fun experience for attendees. 🐕
Lunch was provided by the commissary, and the 22nd Security Forces Squadron team put on a military working dog demonstration for the crowd.
🐶 Working Dog Wednesday!
Meet military working dog Gero, he's got silly little face, but a serious job. 🐾 Gero is an 85-pound German Shepherd handled by Staff Sgt. Tony Higgs. Known as the goofball of the kennel, Gero keeps the team smiling while still helping support the mission.
Follow along each Wednesday as we introduce these good boys and girls who help protect and support the McConnell mission. 💖🦴
Growing gardens & blooming besties 🌸
Team McConnell recently spent time creating their own potted gardens with live flowers arranged in unique and creative ways. Airmen and families enjoyed the spring weather while building connections and adding a little extra color to the day. 🪴🌼
Police Week kicked off with an opening ceremony as Team McConnell gathered to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement and pay tribute to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. 💙
Throughout the next 24 hours, volunteer Airmen will continuously walk while carrying the security forces guidon, passing it from shift to shift as a symbol of remembrance for fallen law enforcement and support for those currently serving. 🇺🇸
Knock knock.. special delivery 👀✈️
(alternative... Not your average everyday delivery 👀✈️ )
Today we welcomed our newest KC-46 to the fleet as Deputy Commander Col. Aaron Strode completed his final flight, delivering the aircraft straight from Boeing to McConnell.
A final flight, another Pegasus home, and a flightline full of Airmen there to celebrate. 🇺🇸
Cleaning up a classic ⚡
Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Group’s transient alert section recently cleaned and maintained the F-105 Thunderchief static display. ✈️
While the aircraft is officially owned by the Air Force museum system, our Airmen help preserve the display and keep a piece of Air Force history looking its best for Team McConnell and community.
Next time you're driving onto base, give the Thunderchief a look! 👀
New kennels, who dis? 🦴
Construction is underway on a new $9 million kennel project designed to better support our good working pups and their handlers. 🐕
The upgraded facility will include eight new kennels, a storm shelter and indoor training areas that allow conditioining, even during inclement weather. Replacing kennels originally built in the 1990s, the project is expected to take 14 months to complete and is currently scheduled to finish in September 2026. 🐾
📸 Airman First Class Tavian Sims
Gear, Games & Grub 🌮
Outdoor Rec hosted an afternoon of food, fun and activities during their open house event, giving Airmen and families the chance to check out rental gear, enjoy free walking tacos and compete for door prizes. ☀️
Visitors also spent the day playing games, enjoying inflatables and connecting with the Outdoor Rec team while learning about everything available through the program.
📸 Airman First Class Tavian Sims
Whipping up excellence 🫡
Culinary Airmen from McConnell had the opportunity to step away from the dining facility and spend the day learning from professional chefs at the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts in Andover, Kansas.
The Airmen spent the day working alongside instructors, learning new techniques, refining their skills and gaining experience. 🍝
Question is.. where do we sign up to volunteer as taste testers next time? 👀
📸 Senior Airman Amelio Brown
🐾 Time for another Working Dog Wednesday!
This week, meet Milan! 🐕
He's 63 lbs of energy and he’s just as handsome as he is hardworking. One is his favorite activities is running with his handler. He’s highly work-oriented and loves to stay busy, always ready to take on the next task.
One thing’s for sure, Milan never has to work hard for compliments. 💙😄
