STARBASE Wichita - A woman in a blue shirt standing next to a table
Mary Jo Brewer, deputy director and program instructor, STARBASE Wichita, explains one of the learning sections to Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline Morgan-Lopez at a STARBASE open house event Feb. 22.
A protestor shouts obsenities at Kansas National Guard
A protestor shouts obsenities at Kansas National Guard members in a riot control formation during civil disturbance training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Topeka, Sept. 18. During the training, the Guards... More
First Lt. Justin Moody, 184th Intelligence Wing chaplain,
First Lt. Justin Moody, 184th Intelligence Wing chaplain, crawls under nets and through mud during the wing’s combat dining-in obstacle course Aug. 4, 2013. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Matt McCoy)
During the March unit training assembly, Airmen assigned
During the March unit training assembly, Airmen assigned to the 184th Intelligence Wing attended training designed to give visual and hands-on learning experiences in first aid and chemical/biological protectio... More
Soldiers, Marines and Airmen monitor battlefield airspace
Soldiers, Marines and Airmen monitor battlefield airspace and control air traffic. Operation Brimstone offered a very realistic training environment which sharpened combat skills and prepared personnel to overc... More
Military members, spouses and guests attend a banquet
Military members, spouses and guests attend a banquet to conclude the majority of the conference activities. The banquet includes an awards ceremony honoring Airmen and Soldiers of the Year and ended with a dance.
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist,
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist, 184th Force Support Squadron, spots a Pokémon in the airpark at McConnell Air Force Base July 27. The success of Pokémon Go has led to safety and security co... More
Team Red, White and Blue gets together twice a week
Team Red, White and Blue gets together twice a week for fitness activities and once a month for social events. The gatherings offer a fun and welcoming environment where veterans can be part of a supporting team.
The 184th Intelligence Wing donated 86 pints of blood
The 184th Intelligence Wing donated 86 pints of blood to the American Red Cross during a wing-wide blood drive on May 15 at the Jayhawk Roost, McConnell Air Force Base. The blood drive, labeled “Honor Your Hero... More
Airmen assigned to the Structures shop develop a plan
Airmen assigned to the Structures shop develop a plan for a welding project during Silver Flag exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida.
Changes to civil engineers - New but familiar
Lt. Col. Brock Sissel assumed command of the 184th Civil Engineer Squadron on Feb. 8. With the exception of commanding the 184th Logistics Readiness Squadron for one year, he has been a member of the squadron since 2003.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Arpan, joint terminal
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Arpan, joint terminal attack controller, 284th Air Support Operations Squadron, participates in a timed eight-mile ruck as part of the annual Viking Challenge. Other events inc... More
Conference attendees and their families run in the
Conference attendees and their families run in the President’s 5K Run as part of the morning activities offered at the Joint Conference.
Col. Vonda Wigal, 184th Medical Group commander, takes
Col. Vonda Wigal, 184th Medical Group commander, takes the oath of office from Col. Jeffry Jordan, 184th Intelligence Wing commander, during her promotion ceremony, Feb. 7, 2015, McConnell Air Force Base. Wigal... More
184th Jayhawks contribute expertise on deployment
Airmen assigned to the 134th Air Control Squadron climb aboard buses and deploy from McConnell Air Force Base in support of operations Nov. 11, 2015. The squadron's departure was part of a much larger mobilizat... More
184th LRS servant-leader rallies help for coworker’s family
Staff Sgt. Brent Andra, vehicle maintenance mechanic, 184th Logisitcs Readiness Squadron, repairs and maintiains engine components on one of the vehicles assigned to the 184th Intelligence Squadron, McConnell A... More
184th Intelligence Wing honor guard members post the
184th Intelligence Wing honor guard members post the colors during the wing's 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Wichita celebrates Week of Heroes
Airmen assigned to the 184th Security Forces Squadron interact with children while displaying their law enforcement and training equipment during the Week of Heroes at the Museum of World Treasures in downtown ... More
Tech. Sgt. Dawn Gudde (left) and Staff Sgt. Matt Statler
Tech. Sgt. Dawn Gudde (left) and Staff Sgt. Matt Statler (right), 184th Comptroller Flight, served back-to-back assignments to help the 106th Rescue Wing, New York Air National Guard, with military pay and fina... More
Staff Sgt. Samuel Obeng, 184th Security Forces, maintains
Staff Sgt. Samuel Obeng, 184th Security Forces, maintains the strength and integrity of his section of the front line during civil disturbance training, Topeka, Sept. 18. Noncommissioned officers such as Obeng ... More
Staff Sgt. Nick Jones, production recruiter, 184th
Staff Sgt. Nick Jones, production recruiter, 184th Intelligence Wing, informs 75th anniversary celebration attendees of the wing's current mission at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Fo... More
Staff Sgt. Randy Hutcherson, assigned to the Weapons
Staff Sgt. Randy Hutcherson, assigned to the Weapons Shop of the 184th Munitions Squadron, applies packaging to weapons systems equipment after a thorough inspection. The squadron conducted quarterly inspection... More
Staff Sgt. Anthony George, carries the ball through
Staff Sgt. Anthony George, carries the ball through traffic while playing in a rugby match for the Air Force rugby team.
Lt. Col. Johnnie Adam, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron,
Lt. Col. Johnnie Adam, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron, project Officer in Charge, cuts a bridging piece for an outdoor patio overhang, as Staff Sgt. Luke Groom, 184th CES, Structures, assists, during a Deploymen... More
Master Sgt. John Gray, 184th Intelligence Wing, McConnell
Master Sgt. John Gray, 184th Intelligence Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, monitors video feeds from Civil Air Patrol aircraft operating in North and South Carolina during disaster response operations in... More
Senior Airman Logan Young and Airman 1st Class Michael
Senior Airman Logan Young and Airman 1st Class Michael Lane, 184th Medical Group, notate the vital signs of two 184th Intelligence Wing members, Nov. 3, 2013. The vitals station checked blood pressure, height a... More
When squadron shutdowns became a reality, Airmen took
When squadron shutdowns became a reality, Airmen took swift actions to minimize losses.
Attendees of the 184th Intelligence Wing combat dining-in
Attendees of the 184th Intelligence Wing combat dining-in earn their way into the event by climbing, crawling and running their way through an obstacle course. Rain from earlier in the day made the course messy... More
The 184th Intelligence Wing hosts the 2014 Joint Conference
The 184th Intelligence Wing hosts the 2014 Joint Conference at the Hyatt hotel in downtown Wichita. The conference brings Army and Air National Guardsmen together in a unified effort to address successes and ch... More
Staff Sgt. Luke Vanderpool, 161st Intelligence Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Luke Vanderpool, 161st Intelligence Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard, uses commercial satellite imagery to find routes that are clear for first responders to travel through. Vanderpool was activat... More
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Nestor, chief enlisted manager,
Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Nestor, chief enlisted manager, 184th Intelligence Support Squadron, sings the national anthem during the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force B... More
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate in exercise Cascadia Rising Olympia, Wash. June 2016. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Joint Information Site Communication Center.
Lt. Col. Darin Nitschke, 184th Medical Group optometrist,
Lt. Col. Darin Nitschke, 184th Medical Group optometrist, checks Senior Airman Brent Peck's, 134th Air Control Squadron network operations journeyman, visual acuity, Nov. 3, 2013. The 184th Intelligence Wing he... More
The Security Flight assigned to the 127th Command and
The Security Flight assigned to the 127th Command and Control Squadron kept a close watch over the buildings, equipment and personnel belonging to the squadron. Many of the Airmen moved to other squadrons withi... More
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Rausch, 184th Honor Guard, played
Tech. Sgt. Aaron Rausch, 184th Honor Guard, played Taps during a ceremony honoring the Guardsmen who passed away over the last year.
National Guardsmen use techniques and tactics they
National Guardsmen use techniques and tactics they learned during the training to thwart his violent advances during civil disturbance training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Topeka, Sept. 18.
184th Intelligence Wing Public Affairs hands out history
184th Intelligence Wing Public Affairs hands out history books to guests during the wing's 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. The book details the wing's 75 years of... More
An arrest team carries a protestor back behind the
An arrest team carries a protestor back behind the front line during civil disturbance training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Topeka, Sept. 18. Arrest teams are strategically placed behind the line and wa... More
Master Sgt. Paul Jones, 161st Intelligence Squadron,
Master Sgt. Paul Jones, 161st Intelligence Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard, views images and video to use in products that are passed to command elements near Houston. Like his coworkers, Jones was activate... More
Col. Vonda Wigal, 184th Medical Group commander, receives
Col. Vonda Wigal, 184th Medical Group commander, receives her new colonel rank from her family during her promotion ceremony, Feb. 7, 2015. Wigal assumed command of the 184th Medical Group and its 74 members on... More
The 184th Intelligence Wing Security Forces Squadron
The 184th Intelligence Wing Security Forces Squadron arrives on the scene equipped with crowd control equipment, ready for a riot of fun. The wing’s dining-in event allowed wing members to socialize, share a me... More
Capt. Stacy Fagan, 184th Medical Group physician assistant,
Capt. Stacy Fagan, 184th Medical Group physician assistant, looks into Airman 1st Class Casey Perkins', 134th Air Control Squadron data maintenance technician, mouth during a general preventive health assessmen... More
Retired Navy Capt. Thomas Flanary, son of Lt. Col.
Retired Navy Capt. Thomas Flanary, son of Lt. Col. Paul N. Flanary, first commander of the 127th Observation Squadron, forerunner of the 184th Intelligence Wing, attends the wing's 75th anniversary celebration.... More
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration look at photos from the last 75 years at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Master Sgt. Melinda Kellogg, 184th Medical Group and
Master Sgt. Melinda Kellogg, 184th Medical Group and Blayne Smith, executive director, Team Red, White and Blue, run with the American flag through a small town in Kansas. Teams of runners from Kansas carried t... More
Kansas Air Guard presents regional basketball tournament
Kansas Air Guard presents regional basketball tournament
The Air Control Squadron hones joint skills during
The Air Control Squadron hones joint skills during exercise. Public domain photograph of aircraft, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Tech. Sgt. Billy Smith, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron,
Tech. Sgt. Billy Smith, 184th Civil Engineer Squadron, Pavements and Construction Equipment, supervisor, scrapes and forms cement for a storm drain, during a Deployment for Training at the Kansas Army National ... More
An Airman assigned to the 284th ASOS determines his
An Airman assigned to the 284th ASOS determines his location using only a map, compass and protractor as part of the Viking Challenge.
At Countryside Christian Church in Wichita, Kan., Master
At Countryside Christian Church in Wichita, Kan., Master Sgt. Jayme Gabbard, superintendent, 184th Honor Guard, and Senior Airman Daniel Reid, 22nd ARW Honor Guard, fold a 48-star flag during a flag folding cer... More
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration look at photos from the last 75 years at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
The 184th Intelligence Wing holds a 75th anniversary
The 184th Intelligence Wing holds a 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. Guests listened to a summary of the wing's history, browsed photos from the last 75 years, wat... More
Saline County Emergency Management officials notified
Saline County Emergency Management officials notified local fire and rescue districts that an Air Force plane crashed at Smoky Hill Weapons Range at approximately 8 a.m. Sept. 12. Several districts arrived on s... More
Civil engineers experience the stresses of working
Civil engineers experience the stresses of working in a simulated deployed combat environment. As they work on equipment, they also focus on hostile threats and safety measures.
Staff Sgt. Anthony George, communications support
Staff Sgt. Anthony George, communications support specialist, 184th Intelligence Support Squadron, tackles the ball carrier while playing for the Air Force rugby team.
The 184th Civil Engineer Squadron upgraded the armory
The 184th Civil Engineer Squadron upgraded the armory that houses the 250th Forward Support Company, Ottawa, during a Deployment For Training May 30 - June 13.
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist,
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist, 184th Force Support Squadron, searches for a Pokémon in the airpark at McConnell Air Force Base July 27. The new game uses GPS and camera to allow players to... More
Col. David Weishaar, commander, 184th Intelligence
Col. David Weishaar, commander, 184th Intelligence Wing, greets guests during the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo ... More
Lone bugler for 184th Intelligence Wing
Staff Sgt. Chase Muninger, customer service, 184th Comptroller Flight, serves as the only bugler for the 184th Intelligence Wing’s Honor Guard.
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, adjutant general, Kansas National
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, adjutant general, Kansas National Guard, congratulates Master Sgt. Josh Manning, information technology specialist, 177th Information Aggressor Squadron, after presenting him with the A... More
Senior Master Sgt. Brad Caughron, operations superintendent,
Senior Master Sgt. Brad Caughron, operations superintendent, 161st Intelligence Squadron, gives blood during a wing-wide blood drive on May 15 at the Jayhawk Roost, McConnell Air Force Base. The blood drive, la... More
Airmen from the 184th Civil Engineer Squadron pose
Airmen from the 184th Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a group photo with equipment they use at their deployed location in southwest Asia, Feb. 2.
Master Sgt. John Gray, 184th Intelligence Wing, McConnell
Master Sgt. John Gray, 184th Intelligence Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, monitors video feeds from Civil Air Patrol aircraft operating in North and South Carolina during disaster response operations in... More
Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard gather in
Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard gather in Wichita to participate in the Kansas National Guard 2017 Joint Conference. Some of the events included a golf tournament, 5K fun run, awards ceremonies, busin... More
Maj. James McCosh, 184th Intelligence Support Squadron,
Maj. James McCosh, 184th Intelligence Support Squadron, ties into a conference call involving many other Air National Guard units who have joined in the relief efforts following Hurricane Harvey, a devestating ... More
Senior Master Sgt. Joel Unger, 184th Intelligence Wing,
Senior Master Sgt. Joel Unger, 184th Intelligence Wing, and his father, John Unger, a former unit member, look through wing photos from the past 75 years during the 75th Anniversary celebration September 10. Hu... More
Senior Master Sgt. Tom Gattis (right), 134th Air Control
Senior Master Sgt. Tom Gattis (right), 134th Air Control Squadron, works with other Airmen to establish effective communication between U.S. Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force combatants, as well as coaliti... More
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the Kansas National
Soldiers and Airmen participate in the Kansas National Guard 2017 Joint Conference. Some of the events included a golf tournament, 5K fun run, award ceremonies, a visit from Congressman Roger Marshall, business... More
Wichita native and retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony
Wichita native and retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Anthony Clark, center, receives a $1,000 donation from the combat dining-in fundraiser for the Gallant Few Inc. nonprofit organization Aug. 4, 2013.
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990 are out on display during the 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate in exercise Cascadia Rising Olympia, Wash. June 2016. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Joint Information Site Communication Center.
Master Sgt. John Gray, 161st Intelligence Squadron,
Master Sgt. John Gray, 161st Intelligence Squadron, Kansas Air National Guard, speaks with colleagues from many other Air National Guard units via telephone. Gray is part of the massive relief effort following ... More
The 184th Intelligence Wing holds a 75th anniversary
The 184th Intelligence Wing holds a 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. Guests listened to a summary of the wing's history, browsed photos from the last 75 years, wat... More
Capt. Andrew Jamerson, 184th Medical Group laboratory
Capt. Andrew Jamerson, 184th Medical Group laboratory officer in charge, draws blood from Capt. Adam Pahls, 134th Air Control Squadron maintenance assistant chief, Nov. 3, 2013, during a wing-wide annual preven... More
Kansas Airmen interact with national leadership
Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, Air National Guard command chief, speaks to the 184th Intelligence Wing enlisted members during a wing visit at McConnell Air Force Base Sept. 7.
284th ASOS trains with Special Operations Forces
Staff Sgt. Dean Johnston, joint terminal attack controller, 284th Air Support Operations Squadron, communicates with aircrew personnel while coordinating close air support attacks using Air Force and Army airbo... More
299th NOSS migrates ANG to Air Force’s network
The 299th Network Operations Security Squadron combined 92 Air National Guard communications networks at 146 locations with the Air Force’s network and is now one of three network and enterprise defense organizations.
127th Cyber Operations Squadron joins the fight
The April 1 activation of the 127th Cyber Operations Squadron adds another cyberdefense capability to the Department of Defense’s arsenal as information systems become the battlegrounds of the future. The 127th... More
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990 are out on display during the 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Army Staff Sgt. Glenn Carter, black shirt, disturbance
Army Staff Sgt. Glenn Carter, black shirt, disturbance training instructor, 35th Military Police Company, plays the role of a rioter during civil disturbance training at the Armed Forces Reserve Center, Topeka,... More
Tech. Sgt. Chris Schulte, volunteer instructor, 134th
Tech. Sgt. Chris Schulte, volunteer instructor, 134th Air Control Squadron, teaches Airmen how to identify, cordon and secure unexploded ordinance during the ESR. The UXO training was one of many stations Airme... More
A first responder guides a Salina-based Lifeteam helicopter
A first responder guides a Salina-based Lifeteam helicopter onto a makeshift landing zone close to a C-130 crash site during a major accident response exercise hosted at Smoky Hill Weapons Range. The helicopter... More
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist,
Airman 1st Class Orlando Saenz, services specialist, 184th Force Support Squadron, finds a Pokéstop in the airpark at McConnell Air Force Base July 27. The purpose of Pokémon Go is to get gamers off the couch a... More
The new bench to be put on display at the 184th Intelligence
The new bench to be put on display at the 184th Intelligence Wing's airpark was out to view during the 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Se... More
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration look at photos from the last 75 years at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Smiles get brighter at 184th Intelligence Wing
Maj. Mark Sheils, dentist for the 184th Medical Group, is the first dentist the wing has had for a very long time. Understanding the unit’s need for a dentist, Sheils travels from Fargo, N.D., to attend monthly... More
Tech. Sgt. Dawn Gudde (left) and Staff Sgt. Matt Statler
Tech. Sgt. Dawn Gudde (left) and Staff Sgt. Matt Statler (right), 184th Comptroller Flight, served back-to-back assignments to help the 106th Rescue Wing, New York Air National Guard, with military pay and fina... More
Airmen gained hands-on experience in lifesaving techniques
Airmen gained hands-on experience in lifesaving techniques during the ESR.
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate
Members with the 134th Air Control Squadron participate in exercise Cascadia Rising Olympia, Wash. June 2016. The exercise tested the capabilities of the Joint Information Site Communication Center.
Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard gather in
Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard gather in Wichita to participate in the Kansas National Guard 2017 Joint Conference. Some of the events included a golf tournament, 5K fun run, awards ceremonies, busin... More
Lt. Col. Darin Nitschke, 184th Medical Group optometrist,
Lt. Col. Darin Nitschke, 184th Medical Group optometrist, uses an Amsler grid on Senior Airman Brent Peck, 134th Air Control Squadron network operations journeyman, during an eye exam Nov. 3, 2013. The grid all... More
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990
Time capsule contents gathered by wing members in 1990 are out on display during the 75th anniversary celebration at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Rescue personnel, including Saline County Sheriff officers
Rescue personnel, including Saline County Sheriff officers and local firefighters, transport a wounded Airman to a medical helicopter during an exercise called “Herc Down,” hosted by Detachment 1, Smoky Hill We... More
Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser
Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits with Tech. Sgt. Jason Massingale, 177th Information Aggressor Squadron, about the unique capabilities the ... More
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary
Guests of the 184th Intelligence Wing's 75th anniversary celebration look at photos from the last 75 years at McConnell Air force Base, Kansas, September 10. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Lauren Penney)
Running for joy and charity
Left to right: Lt. Col. Brad Hilbert, Senior Master Sgt. Lou Locke, Col. Kreg Anderson and Chief Master Sgt. Sid Colliatie at the Hilbert Half Marathon in Hilbert, Wis., September 2012.
Families and friends wave to a departing bus full of
Families and friends wave to a departing bus full of Airmen assigned to the 134th Air Control Squadron who deployed to southwest Asia in support of global operations Nov. 11, 2015.
Retired Master Sgt. Susan Ballard, Kansas Air National
Retired Master Sgt. Susan Ballard, Kansas Air National Guard, runs with the American flag on a 132-mile stretch of highway between Dighton and Holyrood, Kan., Oct. 12. The trek was part of a much larger event c... More
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, adjutant general, Kansas National
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, adjutant general, Kansas National Guard, presents Master Sgt. Josh Manning, information technology specialist, 177th Information Aggressor Squadron, with the certificate for the Airman’... More
Maj. Rich Moon, commander, 184th FSS, and Master Sgt.
Maj. Rich Moon, commander, 184th FSS, and Master Sgt. Stephen Vogt, Retention Office manager, discuss the personnel who were displaced during the budget cuts that forced the 184th Munitions Squadron and the 127... More