McConnell’s 22nd Air Refueling Wing will be conducting an exercise Feb. 13th through 17th.
The exercise will involve tornado sirens while emergency response procedures are practiced. The week-long training is designed to test the capability and readiness of McConnell Airmen to support combat operations and maintain combat readiness.
Visitors may experience delays due to increased security measures. Some of the following effects of the exercises could include:
- Increased flying activity
- Gate traffic could be backed up or rerouted to other entry control points if a gate is closed.
- Emergency response vehicles will be moving around the base
- Travel may be congested
- Some roadways may be temporarily blocked
- Security measures will be increased
- “Giant Voice” loudspeakers might be activated
- Telephonic and electronic notification methods will be utilized
- Alert sirens may be sounded
McConnell officials are assuring the public that this activity is planned, carefully scripted and controlled by the base’s exercise inspectors.
