by Master Sgt. Brannen Parrish
931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs
8/15/2013 - MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The
Air Force recently named the 931st Air Refueling Group and the 22nd Air
Refueling Wing the recipients of the Verne Orr Award.
McConnell Air Force Base was selected as the winner for the 2013 Verne
Orr Award for its superior performance as a Total Force Initiative
installation.
The Verne Orr Award was established by the Air Force Association in
honor of former Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr to recognize
mission oriented unit accomplishments and achievements that used
personnel to their full potential in order to accomplish the mission.
"This award is an example of the effectiveness of utilizing the Total
Force to accomplish the mission of the Air Force," said Col. Mark S.
Larson, 931st Air Refueling Group commander. "The 22nd Air Refueling
Wing is an incredibly supportive host unit, and our strong partnership
with them ensures that we as an Air Force Reserve tenant unit are able
to successfully contribute to that mission."
The 931st Operation Support Squadron and 22nd Operation Support
Squadrons submitted a joint package for the award, highlighting the
accomplishments of the total force integration between the units in
2012. In January Air Mobility Command announced that McConnell was the
recipient for the major command.
According to the Installation commander, the award recognizes that the Total Force Concept is effectively practiced at the base.
"This award shows that Total Force Integration is more than just a
catch-phrase here at McConnell," said Col. Joel D. Jackson, 22nd ARW
commander. "When we all work together without worrying about who gets
the credit, anything is possible."
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