Due to increased severe weather alerts and the potential for damaging hail Saturday, April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base relocated 16 KC-135 Stratotankers to Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D.
A tornado went through the McConnell airfield Saturday evening, resulting in small power outages and minor damage to fences, buildings and trees.
There were no reported injuries to service members, their families or aircraft.
The 184th Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, sustained some damage. Currently the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is helping to assess damages and to provide additional support.
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A tornado went through the McConnell airfield Saturday evening, resulting in small power outages and minor damage to fences, buildings and trees.
There were no reported injuries to service members, their families or aircraft.
The 184th Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, sustained some damage. Currently the 22nd Air Refueling Wing is helping to assess damages and to provide additional support.
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