KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Kansas City District issued the following news release: By Christine E. Paul, Public Affairs Specialist After Lewis and Clark ended their journey westward in 1806, an expedition known as the Corps of Discovery, the Missouri River would prove to be a vital link between the east and west. Flowing right through the heartland, the Missouri River is the longest river in the U.S. and is an important economic resource to the region,   more

MCCONNELL AFB, Kansas, Sept. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force McConnell Air Force Base (22nd Air Refueling Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Paula Arce, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs With 24-hour operations supporting critical missions, the 22nd Air Refueling Wing runs around the clock. The constant activity, in combination with deployments or temporary duty (TDY) assignments, means irregular work hours. This environment creates challenges for maintaining a healthy work-li  more