Team McConnell Participates in Red Flag-Alaska 24-1 MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, KAN. – The 22nd Air Refueling Wing participated in the Pacific Air Forces-directed joint exercise RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 24-1, involving multiple units and aircraft from the Italian Air Force, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy from April 22 to May 3.
AMC’s New STRATO-gy: Industry Partnerships Advance KC-135 Maintenance Technology As the Air Force continues to reshape, refocus and reoptimize to deter and prevail during the Great Power Competition, innovation and sustainability have become critical in reaching that goal.
McConnell relocates aircraft ahead of severe weather Most aircraft assigned to McConnell Air Force Base have relocated away from the area due to potential severe weather April 15, 2024.
McConnell Reservists perform first tasked KC-46A AE mission to Pacific MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Citizen Reserve Airmen from the 931st Air Refueling Wing recently expanded Pacific Air Force (PACAF) capabilities by piloting a KC-46A Pegasus with Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES). This was the first tasked KC-46 dedicated to solely
22nd ARW Tests New WARP Capabilities The 22nd Air Refueling Wing received its first sets of KC-46A Wing Air Refueling Pods (WARP), which will undergo extensive Initial Operational Testing and Evaluation (IOT&E), as well as increase the aircraft’s air refueling capabilities for probe and drogue - equipped receivers.