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A U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, flies next to a U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 28, 2024, over the midwestern United States. The KC-46 refueled the Growlers on their way back to Washington. (Courtesy photo)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth Brakefield captures a photo of U.S. Navy EA-18 Growlers from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, during an aerial refueling mission May 28, 2024, over the midwestern United States. Elizabeth’s brother, U.S. Navy Lt. Lawson Brakefield, a Naval Flight Officer assigned to the "Vikings" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 129, flew as a co-pilot aboard one of the EA-18’s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
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U.S. Air Force Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, smiles for a photo in the cockpit of a KC-46A Pegasus May 28, 2024, over the midwestern United States. Capt. Brakefield experienced a reunion at 25,000 feet when she refueled her brother's U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler during an aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
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344th ARS fuels development of RVS 2.0

A KC-46A Pegasus sits on the flightline April 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In April, Boeing and the Air Force reached an agreement to bring a new Remote Vision System to the KC-46, the RVS 2.0. After testing the aircraft’s cameras during a three-week test cycle at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Team McConnell and the 344th Air Refueling Squadron played a vital role in the finalization of critical factors in the new camera system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Garcia)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Doenitz, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus co-pilot, touches a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen were exposed to the new PTT to build and reinforce training that they have received for the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Sare, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 pilot, completes training on a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PTT equipped Airmen by testing their knowledge on the KC-46 operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airmen assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron view a KC-46 Pegasus Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer familiarized Airmen with the KC-46 preflight and operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

A pallet is locked into place on a KC-46 fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cargo capacity of the fuselage allows 18 pallets of cargo to be secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer instructors guide cargo during a training scenario Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer allowed 344th Air Refueling Wing Airmen to test their knowledge on cargo, airlift and strategic components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom operators will take on a greater role with cargo transportation than previously experienced with the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom operators will take on a greater role with cargo transportation than previously experienced with the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, guides a 60K Loader Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader vehicle uses a conveyor system to move cargo to the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

A functional cargo handling system is installed on the KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The handling system creates a surface to easily maneuver and move cargo into the replicated cargo deck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Block training builds relationships at McConnell

Attendees from six different guest bases visited McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, the week of September 24-28 to discuss a variety of capabilities, concerns and opportunities related to the KC-46 Pegasus. McConnell is scheduled to be the first base to receive the new aircraft and proactively preparing for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna Caldwell)
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Young Airman joins Team McConnell for a day

Lt. Col. Jerry Bennett, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, presents a plaque to Grayson Westeman, 344th ARS Pilot-for-a-Day, Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Westeman, 3, battling Leukemia, became the latest honorary member of the 344th ARS as part of the squadron’s Pilot-for-a-Day program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Young Airman joins Team McConnell for a day

Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, looks over his shoulder from the pilot seat in a KC-135 Stratotanker simulator Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Westeman, a 3-year-old who battles Leukemia, spent more than 30 minutes flying to different destinations in the KC-135 simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Young Airman joins Team McConnell for a day

A bomber jacket for Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, lays on a table Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Westeman, a 3-year-old who is battling Leukemia, joined the 344th ARS as an honorary pilot to see through the eyes of an aviator for a day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Young Airman joins Team McConnell for a day

Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, and his family pose with Airmen assigned to the 344th ARS for a photo Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th ARS presented a plaque and a coin to Westeman, a 3-year-old who is battling Leukemia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Young Airman joins Team McConnell for a day

Grayson Westeman, 344th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot-for-a-Day, spins model plane propellers Nov. 15, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the tour, Westeman, a 3-year-old battling Leukemia, toured a KC-135 Stratotanker, piloted a KC-135 simulator and was presented with mementos from the 344th ARS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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