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McConnell remembers former 22 OG commander Col. Thad R. Middleton

Lt. Col. Thad Middleton, 9 Air Refueling Squadron, commander, emerges from a KC-10 Extender after his final fight mission at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 4, 2015. Fini-flights are a traditional way to mark milestones in the career of aircrew, respected individuals of rank or repute, or a commander's departure to another command or retirement. Middleton's hometown is Port Huron, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Heide Couch/Released)
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McConnell Airmen Pioneer First KC-46 Fuel Return Valve Repair

Senior Airman Junior Ramirez, 22nd Maintenance Squadron, aircraft fuel systems specialist, prepares to replace a KC-46 fuel valve Dec. 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This valve ensures the fuel is retracted back into the KC-46 before the boom is stowed during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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McConnell Airmen Pioneer First KC-46 Fuel Return Valve Repair

KC-46 fuel valve parts are arranged on a table Dec. 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This valve ensures the fuel is retracted back into the KC-46 before the boom is stowed during flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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230119-Z-TW741-1007

Air and ground crews with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron participated in the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS personnel Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission showcased the growing capabilities of the 64th ARS since the unit was stood up in July of 2022 with 37 Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1139

Air and ground crews with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron participated in the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS personnel Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission showcased the growing capabilities of the 64th ARS since the unit was stood up in July of 2022 with 37 Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1111

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, marshals a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1087

Senior Airman Spenser McManamy, a member of the petroleum, oils and lubricants flight with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, finishes refueling a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1074

Senior Airman Spenser McManamy, a member of the petroleum, oils and lubricants flight with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1069

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1053

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1047

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1040

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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230119-Z-TW741-1012

Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)
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220803-F-FM899-278

Steven Leitzel, Executive chef from Siena Tuscan Steakhouse, a high-end Italian restaurant at Wichita’s Ambassador Hotel, shows Airmen the steps of making authentic spaghetti during a cooking class Aug. 3, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The class brought Airmen together in their newly renovated kitchen and taught them a skill they can use the rest of their lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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220614-F-FM899-865

Airman James Stewart, 22nd LRS Fuels Systems Operator, cooks eggs in the newly-built kitchen that recently opened in a McConnell Dormitory June 14, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The airmen living in the dorms don't have individual kitchens, so a new communal kitchen was built. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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220610-F-FM899-686

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing prepare food to celebrate the opening of a new dorm kitchen June 10, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The kitchen was built for Airmen in the dorm who want to prepare their own food on their own schedule. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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220610-F-FM899-318

Colonel Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wingcommander and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, discuss the new kitchen in the Airmen’s dorm building June 10, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen that live in the building don’t have kitchens in their rooms, so a new kitchen area was built for them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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McConnell helps celebrate Nico's birthday

8-year-old Nico celebrates his birthday party after being surprised by McConnell Airmen June 7, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Nico was affected by an EF-3 Tornado that hit Andover, Kanas. That month Nico was not able to celebrate his birthday at the time, so McConnell Airmen gave him a tour and a surprise party.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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McConnell helps celebrate Nico's birthday

22nd Security Forces Squadron members, show Nico and his family what military working dog handlers and their dogs do in action June 7, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The demonstration was part of a tour that McConnell Airmen put on for Nico’s birthday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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McConnell helps celebrate Nico's birthday

Airmen from the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire department show Nico how to spray the fire hose as part of his birthday celebration June 7, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The stop on Nico’s tour allowed him to see and use some of the fire departments equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman William Lunn)
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