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Airman 1st Class Ian Woodburn, 22nd Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems apprentice, poses for a photo Oct. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airman assigned to the 22nd CS provide all telephone, radio service, navigational aid and weather systems maintenance for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker) (This image was created in color and changed to black and white)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, and his family pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit or group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, covers his face while being sprayed with water Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz’s fini-flight is his last flight with the 22nd OG after more than 25 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, performs a pre-flight check in the boom pod before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators can pump thousands of pounds of fuel into other aircraft while flying thousands of feet above the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, exits a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz was greeted and hosed down with water by his family, friends and co-workers upon completion of his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker during his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, over Kansas. As a boom operator, Breitkreutz was responsible for the safety of both aircraft during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Airmen watch a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport take off after completing a touch-and-go Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A touch-and-go is accomplished when an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman 1st Class Dustin Teague, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, checks for loose objects inside a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen assigned to the 22nd MXS maintain the KC-135 so it remains mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman 1st Class Dustin Teague, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, reads technical orders while disassembling a spoiler actuator Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The actuator allows the spoilers on the aircraft to control the airflow that directs the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman Ryan Fugit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, disassembles a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pressurized hydraulic fluid moves the actuator, which comtrols air flow over the wing and allows the plane to manuever. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman Ryan Fugit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, releases hydraulic fluid out of a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The spoiler actuator is removed from the KC-135 and brought to the back shop to be inspected and exchanged if repairs are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS hydraulic Airmen

Airman Ryan Fugit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, deconstructs a spoiler actuator from a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 20, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen assigned to the 22nd MXS maintain aircraft parts, which allow aircrews to fly missions with confidence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell soccer earns 2nd in Supporter’s Cup

McConnell’s soccer team poses for a photo during the Defender’s Cup National Military Soccer Tournament, Sept. 3, 2017, at the STAR Soccer complex in San Antonio. The tournament proved to be exhausting mentally and physically for the players, but the team was able to fight through an additional five games before they lost 3-1 during the Supporter’s Cup championship. (Courtesy photo)
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Culvert repairs: Leavenworth scheduled to open, Parsons to close Sept. 11

Contracted civilians dig a culvert near Leavenworth Street Aug. 29, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Leavenworth is scheduled to re-open for public use Sept. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Toxic free

First Lt. Thomas Crews, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 co-pilot, stabilizes himself on straps during the removal of his flight suit at station seven of the aircrew contamination control area Aug. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Clear tube socks were placed on Crews feet in order to prevent any further contamination throughout the ACCA. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Toxic free

Airman 1st Class Zachary Weller, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, scrubs over-boots in station one of the aircrew contamination control area Aug. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Every layer was sanitized before the aircrew member continued to the next station to minimize contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Toxic free

Airman Brandon Siemonsma, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, pats down 1st Lt. Logan Schneider, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker co-pilot, thoroughly in station three of the aircrew contamination control area Aug. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE Airmen must make sure that every part of the aircrew member and their equipment is patted. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Toxic free

Airman Brandon Siemonsma, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, prepares 1st Lt. Logan Schneider, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker co-pilot, for external equipment removal at station four of the aircrew contamination control area Aug. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Siemonsma removed the blower and suspended it away from Schneider’s body to prevent further contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Toxic free

Airman Brandon Siemonsma, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, removes a flight helmet from 1st Lt. Logan Schneider, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker co-pilot, at station four of the aircrew contamination control area Aug. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE Airmen prevented further contamination by wiping any area they touched with a sanitizing cloth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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