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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Tech. Sgt. Rocky Vazquez, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection station captain, observes operations as a safety representative during an annual night aircraft burn, Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operate fire attack hoses during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft burns are conducted both day and night to provide firefighter personnel with the expertise to respond to an emergency at any time of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

A 25K Cargo Loader is maintained at the Heavy Equipment Shop Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, a high-reach mechanized vehicle, is used to transport up to 25,000 pounds of cargo to military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, services a 25K Cargo Loader transmission Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The installation’s Heavy Equipment Shop maintains a fleet of 25 vehicles throughout the year in support of McConnell’s air refueling mission. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, prepares transmission fluid for a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, with a deck height of 39 inches to 18 feet, 4 inches, provides Airmen with the capability to transport a maximum of 25,000 pounds of cargo to the installation’s KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, inspects transmission fluid levels on a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader’s transmission is serviced every 250 hours or once per year to ensure the success of McConnell’s operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Senior Airman Madison Dolata manipulates controls in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod while refueling a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 can transfer a maximum load of 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes SrA Madison Dolata, 349th ARS boom operator, during the refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Dolata is the first McConnell Airman to refuel the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

A KC-46A Pegasus boom is extended for an acceptance inspection Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The refueling boom system is controlled by the boom operator, who sits in an air refueling operator station with panoramic displays that help provide wing-tip to wing-tip situational awareness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, performs an acceptance inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus boom Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Hydraulics Airmen are responsible for internal repairs, which can include fuel supply, electrical, mechanical and hydraulics systems of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, climbs onto a B4 stand to begin an acceptance inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus boom Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-46 is able to pump fuel through a boom and drogue via wing aerial refueling pods. The additional refueling systems equip the aircraft with the ability to provide fuel to most fixed-wing, receivable aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 acceptance inspection

Master Sgt. Chris Hughes, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, and Staff Sgt. Jamie Berridy, 22nd MXS electrical environmental craftsman, watch as a KC-46A Pegasus boom extends for an acceptance inspection Feb. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Along with the boom, the KC-46 can be equipped with wing aerial refueling pods, which gives the aircraft the capability to perform multi-point, simultaneous aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, smooths out an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel covered the compound with a film, which allowed the putty to be spread evenly along the skin panel. Any air bubbles were filled with additional putty to fully repair the dent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, applies an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The compound hardens after an estimated 24 hours and is sanded to the original shape of the skin panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, combines resin and hardener Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The combination creates an aerodynamic smoothing compound that is applied to the skin panel after it has been sanded and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and methyl propyl ketone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft structural maintainers repair KC-135 skin panels on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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