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Faith meets firefighting

Fire Lt. Robert Griffin, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, provides a firetruck cabin tour for Airman 1st Class Haley Margavich, 22nd Air Refueling Wing religious affairs Airman, during a chapel visit to the base fire station at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 18, 2025. Unit engagement builds relationships and a better understanding of a variety of missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

The hangar doors of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab are opened to ventilate the building at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 12, 2025. The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron ventilated the building as part of their salvage and overhaul efforts following a building fire the week prior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

Civilians from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron position a scissor lift inside the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 12, 2025. Repairs are expected to take one to two months, and upon completion, the lab will be fully operational again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

New insulation and decking is installed in the ceiling of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab after a fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 12, 2025. A large portion of the insulation was ruined after a fire started in the ceiling a week prior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

Civilians from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron work to repair the ceiling of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab after a fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 12, 2025. The fire originated in the ceiling of the north side of the building during a severe thunderstorm the previous week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

The origin point of a fire caused by a suspected lightning strike in the ceiling of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 3, 2025. A conduit in the ceiling caught fire after the building was potentially struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

The decking of the roof and insulation in the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab is visibly damaged and burnt after a fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 3, 2025. The fire was discovered when Airmen responded to a carbon monoxide alarm that was triggered in the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

Ceiling tiles, insulation and other debris are piled up in the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab after a fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 3, 2025. The debris was cut out of the ceiling for firefighters to gain access to the fire’s origin point. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Historic hangar damaged during fire caused by suspected lightning strike

Sections of the drop ceiling and insulation in the 22nd Air Refueling Wing’s innovation lab dangle from the ceiling after a fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, June 3, 2025. It is suspected the building was struck by lightning during a severe thunderstorm in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

Airman 1st Class Garrett Smith, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, stands in front of a simulated burning aircraft during Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. Lethal Stack puts McConnell’s survivability, connectivity and agility to the test, enhancing its ability to rapidly deploy and continue operating in degraded environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

Staff Sgt. Logan Bruno, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, steps out of a fire truck during Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. McConnell Airmen are mission ready, capable and resilient against any known or emerging threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

A firetruck blasts water toward a flame-engulfed aircraft during Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. Lethal Stack aircraft practiced rapidly pivoting into theater, providing critical air refueling capabilities for allies and partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Blake Stewart, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch assistant fire management officer, and Jason Dewhurst, Wildland Fire Branch assistant module leader, inspect an area of tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Multiple areas on base are burned annually to maintain the land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighter, sprays water on cut grass while Alex Mermigkas, Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Firefighters sprayed the entire perimeter to prevent the burn from getting out of control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

An area of tall grass burns during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Burning the grass is more cost effective and beneficial to the ecosystem than mowing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Alex Mermigkas, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The module of firefighters travel to bases in their region doing controlled burns for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Alex Mermigkas, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites a pocket of tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Burning the grass is more cost effective and beneficial to the ecosystem than mowing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Derek Phillips and Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighters, collect branches during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The Wildland Fire Branch was established in 2012 to mitigate uncontrolled wildfires on Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch members discuss their plan for a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The Wildland Fire Branch was established in 2012 to mitigate uncontrolled wildfires on Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighter, tends to a pile of tree branches during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Multiple areas on base are burned annually to maintain the land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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