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  • Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, and veterans carry an American flag onto the Riverfront Stadium baseball field for the national anthem April 11, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas. McConnell’s KC-46A Pegasus performed a flyover at the Wichita Wind Surge’s opening night. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Gavin Hameed) WHY WE DO IT
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McConnell Headlines

  • A photo of a couple is held in the lap of a woman.

    Wichita World War II pilot laid to rest

    1st Lt. Herbert Tennyson, a Wichita native and World War II pilot that died in 1944, was buried in Wichita, Kansas, June 27, 2025.

  • Two U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" wait to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the U.S., June 13, 2025. The KC-46 crew offloaded approximately 75,000 pounds of fuel to the Thunderbirds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

    McConnell KC-46 refuels Thunderbirds

  • Capt. Elizabeth "Sully" Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, and Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46 pilot, fly a KC-46 over the U.S., June 13, 2025. During this flight, the aircrew conducted a pilot checkride, over 20 training requirements, and offloaded 75,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

    KC-46 practice refueling KC-46

  • Two Team McConnell members feed a branch into a woodchipper

    22nd Civil Engineer Squadron cleans up after storm

    Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron clean up downed trees after a severe thunderstorm at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The overnight storm with wind gusts registering 100 mph struck the local area, damaging trees, vegetation and two light poles.

  • A man opens the face of an integrated fuel management panel (IFMP) for repair

    McConnell launches its Air Force Repair Enhancement Program

    Team McConnell recently launched its own Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) – an initiative to enhance operational readiness and resource optimization.

  • A turtle basks on a log in a creek June 11, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and  Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands tested the water in multiple locations on base for alligator snapping turtle DNA as it is now an endangered species. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

    McConnell AFB Restoration Advisory Board Notice

    McConnell Air Force Base would like to determine if there is sufficient public interest in establishing a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) for the installation's Environmental Restoration Program.

Our Command Team

  • Col Cory M. Damon is the Commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, one of the Air Force’s three core tanker wings.

    CORY M. DAMON

    Commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing

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  • Col Aaron J. Strode is the Deputy Commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, one of the Air Force’s three core tanker wings.

    AARON J. STRODE

    Deputy Commander, 22nd Air Refueling Wing

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  • Official photo of Chief Master Sgt. MARKIESHA C. CRAWFORD

    MARKIESHA C. CRAWFORD

    Command Chief Master Sergeant, 22nd Air Refueling Wing

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AMC Headlines

  • Airmen prepare for flight

    621st CRW conducts C-208B ops at JBMDL

    The 621st Contingency Response Wing is home to four unique mission sets, one of which is Air Advising under the 621st Air Mobility Advisory Group (AMAG). Recently, after showcasing the aircraft at the JBMDL Power in the Pines airshow, the 621 AMAG Commander and pilots from the 818 Mobility Support

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    LRAFB EOD technician named AMC NCO of the Year

    Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, has been named Air Mobility Command’s Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance and contributions to national defense.

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  • U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Christopher Marcum and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kenneth Babista, enroute engineers with the 4th Joint Communications Support Element, execute test cards with the Joint Deployable Airborne Package at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, June 2, 2025. The communication upgrades enhance secure, in-flight connectivity for C-130J operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emma Anderson)

    Communications upgrades prepare C-130Js for contested environments

    The 317th Airlift Wing is testing advanced communications hardware for certification on C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, enhancing situational awareness and command connectivity for future missions.

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Air Force Headlines

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    AF Week in Photos

  • Promo graphic for the Air Force Chief of Staff Leadership Library.

    CSAF Leadership Library: July 2025

  • Tennessee Army & Air National Guardsmen pose for a photo at the finish line

    Tennessee Guard participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

  • Operation Colony Glacier 2025

    AFMAO embodies 'No Airman left behind' - Operation Colony Glacier 2025

  • military members lean on the ground outside of a helicopter

    Cope Angel 2025: US, Japan sharpen search, rescue skills

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    Around the Air Force: Funding the Force, Optimizing Capabilities, Defending the Homeland

  • U.S. Airmen, assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, pose for a photo in front of a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle and F-35A Lightning II during exercise Atlantic Trident 25 at Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, June 26, 2025. AT 25 is a tactical-level field training exercise hosted by the Finnish Air Force, focused on improving interoperability and integration between fourth- and fifth-generation fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sierra Casteel)

    Allied forces conclude Atlantic Trident 25 in Finland

        

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