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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
    WHY WE DO IT


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

  • 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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  • A KC-46 refuels F-16s

    Travis AFB sends KC-46 across the Pacific to train with Misawa F-16s 

    This past week, aircrews assigned to the 9th Air Refueling Wing and 60th Air Mobility Wing flew a KC-46A Pegasus to Misawa Air Base, Japan, showcasing the indispensable role of air refueling during an off-station training in support of F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 14th Fighter Squadron

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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brayden Walling, 92nd Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission technician, checks the functions on the equipment control unit at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, June 2, 2025.  The Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal system uses extremely high frequency and advanced EHF waveforms to provide protected communication capabilities in operational environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha Thorn)

    Fairchild AFB establishes framework for Global ASNT

    Team Fairchild is at the forefront of communications innovation, setting a new standard for rapid deployment and efficiency with a groundbreaking transportable system. The 92nd CS volunteered as the pilot unit for this system, paving the way for its broader adoption across the Air Force. As the

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Air Force Headlines

  • DEP Swear-In in Times Square

    Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

  • The Secretary of the Air Force speaks with Airmen on his Air Combat Command immersion tour.

    SecAF emphasizes modernization, readiness during ACC immersion

  • Rocket taking off

    Around the Air Force: Human-Machine Teaming, Sonic Boom Research, Survivable Communication Networks

  • A pilot in a F-16

    AF Week in Photos

  • DAF senior leaders at subcommittee meeting.

    Meink, Allvin, Saltzman outline strategies, priorities necessary to secure the nation

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    National Defense Area established in South Texas

  • System of Cooperation Among the American Air Forces (SICOFAA) ceremonial bell sits on the table during the 65th Conference of the American Air Chiefs (CONJEFAMER) meeting in Asuncion, Paraguay, June 18, 2025. SICOFAA began as a meeting of officers from 13 different countries in 1961 with the goal of strengthening the bond between the Air Forces in the Western Hemisphere. It has since grown to include XX countries. The passing of the bell stands as a long-standing tradition in SICOFAA’s CONJEFAMER and embodies the unity and shared mission among Western Hemisphere air forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrea Jenkins)

    CONJEFAMER 2025 unites air chiefs, strengthens regional security

        

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