22nd Air Refueling Wing

Command Priorities

 

 

22ARW MISSION:

AIR REFUELING – EXECUTE TODAY, SHAPE TOMORROW

  • A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during the third annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 15, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The council focused on a variety of topics, including KC-46 training, insights from recent employment capability exercises and the latest tactical developments for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
    A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during the third annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 15, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The council focused on a variety of topics, including KC-46 training, insights from recent employment capability exercises and the latest tactical developments for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
  • A 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels a McConnell KC-46A Pegasus over the United Kingdom, July 1, 2024. The KC-46 was taking part in a 45-hour Maximum Endurance Operation, called Project Magellan, launching June 29 from McConnell Air Force Base, flying westward, non-stop, around the world and landing back at McConnell July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
    A 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135R Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels a McConnell KC-46A Pegasus over the United Kingdom, July 1, 2024. The KC-46 was taking part in a 45-hour Maximum Endurance Operation, called Project Magellan, launching June 29 from McConnell Air Force Base, flying westward, non-stop, around the world and landing back at McConnell July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
  • A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, taxis during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen provided air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing’s fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
    A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, taxis during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen provided air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing’s fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
  • 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)
    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)
  • The 350th EARS, more commonly known as the “Red Falcons,” trace their lineage back to the 100th Bombardment Group, or the “Bloody Hundredth,” formed during World War II. The 100th BG and their stories were recently popularized in the television show “Masters of the Air.” (U.S. Air Force photo)
    The 350th EARS, more commonly known as the “Red Falcons,” trace their lineage back to the 100th Bombardment Group, or the “Bloody Hundredth,” formed during World War II. The 100th BG and their stories were recently popularized in the television show “Masters of the Air.” (U.S. Air Force photo)
  • (From left) Capt. Augustus Bates and Capt. Luke Hartings, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, bump fists April 16, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bates and Hartings gained tactics experience on this flight in preparation for U.S. Air Force Weapons School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
    (From left) Capt. Augustus Bates and Capt. Luke Hartings, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, bump fists April 16, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bates and Hartings gained tactics experience on this flight in preparation for U.S. Air Force Weapons School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

 

 

22ARW VISION:

ONE WINNING TEAM, READY TO PROVIDE AIR REFUELING ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

  • a person watches a lift reach an aircraft.
    a person watches a lift reach an aircraft.
  • A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during the third annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 15, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The council focused on a variety of topics, including KC-46 training, insights from recent employment capability exercises and the latest tactical developments for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
    A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during the third annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 15, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The council focused on a variety of topics, including KC-46 training, insights from recent employment capability exercises and the latest tactical developments for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
  • People group around to discuss operational capabilities relating to a KC-46 refueling airplane.
    People group around to discuss operational capabilities relating to a KC-46 refueling airplane.

 

 

22ARW MINDSET:

PEOPLE DEPEND ON US...WE'LL BE THERE

  • Crew members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron load equipment during a training event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2024. The team worked with several organizations to coordinate and set up specialized medical equipment that will be used to execute the first AE mission carried out on a KC-46 Pegasus in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Tarelle Walker)
    Crew members of the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron load equipment during a training event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2024. The team worked with several organizations to coordinate and set up specialized medical equipment that will be used to execute the first AE mission carried out on a KC-46 Pegasus in the Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sgt. Tarelle Walker)
  • Senior Airman Danbry Veras and Airman 1st Class Ledena Baytops, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logisticians, pose for a photo in front of an emergency management booth at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 25, 2025. The booth was set up to educate Team McConnell on the importance of food preparedness during tornado season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
    Senior Airman Danbry Veras and Airman 1st Class Ledena Baytops, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logisticians, pose for a photo in front of an emergency management booth at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 25, 2025. The booth was set up to educate Team McConnell on the importance of food preparedness during tornado season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
  • A Camper at L.A.W Camp places his hat on a service dog at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. L.A.W Camp aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
    A Camper at L.A.W Camp places his hat on a service dog at O.J Watson Park, Wichita, Kansas July 11, 2023. L.A.W Camp aims to give children an opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive manner as well as meet with strong role models while building their self-confidence, learning team-building and life skills. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)
  • Capt. Josh Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus pilot, approaches the runway with a cargo delivery to Honduras, Dec. 3. 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
    Capt. Josh Hughes, 924th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus pilot, approaches the runway with a cargo delivery to Honduras, Dec. 3. 2023, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
  • Tech. Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airframe powerplant general noncommissioned officer in charge, socializes with Abigail Hammack, a civilian member of Mission Wichita, at the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita, Kansas, March 4, 2025. Mission Wichita is a program that connects McConnell Airmen and Wichita locals to reinforce the relationship between the military and young professionals within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
    Tech. Sgt. Darius Gamble, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron airframe powerplant general noncommissioned officer in charge, socializes with Abigail Hammack, a civilian member of Mission Wichita, at the Kansas Aviation Museum in Wichita, Kansas, March 4, 2025. Mission Wichita is a program that connects McConnell Airmen and Wichita locals to reinforce the relationship between the military and young professionals within the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
  • Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lindgren, right, 349th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, shows Dana Houser, Douglas High School counselor, inside a KC-46A Pegasus maintenance simulator during a base tour Nov. 6, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The purpose of the tour was to offer deeper insight into life in the military for local guidance counselors and military liaisons, as well as provide an opportunity for them to develop working relationships with active duty, Guard and Reserve recruiters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)
    Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lindgren, right, 349th Recruiting Squadron recruiter, shows Dana Houser, Douglas High School counselor, inside a KC-46A Pegasus maintenance simulator during a base tour Nov. 6, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The purpose of the tour was to offer deeper insight into life in the military for local guidance counselors and military liaisons, as well as provide an opportunity for them to develop working relationships with active duty, Guard and Reserve recruiters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tryphena Mayhugh)

 

Lines of Effort

Our single most important priority is supporting the nuclear mission. Strategic deterrence is enabled through our air refueling and support mission capabilities.
We must constantly, to the best of our capacity, be poised to support world-wide combat support taskings. Our professionals will be ready to execute any mission, anytime.
Our Airmen, Civilians, and Families are our greatest strength, and we are successful in our mission only because of them.

We will continue to be deliberate in growing and developing our people.
With the support of our Community and Partners, we must work to maintain a strong base infrastructure, capable of overcoming challenges imposed by our adversaries and/or the environment.
 

 

Ducemus... We Shall Lead!