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  • An F/A-18 Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Fort Worth, Texas, flies in formation with a KC-46A Pegasus from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, while awaiting fuel Aug. 11, 2021.

    KC-46 TACC Mission

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing completed the first Tanker Airlift Control Center tasking for the airframe Aug. 11, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Tiffany Helm, Physician Relations and Business Development director, discuss how the 22nd ARW and hospital would develop a future partnership Aug. 12, 2021, at Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kansas. Leaders from both organizations discussed having Airmen visit the hospital to possibly train and share experiences within the medical field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)

    Rock Regional Hospital Visit

    Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Tiffany Helm, Physician Relations and Business Development director, discuss how the 22nd ARW and hospital would develop a future partnership Aug. 12, 2021, at Rock Regional Hospital in Derby, Kansas. Leaders from both organizations discussed having Airmen visit the
  • Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander (center), poses for a photo with Max Puls, Lonestar Baseball Club first baseman (left), and the National Baseball Congress World Series mascot before the ball game, Aug. 19, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas. The NBC World Series held their annual tournament in Kansas, and finished with championship week at Riverfront Stadium in Wichita, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)

    A Night out at the Ballpark

    Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander (center), poses for a photo with Max Puls, Lonestar Baseball Club first baseman (left), and the National Baseball Congress World Series mascot before the ball game, Aug. 19, 2021, in Wichita, Kansas. The NBC World Series held their annual tournament in Kansas, and finished with championship week at
  • A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell undergoes pre-flight inspections on the airfield July 20, 2021, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

    Fighters can't fight alone

    McConnell’s 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings sent tankers to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, in support of Exercise Red Flag 21-3 from July 17 to August 6.
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    Detect and deter

    Staff Sgt. Nicholas Willett, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Polo, 22nd SFS MWD, perform outdoor detection training Aug. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. MWD’s provide a critical role in security to Airmen across the globe and are trained daily to ensure they are always mission ready. (U.S. Air Force
  • Tech. Sgt. Joshua Schmitz, 22nd Operational Support Squadron survival evasion resistance escape specialist, poses with his 1929 Ford Model A July 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Schmitz encourages Airmen to find hobbies outside of their career fields to help decompress from the demands of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

    Enjoying the ride

    The day-to-day demands of service can be stressful for any military without a means to decompress once the uniform comes off.
  • The 52nd Keepers on Parade statue donated to McConnell Air Force Base stands outside of the base visitor center after its unveiling July 23, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains was donated by the Friends of McConnell organization and designed by Vincent Fredericksen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron base architect, and Staff Sgt. Trevor Bjelke, former 22nd Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)

    McConnell's very own Keeper

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — The Freedom Keeper, a 10-foot tall fiberglass replica of the Keeper of the Plains statue, was unveiled at McConnell Air Force Base July 23, 2021.
  • 2nd Lt. Daniel Castaneda, 22nd Contracting Squadron commodity acquisitions team officer in charge, discusses program initiatives for McConnell Air Force Base’s Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce during a meeting with wing leadership July 20, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. Since 2020, Team McConnell is continuously working towards cultural competency that will enable Airmen to thrive and effectively accomplish the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

    McConnell’s Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce continues towards cultural competency

    Team McConnell continues to work towards the cultural competency that will enable our team to thrive and effectively accomplish various missions.

  • Ducemus... We Lead!

    Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, delivers a message about McConnell Air Force Base and its aerial refueling mission.
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    McConnell's Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Fly-In event

    The Mid-Air Collision Avoidance (MACA) Fly-In event is being hosted by Team McConnell and lead by McConnell Flight Safety (22 ARW/931 ARW). The event is being held on Saturday October 16, 2021 and will include Safety Seminars given by USAF and FAA Safety, USAF Weather Flight, USAF Tower Control and Local Area Wichita Approach controllers. There will also be an opportunity for local area aviation Pilots, Air Traffic Control, and Safety professions to crosstalk with military professionals of like specialty. Additionally, KC-135 and KC-46 static display tours will be made available for those interested and vendor booths are welcome for anyone that would like to set up a booth for the event. The Fly-In will open at 0730L and participants will be departing McConnell AFB by 1600L. This event will provide an opportunity for aviators in the Wichita Area to discuss airspace de-confliction, area aircraft operations, and safety protocols that will lead to a safer more enjoyable flying experience for all! For more information, including registration packets and arrival and departure instructions you can contact 22 ARW Flight Safety at 316-759-3214 or email mcconnellmaca@gmail.com. You can also visit the Facebook group “Team McConnell Flight Safety” or @McConnellFlightSafety to find all information related to the event. We welcome all local area aviation related professions to the event, but slots are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. The deadline for participant and vendor booth registration is 1600L on 15 Sep 2021.
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