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  • RAWS maintenance

    On approach, pilots rely heavily on communication equipment to navigate safely to the runway. The Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems shop is a vital component in maintaining and servicing all the communication equipment used for aerial operations.

  • AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

    This week, Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, visited the refueling installation to meet the Airmen of team McConnell, and also to present the 349 th Air Refueling Squadron with the 2018 Gen. Spaatz Trophy and the 2018

  • 22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

    Master Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron jack supervisor, sets headphone frequencies in preparation of lifting a KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This position requires the lead to communicate directions to the jack team while ensuring their safety. (U.S. Air

  • 350th ARS deploys to the Deid

    The heat seems to affect everything. Water from the tap is never colder than lukewarm and aircrews bring frozen water bottles on missions so that by the time it melts, they can have a cool drink.

  • MDUSA09 has landed

    Col. Bruce Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander (left), Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, and Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd ARW commander, salutes as the 9th KC-46A Pegasus arrives at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. August 9, 2019. This was the 9th KC-46 to

  • McConnell Pride Day

    Airman 1st Class Kassandra Lizama and Senior Airman Daryl Peterson, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technicians, pick up trash around the Dole Center for McConnell Pride Day August 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from each group were responsible for

  • Vehicle Maintenance

    Staff Sgt. Alexander Lipatan, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose vehicle technician, disconnects a hose from a 10K all-terrain forklift radiator Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lipatan is traditionally certified to work with fuel and fire trucks, but is capable of

  • Behind the scenes of the fitness center

    Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, cleans a mirror Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The center is cleaned daily by the team of 15 Airmen who, re-rack weights, ensure all equipment is sanitized and do laundry hourly. These FSS Airmen keep the

  • KC-46 Cargo Validation Tool

    Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing NCO in-charge of wing innovations, designed and created the KC-46A Pegasus Cargo Validation Tool prototype May 20, 2019, to serve as a guide for aerial porters, who are responsible for coordinating the transportation of assets on military aircraft at