• Refueling squadrons increase camaraderie

    Since the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, the 22nd Operations Group has been increasing looking for ways to build camaraderie between McConnell’s boom operators.

  • 349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

    Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, dons Aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear equipment onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie was used as training to increase boom operator's awareness of limitations while wearing the

  • Appealing to the Court

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan.—Members of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Judge Advocate team at McConnell Air Force Base visited the University of Kansas Law School on April 10, 2019, to attend the hearing of a case.

  • First KC-135 to KC-46 Refueling Sortie

    A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler

  • A beautiful day on the flightline

    The flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., awaits for an aircraft to land April 9, 2019. The runway is 12,000 feet long allowing aircraft to land on McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

  • Team McConnell participates in readiness exercise

    Senior Airman Taurin Pugh, 22nd Security Forces installation entry controller, stands guard during a readiness exercise March 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen assigned to the 22nd SFS tested response procedures during the exercise to increase readiness. (This photo has been altered

  • 22nd MXS performs first KC-46 A-check

    Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, refers to a technical order March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. New ideas, plans and processes are being created here at McConnell to help build the foundation for the KC-46 fleet that will