• Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

    It’s been two weeks since McConnell received the first two KC-46A Pegasus’. Since then, the base received two additional KC-46’s and have been introducing different agencies across base to the new weapons system.

  • CDC top performers

    Airman 1st Class Kodjo Eklou, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron flight service center apprentice, is recognized by Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, for earning a score of 98 percent on his Career Development Course Feb. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. CDCs help

  • Air Force ends promotion testing for E-7 and above

    The Air Force announced today it is removing the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing requirement for active-duty promotions to the grades of E-7 through E-9, beginning this fall with the 2019 E-9/chief master sergeant promotion cycle.

  • KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

    Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019, during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. McConnell is expected to receive 18 new KC-46s during the initial

  • McConnell's KC-46 arrival ceremony

    Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during the KC-46 arrival ceremony Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. After Olson’s closing remarks, the hangar doors opened to reveal the new Air Force asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

  • KC-46 recieves water salute

    Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute the first KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 25, 2019. The water salute is used for ceremonial purposes when new aircraft enter service or when aircrew are retiring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff

  • 2018 4th Quarter Awards Winners

    McConnell Air Force Base's 4th Quarter Award Winners at McConnell AFB, Kan., Jan. 30, 2019. Members not present are not pictured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)

  • 349th ARS Change of Command

    Lt. Col. James Blech, 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander, relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Daniel Schone Jan. 24, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st