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  • 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

  • KC-46 order signing

    Lt. Col. Wesley Spurlock, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, signs the KC-46A Pegasus arrival team’s orders Jan. 18, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The signing commemorates one of the first steps to bring the KC-46 to one of the key beacons in the air capitol of the world. McConnell

  • Bleckley Lounge renaming ceremony

    Last Friday, Jan. 18th, McConnell celebrated the courage and sacrifices of late U.S. Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Erwin R. Bleckley by renaming a lounge on base in his honor.

  • The glint of light on shattered glass

    A young man, who just graduated high school was on his way to his first duty station from his home in Florida when he made a stop in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Dec. 16, 2018. After a good night’s sleep, he packed up his things and walked out the door-only to find a broken pile of glass where he had

  • McConnell's Base Pride Day

    Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury, 22nd Air Refueling Wing community engagement NCO in charge, removes branches during McConnell’s Base Pride Day Jan. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the base clean-up, Airmen took time to find broken branches and scattered trash. (U.S. Air Force photo

  • SERE sergeant promoted for outstanding work

    Stripes to Exceptional Performers is an Air Force program that rewards Airmen who consistently perform above their peers with an on-the-spot promotion by the wing commander. Every base submits an Airman to their Major Command and one person is chosen to be immediately promoted.Tech. Sgt. Raymond