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Jan. 23, 2025
22 MXS Sheet Metal Shop

Senior Airman Justin Walters, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman cuts through a sheet of titanium Jan. 15, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Walters used double eye protection to ensure safety from sparks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula
Jan. 15, 2025
Winter storm blankets McConnell Air Force Base

A pile of snow builds up at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 8, 2025. Over the course of five days, approximately nine inches of snowfall covered the surrounding area of Sedgwick County. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill)
Jan. 10, 2025
AMC Commander visits McConnell AFB, emphasizes Readiness for Great Power Competition

Gen. John Lamontagne, Air Mobility Command (AMC) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Newman, AMC command chief, visited McConnell Jan. 6-7 to learn more about the advances of the air refueling mission, engage with Airmen and show their appreciation for Team McConnell’s accomplishments in 2024.
Dec. 19, 2024
22 ARW hosts weightlifting competition

Airman 1st Class Jesus Velasco-Contreras, 22nd Force Support Squadron services apprentice, performs a deadlift during a base weightlifting competition Dec. 11, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Velasco-Contreras successfully performed a 525-pound deadlift during the competition. (U.S. Air
Dec. 18, 2024
Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Fourteen members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited the 22nd ARW Dec 11-12, 2024, to enhance the JASDF’s understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46A Pegasus.
Dec. 16, 2024
Kingfish ACE: Not just a roll of the dice for readiness

This June, the 22nd Force Support Squadron implemented a new weeklong professional development course called Foundations that culminates with a unique learning experience for its participants – a war board game called Kingfish ACE.
Nov. 25, 2024
DFAC expands culinary expertise

The 22nd Force Support Squadron’s Chisholm Trail Dining Facility team added to their culinary expertise Nov. 19 testing out a new recipe and kicking off a partnership with the Redler Institute of Culinary Arts.
Nov. 20, 2024
Third Annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council plans future objectives

The 22nd Air Refueling Wing hosted the third annual KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 13-15, 2024, under the theme of Operational Relevance: Building Enterprise Breadth and Depth.
Nov. 19, 2024
Innovation Lab Pioneers a Remote Start System for the KC-46

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Innovation Lab invented a new remote start device for the KC-46A Pegasus called the Auxiliary Power Unit Start System (APURSS) this year.The APURSS uses remote activation, cutting down on mission response times and enhancing mission efficiency by ensuring the
Nov. 18, 2024
22 FSS hosts base tour for local educators and recruiters

The 22nd Force Support Squadron, through their Military Outreach Committee (MOC), hosted high school and college professionals from the local area to participate in a base tour Nov. 6, 2024.