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  • Team McConnell flyover to salute community and frontline COVID-19 responders

    Team McConnell is scheduled to perform a series of community flyovers for Operation America Strong on May 6, 2020, beginning at 10 a.m.A flight of two KC-135 Stratotankers and a KC-46 Pegasus from McConnell, followed closely by Wichita’s own B-29 Superfortress “Doc,” will fly over local communities

  • Maintaining Mental Health

    As Team McConnell adapts to ‘the new norm,’ it is crucial that Airmen and their families maintain their mental health while practicing safe social distancing. If you or someone you know is seeking professional support please contact, Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647 or the National Suicide

  • McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

    On Saturday, April 18, a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refueled the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” who were en route to perform flyovers in Colorado for both the Air Force Academy graduation and front line medical professionals combating COVID-19.

  • Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

    As the sun begins to set, Airmen from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron board a KC-135 Stratotanker; their smiles hidden and laughter muffled by the brightly patterned face masks they wear. Yet even with their faces covered, the masks cannot hide the high spirits of the Airmen ready to deploy.

  • Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

    Senior Airman Spencer Vick, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, enters a bus on the flightline April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ground transportation Airmen supported the aircrew approximately 4,900 times in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

  • Securing McConnell's Mission

    Airman 1st Class Tayler Sonnevil, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, races down the runway March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Sonnevil is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining order and safety for military personnel and assets on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force

  • Staying Safe with AFE

    Staff Sgt. Mathew Carr, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, re-tacks a cord on a flight helmet March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE technicians are responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment is operable for aircrew use. (U.S.

  • Month of the Military Child

    The Carlton family paints their windows to have fun while staying indoors to practice physical distancing because of the coronavirus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, which is designated to recognize military kids for their sacrifice

  • Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

    Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, reviews flight plans March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, White, led a brief with his teammates to prepare for a 270 minute training sortie. This sortie allowed the aircrew to

  • POL fuels the fight

    A petroleum, oil and lubricants truck drives to refuel a KC-46 Pegasus on the flightline March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. POL services McConnell’s 55 aircraft and offloads approximately 75,000 gallons of Jet A fuel daily supporting aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force