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June 28, 2019
McConnell receives seventh KC-46

McConnell leadership salute as Lt. Gen. Jon T. Thomas, Air Mobility Command deputy commander, arrives during a KC-46A Pegasus delivery June 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircraft is the seventh addition to McConnell’s refueling fleet. The installation will be receiving 36 total
June 27, 2019
22nd AMXS Change of Command

Members of team McConnell attend the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Change of Command June 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority between leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman
June 27, 2019
KC-46 fuel tank removal: an Air Force first

For the first time in history, eight McConnell Airmen removed a fuel tank from a KC-46 Pegasus to perform repairs.
June 24, 2019
Tornado siren testing scheduled

The base is scheduled to test tornado sirens today at noon.
June 21, 2019
22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command

Members of team McConnell attend the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command June 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
June 20, 2019
Incoming 22nd ARW commander immersion

Col. Richard Tanner, the incoming 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, views the inside of the KC-46A Pegasus three-bay hanger June 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The hangar was part of a $267 million construction project to prepare the installation for the arrival of the KC-46. (U.S. Air
June 17, 2019
KC-46A Pegasus debuts at International Paris Air Show

The U.S. Air Force’s newest weapons system made its international trade show debut June 17, when the KC-46 Pegasus arrived at the International Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, France.
June 13, 2019
First KC-46 IOT&E flight successful

On June 4, McConnell flew its first flight as part of the KC-46 Pegasus initial test and evaluation period.
June 7, 2019
McConnell to identify KC-46 aeromedical evacuation capabilities

Starting later this month, a Total Force aeromedical evacuation team from Air Mobility Command, the Air National Guard and the Air Force Testing and Evaluation Center is scheduled to begin evaluating the medical capabilities of the KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell.
May 31, 2019
McConnell to begin IOT&E for KC-46

McConnell will be entering a vital phase on June 3, to bring the KC-46 closer to being fully operational. The phase, initial test and evaluation period (IOT&E), analyzes several receivers, different climates and overseas locations to provide information on the limits and abilities of the new