344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Senior Airman Jordan Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, helps Tech. Sgt. Jason Coffey, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepare his chemical gear during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The AFE flight trained with a 344th ARS aircrew in order to increase their readiness with chemical gear during a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment assist aircrew with their chemical gear during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The AFE flight are tasked with maintaining flight helmets, chemical gear, night vision goggles and other safety equipment used by aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Airman 1st Class Christina Reddie, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator transports aircrew to a KC-135 Stratotanker during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Vehicle operators work 12 hour shifts and are prepared to take on tasks to support McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group complete a pre-flight check during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. A preflight check ensured that the crew and passenger were able to safely complete their training while airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Maj. Nicholas Laplant, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, climbs a ladder into a KC-135 Stratotanker Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Laplant was assisted onto the aircraft to prevent any contamination from entering the aircraft during training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Major Nicholas Laplant, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, performs a pre-flight check during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Laplant flew in chemical gear in order to increase his readiness and knowledge for possible real-world scenarios that could occur while airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment guide Maj. Nicholas Laplant, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, through an aircrew contamination control area Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ACCA establishes a location to provide detection, contamination control and processing provisions for aircrew members into a toxic-free environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

A flight suit collects powder after a pat down in an aircrew contamination control area Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen must make sure every part of the aircrew member and their equipment is patted down and disinfected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment remove a flight suit off of Maj. Nicholas Laplant, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, in an aircrew contamination control area Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ACCA provides aircrew members and AFE Airmen with the readiness they need for real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

344th ARS aircrew dons chemical gear

Published Dec. 19, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Senior Airman Jordan Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, helps Tech. Sgt. Jason Coffey, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepare his chemical gear during training Dec. 18, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The AFE flight trained with a 344th ARS aircrew in order to increase their readiness with chemical gear during a real-world scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)