McConnell Orientation Flight

Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flight to allow spouses of military members to experience aerial refueling. The spouses were coined, provided with shirts and able to learn how their Airmen help McConnell’s mission to refuel the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Staff Sgt. Clarissa Taylor, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates how to use the emergency passenger oxygen system before the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The EPOS provides a quick oxygen source to the passengers in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Passenger terminal Airmen screen Mission Orientation Flight passengers Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PAX Airmen ensured that all military spouses and members were cleared before entering the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Senior Airman Miles Humphries, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates aerial refueling to Melinda Baca, orientation flight passenger, Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. Humphries refueled a KC-135 Stratotanker with receiver capabilities. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-135 with receiver capabilities Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. McConnell’s KC-135 fleet support bomber missions, special operations, fighter movements and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Published Oct. 5, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flight to allow spouses of military members to experience aerial refueling. The spouses were coined, provided with shirts and able to learn how their Airmen help McConnell’s mission to refuel the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)