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22nd Air Refueling Wing Airmen conduct a thorough medical assessment on a simulated casualty after a successful fuel cell extraction at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The scenario highlighted the multi-capable nature of the fuels team, which includes both the technical skills for fuel cell maintenance and the emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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Members of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing provide immediate care to a simulated casualty during a fuel cell extraction exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The training reinforces the comprehensive safety procedures required by the 22nd Maintenance Group for all phases of fuel cell maintenance and emergency response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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A1C Adrian Leos, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fuels system specialist, carries a simulated casualty away from the immediate area following a simulated fuel cell extraction at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The exercise tested the team's ability to quickly and safely remove a team member from the hazardous fuel cell environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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SrA Jericho Dragon and A1C Adrian Leos, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fuels system specialists, carefully extract a simulated casualty from a KC-135 Stratotanker fuel cell at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The multi-capable fuels team demonstrated the safe removal process for an incapacitated Airman from a confined space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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SrA Jericho Dragon, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron fuels system specialist, prepares for a fuel cell extraction exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The exercise is vital for training Airmen in the safety and technical proficiency required for fuel systems maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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McConnell fuels team proves multicapable

Published Dec. 15, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Patrick O'Neill
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- 22nd Air Refueling Wing Airmen conduct a thorough medical assessment on a simulated casualty after a successful fuel cell extraction at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 10, 2025. The scenario highlighted the multi-capable nature of the fuels team, which includes both the technical skills for fuel cell maintenance and the emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)

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