Love is in the air — and now it’s landed at McConnell

Airmen reunite with family and friends at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 14, 2026. Team members deployed in support of ongoing operations, providing global reach and rapid air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Love is in the air — and now it’s landed at McConnell

Airmen are welcomed home by family and friends at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 14, 2026. Team members deployed in support of ongoing operations, providing global reach and rapid air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Love is in the air — and now it’s landed at McConnell

Airmen reunite with family and friends at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 14, 2026. Team members deployed in support of ongoing operations, providing global reach and rapid air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Love is in the air — and now it’s landed at McConnell

Airmen are welcomed home by family and friends at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 14, 2026. Team members deployed in support of ongoing operations, providing global reach and rapid air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Love is in the air — and now it’s landed at McConnell

Published Feb. 18, 2026
By Senior Airman Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airmen reunite with family and friends at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 14, 2026. Team members deployed in support of ongoing operations, providing global reach and rapid air refueling capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)