Mission readiness through weather preparedness

Team McConnell Airmen stow chocks from a KC-46A Pegasus during a weather evacuation on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. In response to forecasted severe weather, maintenance and aircrew teams relocated aircraft to minimize potential damage. These efforts highlight the wing’s commitment to protecting resources and maintaining mission readiness in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Mission readiness through weather preparedness

Team McConnell conducts weather relocation procedures at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. To protect assets and maintain readiness, the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings temporarily relocated aircraft and ground equipment due to a severe weather forecast and continued performing tasked missions off-station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Mission readiness through weather preparedness

Team McConnell conducts weather relocation procedures at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. To protect assets and maintain readiness, the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings temporarily relocated aircraft and ground equipment due to a severe weather forecast and continued performing tasked missions off-station. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Mission readiness through weather preparedness

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during weather relocation procedures at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. To protect assets and maintain readiness, the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings temporarily relocated aircraft due to a severe weather forecast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)

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Mission readiness through weather preparedness

Team McConnell aircrew members step off a ground transportation bus in preparation of a weather evacuation on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. In response to forecasted severe weather, maintenance and aircrew teams relocated aircraft to minimize potential damage. These efforts highlight the wing’s commitment to protecting resources and maintaining mission readiness in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Mission readiness through weather preparedness

Published April 21, 2026
By Senior Airman Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Team McConnell Airmen stow chocks from a KC-46A Pegasus during a weather evacuation on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 17, 2026. In response to forecasted severe weather, maintenance and aircrew teams relocated aircraft to minimize potential damage. These efforts highlight the wing’s commitment to protecting resources and maintaining mission readiness in dynamic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)