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Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute the first KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 25, 2019. The water salute is used for ceremonial purposes when new aircraft enter service or when aircrew are retiring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)

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Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute a KC-46A Pegasus, the Air Force's newest addition to the aerial refueling fleet at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 25, 2019. The water salute created by an arch of water is a sign of respect and honor to military veterans, foreign dignitairies and new airlines services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

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Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute the first KC-46A Pegasus delivered to McConnell Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The water salute is represents honor and respect during special ceremonial events.

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Fire trucks assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron perform a water-salute while the first KC-46A Pegasus taxis to Hangar 1126 Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Maintainers towed the aircraft to the front of a hangar to be presented during the KC-46 arrival ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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KC-46 recieves water salute

Published Jan. 31, 2019
By Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker, Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick, Airman 1st Class Michaela Slanchik, Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua
22nd Air Reufeling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute the first KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 25, 2019. The water salute is used for ceremonial purposes when new aircraft enter service or when aircrew are retiring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)

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