A beautiful day on the flightline

The flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., awaits for an aircraft to land April 9, 2019. The runway is 12,000 feet long allowing aircraft to land on McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off April 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The KC-135 is a force multiplier by furthering long-range bombers reach and keeping fighters on target longer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)

A KC-135 Stratotanker lands April 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)