McConnell participates in exercise

Staff Sgt. Sherwin Carino, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor/boom operator, runs to a KC-135 Stratotanker after receiving an alert call Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The crewmembers responded during a readiness exercise to support U.S. Strategic Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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An exercise evaluation team member observes flightline operations during a readiness exercise Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise evaluation team observes and grades the performance of exercise participants to ensure established procedures are followed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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McConnell flight crew members sprint to their aircraft after receiving an alert call Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The crew members responded during an exercise supporting the U.S. Strategic Command. McConnell houses the largest tanker fleet in the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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Team McConnell flight crew members respond during an exercise Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell practiced its operational readiness in support of combat commanders. As the largest tanker base in the world, McConnell supports many operations globally year round. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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Exercise Evaluation Team members observe as a 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airman guards McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers during an exercise Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Ensuring the security of McConnell’s KC-135 fleet is a priority for the 22nd SFS. McConnell’s has the world’s largest KC-135 fleet that supports humanitarian and contingency operation globally. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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Staff Sgt. Jeremy Jewett, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, boards a bus travelling to load deploying Airmen on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline before being utilized for a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen practice deployment readiness skills so that they will be ready to support worldwide Air Force operations at a moment’s notice. McConnell deployed 76 Airmen during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen prepare to deploy as part of a readiness exercise Nov. 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen must be ready to deploy worldwide at a moment’s notice and they participate in periodic exercises to practice that capability. McConnell deployed 76 Airmen during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Airmen board a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen participate in practice deployments so they are ready for real military operations when they are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Staff Sgt. Ashley Daniels, 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airman, guards McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers during a readiness exercise Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Security forces personnel protect base assets and the KC-135 fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Staff Sgt. Nicholas Muche, 22nd Contracting Squadron contingency contracting officer, signs for issued deployment gear during a readiness exercise Nov. 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Muche and other McConnell Airmen sign for accountability for issued gear so supply personnel can keep track of all the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)

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Published Nov. 10, 2010