Team McConnell participates in exercise

Senior Airman Henry Tayaotao, 22nd Force Support Squadron personnelist, reviews Staff Sgt. Sidney Okagu’s, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post controller, mobility folder before proceeding through the personnel deployment line during an exercise, Aug. 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The deployment line gathers specialists from different organizations around base to a central location and provides every deploying member with individual assistance ensuring all their affairs are in order prior to deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)

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Lt. Col. Scott Thatcher, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, speaks with Team McConnell members deploying during an exercise, Aug. 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Exercises, like these, help to keep Team McConnell Airmen ready to mobilize on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)

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Chaplain (Maj.) Boyd Short, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Chapel, speaks with Staff Sgt. Sidney Okagu, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post comptroller, while processing through the personnel deployment line during an exercise, Aug. 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The deployment line gathers specialists from different organizations around base to a central location and provides every deploying member with individual assistance ensuring all their affairs are in order prior to deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)

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Senior Airman Sharon Dugger, (right) 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, gives turnover to Airman 1st Class Megan Tetreault, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment journeyman, during an exercise, Aug. 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen at IPE maintain mobility equipment for Airmen deploying across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)

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Maryann Barry, 22nd Force Support Squadron Airmen and Family Readiness Center community readiness consultant, explains to Staff Sgt. Sidney Okagu, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Command Post comptroller, some of the services provided to deploying Airmen during an exercise, Aug. 15, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Exercises, like these, help to keep Team McConnell Airmen ready to mobilize on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ronald Lafosse)

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McConnell Airmen finish historic exercise

Airman 1st Class Erik Ippel, 22nd Security Forces Squadron installation security constable, and Airman 1st Class Matthew Light, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, set up a restricted area on a flightline Aug. 16, 2010, at an exercise location. The perimeter was set up as part of a historical operational readiness exercise that required McConnell Airmen to actually deploy to alternate locations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline after transporting a group of McConnell Airmen to Grand Forks Air Force Base, Aug. 16, 2010. Four of McConnell's 63 KC-135s were utilized during a historical operational readiness exercise that required forward deploying McConnell Airmen to Grand Forks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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Senior Airman Theodore Dinwiddie, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs final inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker Aug. 17, 2010, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Four of McConnell's 63 KC-135s were utilized during a historical operational readiness exercise that required McConnell Airmen to forward deploy to Grand Forks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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(Left to right) Capt. Jared Alden and 1st Lt. Chris Yeager, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, perform flight inspections Aug. 17, 2010, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The inspection was conducted as part of McConnell's nuclear operational readiness exercise that involved deploying Airmen and four of the 63 KC-135 Stratotankers to Grand Forks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)

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Team McConnell Airmen exit a bus and unload their baggage before proceeding to a “deployment line” while participating in an operational readiness exercise Aug. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Personnel at McConnell routinely train for a variety of scenarios to gain familiarity and prepare to fly, fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airman 1st Class Almyr Zamudio, 22nd Force Support Squadron food services apprentice and Senior Airman Tanisha Moore, 22nd FSS accounting journeyman, set up Meals Ready-to-Eat for Airmen processing through a mobility line during an operational readiness exercise Aug. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The meals were intended for personnel deploying to a forward air base in the United States. The 22nd FSS members are trained to provide food services and lodging under simulated wartime conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Airmen from the 22nd Security Forces Squadron make their first stop through the individual protective equipment issue section inside Building 1090 during an operational readiness exercise Aug. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell Airmen practice mission support skills necessary to support Airmen deploying for real-world contingencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Team McConnell Airmen board a KC-135 Stratotanker during an operational readiness exercise Aug. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 100 Airmen deployed to an Air Force base in the United States during an exercise to test the base’s ability to provide rapid mobility and air refueling support. Exercises are structured scenarios that give McConnell personnel and leaders the opportunity to sharpen their skills and test new tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Team McConnell Airmen load mobility bags onto designated carts inside Building 1090 during an operational readiness exercise Aug. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen serve as augmentees in the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron where they help process deploying personnel, build pallets and load cargo. Ensuring tasked Airmen deploy quickly and efficiently is a crucial impact element of the wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Team McConnell Airmen depart a KC-135 Stratotanker during an operational readiness exercise Aug. 18, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. More than 100 Airmen deployed to an Air Force base in the United States during an exercise to test the base’s ability to provide rapid mobility and air refueling support. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)

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Team McConnell participates in exercise

Published Aug. 16, 2010

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

McConnell Airmen finish historic exercise

McConnell Airmen complete historic exercise

McConnell Airmen complete historic exercise

McConnell Airmen complete historic exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise

Team McConnell participates in exercise