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  • 350th ARS refuels the fight

    Lt. Col. Jacob Parker, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, boards a KC-135 Stratotanker after performing an external preflight inspection Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The preflight inspection is a visual check to verify the integrity of the aircraft and ensure all aircraft

  • Breaking the Ice

    Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron de-ice the wings of a KC-46A Pegasus using Global GL1800 de-ice trucks Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The de-icing process demands coordination between aircrews, marshallers and de-ice truck operators to ensure the safety of Airmen and

  • Know the signs: Domestic Violence Awareness

    October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Do you know the signs of an abusive relationship? If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, the following resources can help.McConnell AFB Family Advocacy Program (Local):316-759-5768National Domestic Violence Hotline:

  • 2020 Squadron Superintendent Course

    Airmen participating in the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Squadron Superintendent Course pose for a photo in front of a KC-46 Pegasus Oct. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The purpose of the course is to provide tools to develop solution-minded, operational and strategic-level thinking

  • McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

    Maj. Trevor “Dozen” Aldridge, United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Left Wing pilot and Thunderbird 2, flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon through New Mexico skies after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020. The traditional multirole fighter aircraft has a

  • McConnell’s very own Keeper

    Team McConnell is welcoming a new member to the team in early 2021. The base’s very own Keeper of the Plains.

  • Fire Muster 2020

    Chris Sample, 22nd Force Support Squadron food service specialist, performs a ladder climb during the Fire Muster competition Oct. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Participants climbed the ladder three times, equaling around 6 stories. The ladder obstacle was one of seven that the teams