• McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

    On Saturday, April 18, a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refueled the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” who were en route to perform flyovers in Colorado for both the Air Force Academy graduation and front line medical professionals combating COVID-19.

  • Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

    As the sun begins to set, Airmen from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron board a KC-135 Stratotanker; their smiles hidden and laughter muffled by the brightly patterned face masks they wear. Yet even with their faces covered, the masks cannot hide the high spirits of the Airmen ready to deploy.

  • Vehicle operators continue to support aircrew

    Senior Airman Spencer Vick, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, enters a bus on the flightline April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ground transportation Airmen supported the aircrew approximately 4,900 times in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)

  • Securing McConnell's Mission

    Airman 1st Class Tayler Sonnevil, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, races down the runway March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Sonnevil is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining order and safety for military personnel and assets on the flight line. (U.S. Air Force

  • Staying Safe with AFE

    Staff Sgt. Mathew Carr, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, re-tacks a cord on a flight helmet March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE technicians are responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment is operable for aircrew use. (U.S.

  • Month of the Military Child

    The Carlton family paints their windows to have fun while staying indoors to practice physical distancing because of the coronavirus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, which is designated to recognize military kids for their sacrifice

  • Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

    Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, reviews flight plans March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, White, led a brief with his teammates to prepare for a 270 minute training sortie. This sortie allowed the aircrew to

  • POL fuels the fight

    A petroleum, oil and lubricants truck drives to refuel a KC-46 Pegasus on the flightline March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. POL services McConnell’s 55 aircraft and offloads approximately 75,000 gallons of Jet A fuel daily supporting aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force

  • Metal Masters

    Staff Sgt. Derrick Wilkins, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, uses a Tungsten Inert Gas torch to weld a sewage grate cover March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technicians are responsible for welding, fabricating and machining metal aircraft

  • Turn quarantine time into quality time

    Social distancing can be defined as actions taken to slow the spread of a highly contagious disease. While it is important to practice good habits like washing your hands often and maintaining your personal hygiene, it is also recommended to avoid large gatherings and personal interactions in order