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  • Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

    Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, attaches a hose to the valve stem on a KC-135 Stratotanker tire, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. The other side of the hose is attached to a nitrogen servicing cart which supplies the

  • Tankers enable Talisman Saber 2017, Australia allies

    In the pre-dawn light, four active duty and guard KC-135 Stratotankers were launched July 12 in support of exercise Talisman Saber 2017.U.S. Pacific Command and Australian Defense Force Headquarters Joint Operations Command sponsors Talisman Saber 2017, which incorporates components from the Air

  • McConnell firefighters support Nellis Weapons School

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. - Seven McConnell firefighters supported the Air Force Weapons School capstone event, 25 miles into the vast and desolate desert of Texas Lake, Nevada, June 2.The event finalized the six-month training course hosted at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. It involved landing

  • 22nd Medical Support Squadron change of command

    Lt. Col. Lee Nenortas relinquishes command of the 22nd Medical Support Squadron to Lt. Col. Dwayne Baca July 7, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority to a new leader. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman

  • 22nd AMXS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.   Airman 1st Class Kimberly Wareham, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, received the

  • 22nd ARW commander's fini-flight

    Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens to a pre-flight checklist before his fini-flight on a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

  • CE, SFS partner for realistic combat training

    MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron and the 22nd Security Forces Squadron participated in Tactical Combat Casualty Care training June 26-27, held for the first time here at the mock village on base.The purpose of the training was to further

  • 22nd CPTS Airman earns spotlight performer

    As a spotlight performer, individuals are chosen by leadership for demonstrating the Air Force's Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do.   Airman 1st Class Cody Ziegler, 22nd Comptroller Squadron financial services technician, received the spotlight performer

  • 10th ASOS Airmen train at desert range

    Airmen from the 10th Air Support Operations Squadron, Ft. Riley, Kansas, spent a week honing their skills in calling for close air support, June 19-23.Tactical Air Control Airmen and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers act as liaisons and controllers, advising ground commanders on how to include

  • McConnell maintainers provide reliable tankers for Red Flag

    Maintainers assigned to 22nd Maintenance Group enabled the effective use of tankers during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 8 – 23, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The exercise strengthens the coalition between Republic of Korea Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and the U.S.’s military by