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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Airman 1st Class Alyxandria Castillo, 22nd Maintenance Squadron section apprentice, checks a seal inside a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The seal makes sure air stays in the aircraft during cabin pressurization. Cabin pressurization becomes necessary at high altitudes to protect aircrew from a number of problems such as hypoxia and altitude sickness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen conduct cabin pressurization

Staff Sgt. Kyle Burks, 22nd Maintenance Squadron electrical environmental craftsman, checks technical orders on a laptop Nov. 1, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Technical orders contain methods and procedures to operate, modify and inspect equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operate fire attack hoses during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft burns are conducted both day and night to provide firefighter personnel with the expertise to respond to an emergency at any time of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Tech. Sgt. Rocky Vazquez, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection station captain, observes operations as a safety representative during an annual night aircraft burn, Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen innovate alert system to enhance readiness, save money

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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Airmen innovate alert system to enhance readiness, save money

Tech. Sgt. Clayton Allen, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Plans and Programs NCO in-charge, installs an alert route sign on a base light pole, Nov. 17, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Allen and Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda, 22nd ARW XP superintendent, designed and built the signs, potentially saving the Air Force millions of dollars. (Courtesy photo/Master Sgt. Bartek Bachleda)
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Airmen learn to weather storms

Airmen from McConnell AFB listen to Cody Charvat, Sedgwick County Emergency Management training and exercise officer, explains the effects of the April 14, 2012 tornado which hit the Wichita area March 6, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base. The Severe Weather Class was held to inform Team McConnell of the dangerous spring and summer time climate in Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Airmen showcase vocal talent

Members of Team McConnell participate in the 4th annual Air Mobility Command Icon competition August 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event is held to showcase the talents of the Airmen in AMC. The top performing Airman from each participating base will advance to compete at the AMC Icon finals at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., for a chance to audition for Tops in Blue, the premiere Air Force band. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Airmen support Okla. disaster relief

Senior Airman Mitchell Chandler, 931st Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, loads bottled water into a truck May 21, 2013, McConell Air Force Base, Kan. As of May 21, approximately $5,000 worth of basic supplies had been collected and taken to the Wichita Red Cross to support those affected by the deadly tornado that passed through Moore, Okla., May 20. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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All Hale the victor!

Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen, assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron AFE, pose for a group photo at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE Airmen provide and position safety equipment to allow aircrew members to accomplish their mission and come home safely. (Courtesy photo)
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ALS Class 19-B Graduation

Class 19-B graduates from Airman Leadership School Feb.7, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Josh Crawley)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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Always ready to refuel the fight

KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., June 16, 2016. The KC-135 is the backbone of aerial refueling, and McConnell is the U.S. Air Force's premiere air refueling base with more Stratotankers than any other base. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Green, AMC command chief, practice wound packing with combat gauze on Airman 1st Class Brandon Barton, 22nd Medical Group medical technician, while he wears a Tactical Combat Casualty Care cut suit Aug. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wound packing is performed for deep substantial wounds that tunnel under the skin. The wound filler is used to sterilize the area and to stop the bleeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks with Airmen from Team McConnell during an All Call Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The All Call was held to give Airmen from McConnell’s Total Force Team insight to Miller’s future plans regarding the KC-46A Pegasus. The All Call also included topics such as resiliency, taking care of Airmen, and the importance of the KC-135 Stratotanker to the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, pose for a photo with the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The squadron was presented with the 2018 Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy and the 2018 SMSgt Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award. The squadron has been awarded with the Spaatz Trophy six times, while this was the first time they have received the SMSgt Albert Evans Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michaela Slanchik)
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An Airman’s Pearl Harbor Survival Story

Retired Master Sgt. Mike Schaeffer, reflects on the events of the Pearl Harbor attacks from his home in Hayes, Kan. Dec. 4, 2016. Schaeffer was stationed at Hickam Field, Hawaii, during the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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