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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Staff Sgt. Jason Samson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, tests a quick-don oxygen mask Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The masks are exchanged every 30 days to make sure the equipment is always ready for use during an emergency situation, such as a recent occurrence of an in-flight emergency when smoke filled the cabin and the aircrew safely landed the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Airman Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

The quick-don oxygen mask is used to administer oxygen directly to aircrew and prevent loss of consciousness in an event of sudden loss of cabin pressure. It also protects against effects of toxic fumes in the event of an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, cleans a flight helmet for a post-flight check Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Porter and other AFE Airmen are tasked with maintaining flight helmets, chemical gear, night vision goggles and other safety equipment used by aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

McConnell Airmen equip a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight Aug 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Everything is tested and checked to allow aircrew to safely conduct missions even during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, prepares chemical gear Aug. 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE Airmen maintain chemical gear by searching for the smallest holes, scratches or tears that could potentially endanger a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Exercise helps train McConnell medical Airmen for emergency

First responders from the 22nd Medical Group place a neck brace on a simulated patient during a mass-casualty exercise, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise provided hands-on training for situations that are not handled on a day-to-day basis for healthcare providers in the 22nd MDG. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Exercise helps train McConnell medical Airmen for emergency

An Airman from the 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron, tracks a simulated patient’s injuries during a mass-casualty exercise, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. These cards are used to determine the order in which patients are evacuated from a disaster area for care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Exercise helps train McConnell medical Airmen for emergency

Senior Airman Justin Hilty, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace medical technician, reviews a simulated patient’s injuries during a mass-casualty exercise, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Information about injuries are tracked and used by medical technicians to determine the level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Exercise helps train McConnell medical Airmen for emergency

Medical professionals from the 22nd Medical Group treat simulated patients at a casualty collection point during a mass-casualty exercise, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Casualty collection points are a staging area used to stabilize patients during a disaster before being transported to a medical treatment facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Exercise helps train McConnell medical Airmen for emergency

Master Sgt. Benjamin Garcia, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron independent duty medical technician, stabilizes a simulated patient during a mass-casualty exercise, Aug. 13, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise provided an opportunity for 22nd Medical Group medical professionals to practice recovering and treating victims as well as working with the local community to provide a higher level of care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Fire training on the flight line

The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters practice opening the crew entry door to a KC-135 Stratotanker during egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The base firefighters trained to arrive at the scene of a base emergency within minutes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Fire training on the flight line

Senior Airman Christopher Nodine, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, practices opening and closing the cargo door on a KC-135 Stratotanker during egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each firefighter received hands-on training on how to manually operate the cargo door during a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Fire training on the flight line

The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters exit through the port midships escape hatch of a KC-135 Stratotanker during egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Firefighters used the escape hatch as the primary entrance to the KC-135 while carrying the fire attack hose. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Fire training on the flight line

McConnell firefighters prepare to leave the flight line after egress training April 27, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each firefighter is exposed to monthly training to retain their proficiency in responding to real-world emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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First KC-135 to KC-46 Refueling Sortie

Senior Airman Madison Dolata, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a KC-46A Pegasus during a sortie April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie marked McConnnell Air Force Base’s first air refueling of a KC-46 by a KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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From Airmen to marksmen

Airmen clean their weapons after a day of shooting at targets April 01, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen learned the proper way to disassemble, reassemble, shoot and clean their weapons as a part of the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance class. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colby L. Hardin)
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Honoring those who came before

The 22nd Force Support Squadron Honor Guard practices the military standard funeral to stay sharp for upcoming ceremonies Dec. 26, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Ceremonies are choreographed so that all members are doing the move or are in the same position. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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JP-8 at an hour this late

A C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., for refueling during a special operations air refueling training mission June 12, 2013. While refueling two Globemasters, SOAR procedures were used so Airmen will be able to properly perform their mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

Tech. Sgt. Chris Yontz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares equipment March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Yontz performed a pre-flight check and ensured all equipment was secured before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-135 aircrew prepare for exercise

First Lt. Brian Brookover, 349th Air Refueling Squadron co-pilot, and Capt. Brad Obeqfell, 349th ARS pilot perform a pre-flight check March 25, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The pilots performed a pre-flight check to ensure the aircraft was ready for takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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