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Flowers rest on a table at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Change of Command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The flowers were handed to family members of the official party during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Col. Aaron Strode, 22nd Air Refueling Wing deputy commander, participates in a prayer at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The prayer was led by the wing chaplain during the 22nd ARW Change of Command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Col. Corey Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, relinquishes command of the 22nd ARW at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Col. Joe Wall then assumed command of the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Team McConnell and esteemed guests sit in attendance to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Airmen from various squadrons attended the change of command alongside family members, civilian contractors, and civic leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives a speech during the 22nd ARW change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. Damon gave his departing speech thanking everyone in attendance, his team, his family, and McConnell as a whole. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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Col. Joe Wall, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Cory Damon, former 22nd ARW commander, walk with their families following the 22nd ARW change of command ceremony at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, July 28, 2025. The ceremony concluded with Wall and Damon reconvening with their loved ones and exiting the venue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amelio Brown)
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30 years of service: mistakes made, lessons learned

Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Hughes, currently 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, hugs his son, Sean, in June 2013, at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. after his fini-flight. Hughes will retire June 1, 2017, after 30 years of service in the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
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344th Air Refueling Squadron change of command

Col. Thomas Riney, 22nd Operations Group commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. Travis Edwards, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony June 15, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Edwards assumed authority and responsibility of the 344th ARS, which operates McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers and conducts aerial refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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A chief’s foundation: Faith, family, mentorship

Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, poses with his family in Wichita Falls, Texas, 2014. His wife, Krystal bottom right, son Courtney, and his three daughters Olivia, top left, Cree center and Briana top right. (Courtesy photo)
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A chief’s foundation: Faith, family, mentorship

Chief Master Sgt. Leon Calloway, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, talks to Airmen Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Calloway has been the command chief since July. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

Col. Thomas Riney, 22nd Operations Group commander, speaks with Operation Air Force cadets June 18, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Riney shared some of his experiences as being an officer, offered advice and presented each cadet with a wing commander coin. The eleven cadets are touring McConnell to learn about the wing’s overall mission and to spend time with senior leaders for personal mentoring. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks with United States Air Force Academy cadets June 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In addition to touring the base, the 11 cadets will spend time with McConnell's senior leaders for personal mentoring and discussions about their career decisions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class 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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Byers tours McConnell’s three rocks

Rex Bluml, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief asset manager, discusses energy sustainability efforts with Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the U. S. Air Force Civil Engineer, Jan. 8. 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Byers, team lead for the 2013 Commander in Chief’s Installation Excellence Award assessment team, visited several groups and squadrons as part of the two-day assessment of McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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CC establishes 2012 vision

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at a commander’s call in the base theater Dec. 13, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Commander’s calls are used to distribute Air Force level information, recognize outstanding wing performances and answer Airman’s questions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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CC tours Wineteer

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Charolette Rupp, his wife, visit a classroom during a tour of Wineteer Elementary School Jan. 17, 2012, Wichita, Kan. With approximately 70 percent of the students having a military tie, Rupp viewed how McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., affects the school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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CC tours Wineteer

Clint Corby, Wineteer Elementary School principal, speaks with Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, about the benefit of having McConnell’s volunteers during a tour of his school Jan. 17, 2012, Wineteer Elementary School, Wichita, Kan. Corby and Rupp discussed the impact of having positive role models volunteering out of McConnell Air Force Base has on Wineteer Elementary School and how the school educates and accommodates military children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Celebrating Air Force history through TFI

The McConnell Honor Guard salutes during a prisoner of war/missing in action ceremony during the 65th Air Force Gala Sept. 14, 2012 McConnell Air Force Base, Kans. The POW/MIA Ceremony honors America’s heroes who were captured by enemies during war and those who went missing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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CFC kickoff

Col. Mark Larson, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, left, Col. Albert Miller, 22nd ARW commander, and Col. David Weishaar, 184th Intelligence Wing commander, pose for a photo while they fill out their donation forms for the Combined Federal Campaign, Sept. 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The CFC works on behalf of over 2,000 charitable organizations to raise money for health and human welfare causes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ashley M. Wright)
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CGOs ‘school’ ROTC cadets

Second Lt. Ben Shafer, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy chief programs flight commander, briefs Kansas State University ROTC cadets during a mentoring session at Feb. 7, 2013, Manhattan, Kan. Shafer was one many company grade officers who briefed more than 60 cadets about the Air Force and their specific duty assignments. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt. Jessica Brown)
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