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Vietnam veteran shares story of history-making flight

Retired Lt. Col. Dick Trail, a U.S. Air Force veteran, stands in front of a private aircraft March 9, 2018, at Yingling Aviation fixed-base operator in Wichita, Kansas. Trail is a freelance instructor pilot who continued to teach after retiring with 21 years of service in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Vietnam veteran shares story of history-making flight

Retired Lt. Col. Dick Trail, a U.S. Air Force veteran, inspects the wings of a private aircraft March 9, 2018, at Yingling Aviation fixed-base operator in Wichita, Kansas. Trail and his crew performed a triple air refueling over the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Vietnam veteran shares story of history-making flight

Retired Lt. Col. Dick Trail, a U.S. Air Force veteran, poses for a photo with Maj. Brittany Gilmer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing director of staff, March 9, 2018, at Yingling Aviation fixed-base operator in Wichita, Kansas. Trail was a student of the first class to graduate from the Air Force Academy in 1959. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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VIP Golf

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Jim Remsberg, Col. (ret) Dave Kramer and Col. James Vechery, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, watch while Chief Master Sgt. Michael Hedum, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, tee’s off during a golf outing at Twin Lakes Golf Course, Aug. 21. The golf outing gave Team McConnell members a chance to socialize with local civic leaders. (Photo by Senior Airman Roy Lynch III)
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Volunteers donate more than 100 blood units at drive

Members of the 22nd Medical Group and American Red Cross representatives collect blood from Team McConnell doners during a blood drive at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 2, 2009. Donors gave more than 100 productive units of blood. The American Red Cross and Team McConnell, partners since 1991, hold blood drives here five times per year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jamie Train)
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Water that tree

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- According to the U.S. Fire Administration, decorative holiday trees account for more than 200 household fires per year, resulting in an average of six deaths, 25 injuries, and $6 million in property damage. People should take to heart to sales person’s suggestion – “keep the tree watered.” (photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski)
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Welcome home Team McConnell RODEO

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. Team McConnell welcomes home the 2009 Air Mobility Command RODEO team from the week-long competition at McChord AFB, Wash, July 25. The team was made up of active duty and Reserve members, competed in air refueling events, Security Forces competitions, and maintenance inspections. McConnell's air crew tied with Travis AFB for the best Air Refueling team. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Chyrece Campbell)
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Welcome to the HAWC

From left to right, Laura Markuly, 22nd Medical Group physiologist and health educator, Maribeth Havran, 22nd MDG health promotion dietitian and Lou Stadler, 22nd MDG HAWC physiologist and director, pose in front of McConnell’s Health and Wellness Center front desk August 15, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The HAWC offers many services to help Airmen pass their physical training test and stay ready to deploy. It will enter its 17th year of serving McConnell Airmen and their families Aug. 26, 2013. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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What does "Old Glory" stand for?

With the evolution of the U.S., the flag has adapted various nick-names as Old Glory, Stars and Stripes, and Star Spangled Banner. It is known by the U.S. military as "the colors."
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When seconds count, aircrew flies

A KC-135R Stratotanker soars over McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 10, 2014. The Stratotanker has been refueling U.S. and allied aircraft for more than 60 years and many of them are still used today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

Cole Clifton, 11, accepts a plaque recognizing him as a Pilot for a Day from 1st Lt. Patrick McGrew, 349th Air Refueling Squadron training flight officer, Sept. 13, 2012, McConnell air Force Base, Kan. The Pilot for a Day program gives children with severe illnesses a chance to visit various units on base and experience what it is like to be an Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

Cole Clifton, 11, inspects the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cole, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2011, was chosen to be the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot for a Day. This program allows children with severe illnesses a chance to tour the base and how to operate a KC-135 simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Wichita Flight Festival

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. --Tech. Sgt. Andrew Bedell, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, explains what is happening during a military working dog demonstration to a crowd at the Colonel James Jabara Airport during the Wichita flight Festival, Aug. 23. Along with the military working dog demonstration, McConnell also provided a historical display, various booths, and a KC-135 Stratotanker for the air show. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Wichita Flight Festival

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Ellgen and Senior Airman Juan Garcia, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, wrestle with Bram, military working dog, at the Colonel James Jabara Airport during the Wichita Flight Festival, Aug. 23. The military working dog demonstration team educates the surrounding community on their ability to use K-9s to support law enforcement on the local base and in a deployed contingency. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Wichita Flight Festival

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Ellgen approaches Senior Airman Juan Garcia, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, and military working dog, Bram, in a demonstration, at the Colonel James Jabara Airport during the Wichita Flight Festival, Aug. 23. Sergeant Ellgen and his team demonstrate to a crowd how the military working dogs can be friendly but also attack dogs depending on the instruction of their handlers. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Wichita Flight Festival

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Staff Sgt. Matthew Mosher, 22nd Security Forces Squadron, and military working dog, Bram, demonstrate explosive detection for spectators at the Colonel James Jabara airport during the Wichita Flight Festival, Kan. Aug. 23. Bram, who recently returned from a deployment, can detect explosive material hidden within multiple suitcases. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Wichita Flight Festival

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker flies over Colonel James Jabara Airport during the Wichita Flight Festival, Aug. 23. The tanker was among many other demonstration aircraft, such as the Lo Presti Fury, Zivko Edge 540, and Stearman 450. An F-15 Strike Eagle was also present to deliver a performance. (Photo by Senior Airman Laura Suttles)
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Wichita Insight

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Sedgwick County Commissioner, Tom Winters, Kansas State Senator, Carolyn McGinn, and Wichita City Mayor, Carl Brewer answer questions from local Chief Executive Officers about the growth plans and government funding for Wichita City and Kansas, during Wichita Insight at Signatures, April 15. Wichita Insight is an event sponsored by the Wichita Chamber of Commerce to welcome CEOs and senior level executives that are new to the city of Wichita. (Photo by Airman Justin Shelton)
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Wichita Marathon

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Two runners finish the 13 mile mark signifying the end the Wichita half marathon at McConnell, Oct. 21. Ten miles of the half marathon and full 26.2 mile marathon were ran through the base. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Shelton)
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Wichita Marathon

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- A group of runners participate in the Wichita Marathon Oct. 21. About 10 miles of the marathon was held on base. Some of the runners participated to compete and win; others did it for individual goals and simply for the love of running. The fastest time in the 26.2 mile race was two hours, 38 minutes, and ten seconds. (Photo by Airman 1st Class Justin Shelton)
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