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Staff Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, conducts post-blast evidence collection during a “bomb lab” training exercise May 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. EOD technicians are responsible for the detection, disarming, detonation, and disposal of explosives that pose a threat to service members and civilians around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The base of the Keeper

Staff Sgt. Reid Johanns, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery craftsman, chips at sandstone landscape rock May 24, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper is being donated by Friends of McConnell as a part of a public art project called “Keeper’s on Parade”, founded by Together Wichita. This project allows local artists to design and paint miniature Keeper replicas that are displayed throughout Wichita. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The base of the Keeper

Airman 1st Class Bismark Berchie, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery apprentice, uses a K-12 rescue saw to cut sandstone May 24, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The sandstone is being used to construct a base for the new Keeper of the Plains statue that will arrive later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Tech Sgt. Christian Parris, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument and flight control systems noncommissioned officer in charge, explains how McConnell Air Force Base is innovating a new camera alignment tie rod to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. Metals tech, as well as instrument and flight control systems, are working to recreate the tie rod to improve accuracy in aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Senior Airman Chase Flemming, League of Extraordinary Airmen president, presents their organization to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This first–of–its–kind organization is expanding its efforts to Kadena Air Base, fostering unity, and prioritizes mental health with junior enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Master Sgt. Michael Barrett, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron green aircraft maintenance unit expeditor, shows Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander the overflow draining system on a KC-46A Pegasus May, 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd AMXS was one of 15 organizations Bibb visited during his trip to McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Airman 1st Class Rhiannon Ero, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, describes the process for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The COVID Point of Distribution administers shots one and two to beneficiaries, military members and civilian contractors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Senior Airman Michael Russel, League of Extraordinary Airmen secretary, present their organization to Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The League of Extraordinary Airmen is a junior enlisted private organization that provides Airmen with the opportunity to increase motivation and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, discusses the importance of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to the 18th Air Force’s mission May 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb visited a number of organizations across the installation over a two day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, operates a KC-46A Pegasus boom simulator May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb said in an all call with Team McConnell that he plans to come back later this year to qualify on the KC-46 himself. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, upon his arrival May 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb visited organizations across the installation to gain a better understanding of McConnell’s role in the aerial refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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18th Air Force Commander visits McConnell

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, answers a question from an Airman May 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb took time out of his visit to sit down with the members of Team McConnell and discuss the importance of the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Personnel assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron repair a spall on the flightline May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A spall is a five-foot-wide hole that has the potential to negatively affect McConnell’s air refueling operations. Airmen assigned to repair the airfield enable the refueling mission by correcting flightline discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Tech. Sgt. Michael Islava, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron airfield repair noncommissioned officer in-charge, places cement mixture on the flightline during a spall repair May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The mixture begins to set within 15 minutes, enabling the flightline to be fully operational within an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Airman 1st Class Rafael Machado, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery journeyman, vacuums broken cement during a spall repair May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The repair is a multi-staged process that allows use of an airfield to be quickly reestablished. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Staff Sgt. Reid Johanna, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery craftsman, utilizes a jack hammer during a spall repair on the flightline May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Expedient spall repairs quickly repair holes, enabling aircraft to continue to safely land and depart from the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Airman 1st Class Bismark Berchie, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery journeyman, uses a saw during a spall repair on the flightline May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Spalls, five-foot-wide holes, and craters, holes larger than five feet, located on the flightline are continuously serviced to ensure McConnell’s aerial refueling mission continues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES Airmen repair runway

Airman 1st Class Bismark Berchie, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and heavy machinery journeyman, uses a saw during a spall repair on the flightline May 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airfield repair Airmen are on standby to restore any flightline faults in case of an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Search and recovery training exercised at McConnell

Senior Airman Tierra Brown, 22nd Force Support Squadron storeroom manager, tags the location of simulated remains during an exercise April 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. When an object is found, the team will pause to allow proper handling and tagging, ensuring the item is recovered before departing the scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Search and recovery training exercised at McConnell

Senior Airman James Herndon, 22nd Force Support Squadron services journeyman, participates in a search and recovery effort during an exercise April 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The team moves in sync to ensure all belongings are properly tagged and recovered so casualties can be identified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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