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Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander talks to Team McConnell during a base all-call Jan. 19, 2022, 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 Airman Brenden Beezley)
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McConnell Air Force Base Airmen prepare to conduct a dual defuel Oct. 12, 2021. The rapid defuel capability will enable a KC-46 to support a fighter unit’s Integrated Combat Turn in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole visits McConnell

Staff Sgt. Jaime Rosenberg, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron, discusses the 22nd Wing Dormitory infrastructure with Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole Oct. 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Rosenberg conversed with Brig. Gen. Cole on ways to improve living conditions for Airmen assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole visits McConnell

Colonel Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, welcomes Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection Oct. 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cole visited various facilities to better understand the mission infrastructure, as well as meet the Airmen that are responsible for Air Mobility Command’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole visits McConnell

Technical Sgt. Matthew Leake, 22nd Security Forces Squadron combat arms non-commissioned officer in charge, briefs Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole on the new Combat Arms Training Maintenance range Oct. 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Leake highlighted the vast improvements from the previous range and how it will enhance the training of defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

Staff Sgt. Shae Biggs, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, discusses how varying fuel densities affect the KC-46’s Automated Performance Tool (APT) Oct. 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The APT is a software aircrews and maintainers use to calculate aircraft balance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

The KC-46 Tiger Team, comprised of Boeing engineers, aircrew and maintainers, discuss the results of a cargo exercise in the Fuselage Training Center (FUT) Oct. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The FUT recreates the Pegasus’ interior so operators can gain realistic training while keeping actual aircraft free for real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

Technical Sgt. Nick Gladly, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, walks Mr. Brett Williams, Boeing cargo stress analysis engineer, through the pre-flight cargo inspection process Oct. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cargo is systematically checked before flight to ensure it meets structural limits, preventing damage to the aircraft and its crew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

Mr. Barry Teschlog, Boeing mass engineer, discusses mitigating shifts in aircraft balance during KC-46A refueling operations Oct. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the Pegasus offloads fuel to receiving aircraft, the fuel must be shifted internally to keep the aircraft steady and maintain the center of gravity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

Members of the KC-46A Pegasus Tiger Team pose for a group photo Oct. 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The team consisted of KC-46 experts from Boeing and various operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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KC-46 Tiger Team: Keeping the Balance

Senior Airman Royal Drinkard, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels lab technician, collects and samples fuel to measure its density Oct. 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Standard aviation fuel regularly varies in density, which can affect the amount of cargo an aircraft can carry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, gets refueled Oct. 11, 2021, by a McConnell Air Force Base KC-135 Stratotanker. Four Thunderbirds were refueled on their way to Orlando, Florida. The Thunderbirds are often joined between stops by an Air Force tanker to provide a quick, non-stop route between performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, moves out of refueling position Oct. 11, 2021, after being refueled by a McConnell Air Force Base KC-135 Stratotanker. The Thunderbirds were officially activated June 1, 1953, as the 3600th Air Demonstration Team at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

A U.S. Air Force Thunderbird F-16 Fighting Falcon from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, moves into refueling position Oct. 11, 2021, by a McConnell Air Force Base KC-135 Stratotanker. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Refueling the Thunderbirds

Captain Cori McFadden and Capt. Kevin Clink, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, shut down their aircraft Oct 11, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During post-flight, the aircrew members ensure everything functions properly and safely so it’s ready for the next mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Capt. Scott Mall, 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander converses with Gold Star family member John Roberts while on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Sept. 30th, 2021. The 344th ARS hosted a fly-along for Gold Star families from the community around McConnell. Gold Star families are recognized for having experienced the loss of a loved one during a time of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Airman 1st Class Evan Olsen, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator talks to Gold Star family member Denise Lange about the refueling station on a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Sept. 30th, 2021. To honor the sacrifices that the families have made the 344th ARS hosted a once in a lifetime experience fly-along where they refueled another KC-46 who in turn refueled them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Gold Star KC-46 flight

Capt. Mark Hansen, 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircraft commander watches as a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas disconnects and moves out of refueling range Sept. 30th, 2021. The KC-46 will provide the next generation aerial of refueling support to the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and partner-nation receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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CMSAF #18 (ret.) Wright visits McConnell

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #18 (ret.) Kaleth O. Wright discusses leadership with Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Airman Leadership School Sep. 10, 2021. Wright left the class with a challenge for each of these new supervisors to find their troop's story. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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A walk in remembrance

Airmen march along the McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas memorial walk during the Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action remembrance walk Sept. 14, 2021. POW/MIA remembrance week honors those who are or have been prisoners of war or declared missing in action across all bases across the globe, through events such as a vigil walk and wreath-laying ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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