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Putting the Miles in Milestones

The Williams family pose for a photo before riding through the parade to celebrate the graduation of Jazzy Williams, Andover Central High School graduate, May 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Team McConnell hosted a drive-through parade on base to honor high school and college seniors graduating in the midst of COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Working from Beyond the Flames

Personal protective equipment used by the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s firefighters lay out before being used in a bunker drill May 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bunker drills test Airmen on their ability to quickly don all of their equipment in two minutes, training them to respond to emergencies rapidly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Working from Beyond the Flames

Twenty-second Civil Engineering Squadron firefighters don personal protective equipment during a bunker drill May 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The complete set of PPE weighs 70 pounds, consisting of fire-retardant clothing, an oxygen tank, mask and helmet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Working from Beyond the Flames

Airman 1st Class Logan Bruno, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, dons his oxygen tank during a bunker drill May 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell's firefighters perform bunker drills twice a week to practice their ability to equip their gear within two minutes for a real-life response. The bunker drill is a National Fire Protection Association requirement that firefighters are required to perform annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Keeping the Communications Clear

Senior Airman Alec Mellick, 22nd Communications Squadron server administrator, accesses a server to scan for vulnerabilities in the Air Force network May 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd CS continues to provide fast, mobile and reliable networks to more than 7,000 personnel assigned to McConnell AFB working at home through the fight against COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Keeping the Communications Clear

Senior Airman Lucas Lacoste, 22nd Communications Squadron cyber operations technician, speaks to a customer over the phone May 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The CyOC uses various programs to troubleshoot technical issues and assist customers experiencing network disruptions. Remedy Information Technology Service Management allows technicians to manage client requests and enables online remote access to resolve disputes within the secured network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

A KC-46A Pegasus parks after performing multiple flight maneuvers April 30, 2020, at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina. The airfield is designed to test airframes and train aircrew in low-light environments. The testing data will be used to advance research in aerial refueling and night flying operations using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Thomas Gorry, 344th Air Refueling Squadron chief of group training, performs preflight checks in the KC-46A Pegasus with Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, April 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The flight was the last of two training missions to certify aircrews using night vision goggles on the new platform. This allowed aircrews to begin operational testing and evaluation in low-light emission environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Jacob Belka, 22nd Operations Group evaluation pilot, approaches a runway for a touch and go flight maneuver April 30, 2020, at North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina. Belka performed a total of 17 touch and go’s in the KC-46A Pegasus using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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344th ARS fuels development of RVS 2.0

A KC-46A Pegasus sits on the flightline April 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In April, Boeing and the Air Force reached an agreement to bring a new Remote Vision System to the KC-46, the RVS 2.0. After testing the aircraft’s cameras during a three-week test cycle at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Team McConnell and the 344th Air Refueling Squadron played a vital role in the finalization of critical factors in the new camera system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc Garcia)
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Maintaining Mental Health

As Team McConnell adapts to ‘the new norm,’ it is crucial that Airmen and their families maintain their mental health while practicing safe social distancing. If you or someone you know is seeking professional support please contact, Military OneSource at (800) 342-9647 or the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

A 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus receives fuel from a 924th ARS KC-46 April 23, 2020. Aircrews practiced nighttime aerial refueling operations on the way to North Auxiliary Airfield, South Carolina, in conjunction with tactical takeoffs and landings using night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Staff Sgt. George Baylon, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment craftsman, cleans a pair of night vision goggles April 22, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Night vision goggles provide aircrew the capability to execute takeoff and landings on covertly lit runways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to test KC-46 NVG flights

Maj. Tony Gorry, 344th Air Refueling Squadron and chief of group training, has his helmet fitted by Airman 1st Class Trezvon Miers, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, April 21, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew prepared to execute the Air Force’s first night vision operational training mission on the KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

Four F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbirds fly in a formation April 18, 2020, through the skies of Colorado. The traditional multirole fighter aircraft has a limited range due to the smaller airframe and requires aerial refueling support to reach further distances. Capable of traveling speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour, they can burn up to 8,000 pounds of fuel at low altitudes.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird is in a refueling holding pattern April 18, 2020. Six F-16’s received fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, enroute to Colorado. The flyovers allowed the Thunderbirds to showcase the Air Force’s support and gratitude to the heroes that continue to support the frontlines in the fight against COVID-19. The precision aerial maneuvers performed by the six-man team could be enjoyed by residents of Colorado from the safety of their homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird flies above Colorado April 18, 2020. The Thunderbirds performed a series of flyovers across Colorado in recognition of the U.S. Air Force Academy’s class of 2020 as well as all frontline COVID-19 responders that have worked tirelessly to combat the coronavirus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 18, 2020, in the skies of Colorado. Aerial refueling support was provided by KC-135 Stratotankers from Team McConnell and March Air Reserve Base, Colorado. Six F-16’s were refueled three separate times during the flight towards Denver. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird approaches a boom to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base, April 18, 2020, in the skies of Colorado. Following the Air Force Academy’s graduation, the Thunderbird team honored healthcare workers, first responders, military servicemembers and all other essential personnel with a series of community flyovers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell soars to honor medical personnel and academy graduates

Lt. Col John Caldwell, commander of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, waves after his aircraft receives fuel April 18, 2020, in the skies over Colorado. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team and performed flyovers for the Air Force Academy’s class of 2020 graduation as well as all frontline COVID-19 responders that have worked tirelessly to combat the coronavirus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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