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220218-F-GC264-339

Senior Airman Jacob Coleman, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen inspect the boom to find and diagnose any issues that could prevent the boom from extending or retracting during flight. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-217

Senior Airman Randall Moore, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, conducts an initial inspection of a KC-135 engine during an isochronal inspection Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Components of the engine, such as the valves, seals and clamps are looked over to make sure there are no signs of damage or wear. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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Security Forces TACC training

Staff Sgt. Abraham Castro, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, prepares to conduct a simulated Tactical Combat Casualty Care mission during a training exercise Mar. 9, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Part of the annual training requirement places SFS Airmen against each other, imitating opposing forces and providing a more realistic scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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220304-F-EV810-1682

The aircrew assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron pose for a group picture Mar. 4, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircrew had just landed after completing the 349th ARS’s last mission in the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220304-F-EV810-1556

Capt. James Gill, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, parks a KC-135 Stratotanker Mar. 4, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After landing, the crew performs a post flight check to ensure the aircrafts mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force phot by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220304-F-EV810-1440

A MC-130 assigned to Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Operations Wing connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, during a training mission Mar. 4, 2022. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220304-F-EV810-1402

Senior Airman Alan Wojciechowicz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron inflight refueling specialist, lines up a boom from a KC-135 Stratotanker in order to connect with an incoming MC-130 assigned to Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Operations Wing Mar. 4, 2022. Aerial refueling requires coordination from the pilots on both aircraft and the IRS in the back of the refueler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220304-F-EV810-1209

Capt. James Gill, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, navigates a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas to perform a training mission Mar. 4, 2022. The aircrew participated in a training mission with Cannon Air Force Base’s 27th Special Operations Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220304-F-EV810-1037

Capt. James Gill, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor pilot, and 1st Lt. Kolton Fields 349th ARS co-pilot perform pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker Mar. 4, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Before taking off, the entire crew performs a variety of safety checks on the aircraft to ensure a safe flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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22nd Air Refueling Wing Annual Awards 2021

The trophy for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing annual awards at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 25, 2022. The trophy given to award recipients is a small-scale version of the Keeper of the Plains statue in downtown Wichita, Kansas, which represents a brotherhood of all Native Americans, and the confluence of all the communities of the Plains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220113-F-CV734-0004

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during a minimum interval takeoff exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Minimizing the interval between takeoffs enables a wide range of mission sets and expands the aircrafts operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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220113-F-CV734-0003

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off while another prepares to do the same as part of a minimum interval takeoff exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MITO serves as a training opportunity to prepare aircrews for operating in a wide variety of contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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220113-F-CV734-0001

Three KC-46A Pegasus tankers ascend after takeoff as part of a minimum interval take off exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Altering their typical operations by shortening the time between takeoffs ensures pilots and crews are ready to execute their mission in any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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220118-F-RI665-003

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, is greeted by Lt. Col. Nicholas LaPlant, 22nd Operations Group deputy commander, at the building where the KC-46A Pegasus flight simulator is housed Jan. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As Air Mobility Command’s sole numbered air force, the 18th AF ensures the readiness and sustainment of approximately 36,000 active duty and Air Force Reserve Airmen and civilians at 12 wings and one stand-alone group. With more than 400 aircraft, 18th AF supports AMC’s worldwide mission of providing rapid global mobility to America’s armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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220118-F-RI665-002

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th AF command chief, are greeted by Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, and Maj. Rich Bielecki, 22nd ARW senior intelligence officer, upon their arrival Jan. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb and Bickley are visiting the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to learn how Team McConnell’s Airmen contribute to the 18th AF airlift and aerial refueling missions. Bibb experienced the 22nd ARW’s missions, toured facilities and developed an understanding on the unique global opportunities that come with being positioned at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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211221-F-RI665-005

Members of the 22nd Contracting Squadron and McConnell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center pose for a photo during a Four Lenses training event Dec. 23, 2021, at the Greater Wichita Partnership in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The Four Lenses training was presented by A&FRC personnel and is used as a way to gauge an individual's personality temperament, which can help units to better understand the members of their team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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211221-F-RI665-005

Major Kenneth Hawkins, 22nd Contracting Squadron commander, writes his personality type’s strengths and values on a sheet of paper as part of a Four Lenses training event Dec. 23, 2021, at the Greater Wichita Partnership in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The Four Lenses training was presented by McConnell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center personnel and is used as a way to gauge an individual's personality temperament, which can help units to better understand the members of their team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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211221-F-RI665-005

Senior Airman Joshua Rodriguez, 22nd Contracting Squadron contract specialist, decides which pictures best describe his personality as part of a Four Lenses training event Dec. 23, 2021, at the Greater Wichita Partnership in downtown Wichita, Kansas. The Four Lenses training was presented by McConnell Air Force Base Airman and Family Readiness Center personnel and is used as a way to gauge an individual's personality temperament, which can help units to better understand the members of their team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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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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