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Search and recovery training exercised at McConnell

Staff Sgt. Alejandra Joynes, 22nd Force Support Squadron food services journeyman, searches for evidence of simulated remains as part of a search and recovery team during an exercise April 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The team is responsible for finding all remains and personal belongings in case of fatalities after an accident. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Sydney Newcomb, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, tacks a mask component to an HBU55P helmet April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Tacking the component ensures the mask seals completely to the aircrew’s faces while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Paden Burgess, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, reattaches a Polarizer Lead-lanthanum Zirconate Titanate cable onto the HBU55P helmet April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This film and cable lower the temperature of aircrew's polarized visor shield when flying in bright conditions and high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Paden Burgess, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, attaches a dual visor kit back onto the HBU55P helmet during a routine maintenance check April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ensuring all equipment is properly inspected and maintained allows for aircrew to safely conduct McConnell’s refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

1st Lt. Jayce Gravdahl, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, tests the KC-135 Stratotanker electrical system during a pre-flight check March 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a pre-flight check, aircrew members test equipment to ensure everything functions properly before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-10 Extender assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base March 25, 2021. Two KC-135, two KC-46A Pegasus, and a KC-10 conducted refueling training after a KC-46 familiarization at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-10 Extender assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base during aerial refueling March 25, 2021. 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 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-46A Pegasus lands March 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. With greater refueling, cargo, and aeromedical evacuation capabilities, the KC-46 will provide the next generation of aerial 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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Airmen in a League of their own

Senior Airmen Chase Flemming and Matthew Higgs, League of Extraordinary Airmen president and vice president, present their organization to Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. The League of Extraordinary Airmen enlisted organization provides Airmen an opportunity to unite and increase motivation and mental health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Airmen in a League of their own

The League of Extraordinary Airmen poses with Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, Air Mobility Command chief at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 3, 2021. The League of Extraordinary Airmen enlisted organization provides Airmen an opportunity to unite and increase motivation and mental health. (Courtesy photo)
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Hydraulic Airmen maintain KC-46 boom

Staff Sgt. Kris McKee, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, lines the interior of a KC-46A Pegasus telescoping tube with an O-ring March 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The O-ring provides a seal around the telescoping tube, ensuring the fuel is properly distributed to the receiving aircraft when connected. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic Airmen maintain KC-46 boom

Staff Sgt. Jacob Buffum, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, Staff Sgt. Hannah Petersen, 931st Maintenance Squadron hydraulic craftsman and Senior Airman Jesse Jones, 22nd MXS hydraulic journeyman, remove a KC-46A Pegasus surge boot from a telescoping tube March 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Surge boots are rubber-like sleeves that run the fuel tube’s length, used as a way to prevent damage during fuel surges when the boom disconnects from the aircraft after refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic Airmen maintain KC-46 boom

Staff Sgt. Hannah Petersen, 931st Maintenance Squadron hydraulics craftsman, removes a bolt from a KC-46A Pegasus telescoping tube March 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The surge boot, housed inside the telescoping tube, was replaced to ensure damage does not occur while disconnecting from a receiving aircraft during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic Airmen maintain KC-46 boom

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Squadron maintain a KC-46A Pegasus boom March 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hydraulics Airmen removed the interior telescoping tube to replace a boom surge boot, which acts as a shock absorber while attached to a receiver aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, walks through the wing headquarters building during a tour at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Mar. 4, 2021. During the visit, Lyons was briefed on the installation’s aerial refueling capabilities that stand readily available for USTRANSCOM support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Maj. Charlie McNelley, 931st Air Refueling Wing instructor pilot, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McNelley was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Staff Sgt. Jonathan Spaeth, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Spaeth was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Master Sgt. Everett Smith, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron programs manager, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Smith was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, highlights Master Sgt. Everett Smith, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron programs manager, during a visit to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Mar. 4, 2021. Smith was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

Members of Team McConnell’s 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wing’s leadership, salute a C-37 Gulfstream as U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, arrives Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyon’s visited Team McConnell to gain further insight on the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46A Pegasus as well as, how the tankers are able to help support USTRANSCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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