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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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(From left to right) Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Vincent Fredericksen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron base architect, Angie Evans, Wichita artist, and Jack Pulley, president of Friends of McConnell, pose for a photo next to the Keeper of the Plains replica donated to the base July 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper was donated by the Friends of McConnell organization and designed by Vincent Fredericksen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron base architect, and Staff Sgt. Trevor Bjelke, former 22nd Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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The 52nd Keepers on Parade statue donated to McConnell Air Force Base stands outside of the base visitor center after its unveiling July 23, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper of the Plains was donated by the Friends of McConnell organization and designed by Vincent Fredericksen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron base architect, and Staff Sgt. Trevor Bjelke, former 22nd Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives a speech at the unveiling of the Keeper of the Plains replica donated to the base July 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The ten-foot-tall Keeper was donated by the Friends of McConnell organization and designed by Vincent Fredericksen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron base architect, and Staff Sgt. Trevor Bjelke, former 22nd Communications Squadron network infrastructure technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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McConnell’s Corvias goes platinum

Corvias Military Living sign sits outside of base housing July 19, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Corvias was awarded the 2020 National Resident Satisfaction Platinum Award for excellent military housing in February 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, attaches a rudder to a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. With over 60 years of service to the U.S. Air Force, McConnell has placed a KC-135 tail fin static display recognizing the aircraft before its slated retirement in 2023. U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis)
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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, fastens a bracket to a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The bracket allows an 18-ton crane to pick up the tail fin and move it into position so the rudder can be connected. (U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis) 22 ARW, McConnell AFB, KC-135
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McConnell’s new static display

Staff Sgt. Joshua Metz, 931st Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, guides Tech Sgt. Billie Jean Stone, 931st MXS repair and reclamation craftsman, as she raises a KC-135 Stratotanker static display tail fin July 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tail fin will be repainted with eco-friendly paint in the near future. U.S Air Force photo Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, bids farewell to members from McConnell Air Force Base after completing a fini-flight June 22, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. With his change of command ceremony scheduled for June 28, Tanner’s family and friends celebrated his last flight as the 22nd ARW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, exits a KC-135 Stratotanker after finishing a fini-flight June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots' departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, is welcomed by his children after completing his fini-flight in a KC-46A Pegasus June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Oliver Middleton (Left), Grant Middleton (Middle), and a KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief marshal in Col. Thad Middleton (Father), 22nd Operations Group commander June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Fini-flights are the last flight that a pilot will conduct during their command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Masters of aircraft precision

Senior Airman Anthony Konold, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, practices welding efficiency June 2, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The metals technology team must sustain welding proficiency to ensure all aircraft and ground vehicle welds are safe and structurally sound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Masters of aircraft precision

Senior Airman Anthony Konold, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, blends imperfections on a brake key with a grinder June 2, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen repair equipment ranging from aerospace ground equipment to aircraft and ground vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Masters of aircraft precision

Senior Airman Anthony Konold, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a lathe to fabricate a communication navigation tool June 2, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The lathe allowed Konold to shape the metal until it fit the size needed for the aircraft communication tool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zachary Willis)
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McConnell AGE Airman repairs nitrogen cart

Senior Airman Josef Wentz, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, loosens a bolt on a self-generating nitrogen cart April 29, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE Airmen are responsible for maintaining flightline equipment for the 41 aircraft assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell AGE Airman repairs nitrogen cart

Senior Airman Josef Wentz, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects a self-generating nitrogen cart April 29, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE has a total of 70 Airmen that are responsible for providing all hydraulic, pneumatic, and power support equipment the service aircraft on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell AGE Airman repairs nitrogen cart

Senior Airman Josef Wentz, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects a self-generating nitrogen cart April 29, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE has a total of 70 Airmen that are responsible for providing all hydraulic, pneumatic and power support equipment the service aircraft on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander prepares to board a C-37 Gulfstream Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyons visited Team McConnell to be briefed on current tanker operations with the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander congratulates Senior Airman Alexandra Garcia, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Garcia was one of eight members of Team McConnell coined by Lyons and recognized as an outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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