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A new breed of pilot

Second Lt. Alisson Moraes, 14th Student Squadron undergraduate pilot training graduate, receives a unit patch from Lt. Col. Theodore Fisher, 344th Air Refueling Squadron operations officer, during a tour of the KC-46A Pegasus Sept. 25, 2020, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Moraes moved from Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Newark, New Jersey as a teenager, where he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at the age of 18. He attended Officer Training School after 6 years of enlisted service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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A new breed of pilot

Second Lt. Alisson Moraes, 14th Student Squadron undergraduate pilot training graduate, poses with a 344th Air Refueling Squadron t-shirt in front of a KC-46A Pegasus Sept. 25, 2020 at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Moraes received the KC-46 as his future aircraft assignment, which became his number one choice after touring the aircraft for the first time in 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron operate fire attack hoses during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft burns are conducted both day and night to provide firefighter personnel with the expertise to respond to an emergency at any time of the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Airmen extinguish live fire during exercise

Brent Hardsaw, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire inspector, and Airman 1st Class Trace James, 22nd CES fire protection apprentice, extinguish flames during an annual night aircraft burn Sept. 18, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Communication is vital during burning exercises or real-world scenarios to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, takes accountability of a 500 pound Mk84 inert bomb body Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. These non-functioning bombs are used for various training purposes by local Air National Guard pilots as well as explosive ordnance disposal teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, exits an earth-covered magazine facility, or igloo, after performing inventory inspections Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Certain types of ammunition have to be stored in these earth covered facilities to meet safety regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, performs inventory inspections on ammunition Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight stores and inspects all of McConnell’s ammunition — whether they are used for training purposes or real-world applications like law enforcement or deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, radios in ammunition inspection results Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight’s primary duty at McConnell is to store, inspect and account for the base’s entire arsenal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Munitions flight helps to fuel the fight

Senior Airman Marian Bock, 22nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight custody accounts technician, transports a box of 5.56 mm ball ammunition inside an above ground magazine facility Aug. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Munitions flight personnel are required to transport their stock to a different facility for inspection based on the life cycle of the ammunition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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22nd Medical Group welcomes new commander

Col. Lee Nenortas, 22nd Medical Group commander, center, is congratulated by Col. Richard Tanner, left, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander and Col. Thomas Williford, outgoing commander, right, during a change of command ceremony June 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Nenortas’ command will continue to provide medical and ancillary services to active duty, retirees and their families with safe, efficient and accessible care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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22nd Medical Group says goodbye to commander

Col. Thomas Williford, 22nd Medical Group commander, right, relinquishes command of the 22nd Medical Group to Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, during a change of command ceremony June 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Williford was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

A memorial bracelet engraved with a name, Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellor, and the date he went missing, rests on a table May 20, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, has worn the bracelet for 18 years to honor the F-101 Voodoo pilot who was shot down on mission during the Vietnam War. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, refers to a KC-46 Pegasus preflight checklist before flight May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Baran wears a memorial bracelet every mission over the past 18 years, he believes that it has given him good luck from conflicts downrange and training missions stateside. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, talks to Maj. Charles Hein, 18th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus pilot, before a flight, May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Through Baran’s many career milestones he has honored Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellory, Missing in Action Vietnam F-101 Voodoo pilot, by wearing a memorial bracelet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, boards a KC-46 Pegasus before flight May 19, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Throughout Baran’s career he has worn the memorial bracelet for luck. He honors Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellory, Missing in Action Vietnam pilot, and plans to send the bracelet to Mellory’s family when he hangs up his flight suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Keeping the fallen alive: a good luck charm’s legacy

Col. Mark Baran, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, prepares for flight in a KC-46 Pegasus May 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Throughout Baran’s career, he has worn the memorial bracelet for luck. He honors Lt. Col. Fredric M. Mellor, prior Missing in Action Vietnam pilot, and plans to send the bracelet to Mellor’s family when he hangs up his flight suit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

The empty cargo bay of a KC-135 Stratotanker waits to be loaded with gear and luggage for deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Lt. Col. Chris Power, 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron outgoing commander, welcomes new arrivals from the 350th ARS August 1, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 28th EARS maintains a presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Aircrew from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron are briefed outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker before their flight to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircrew deployed as part of the 350th ARSs new squadron deployment structure, which hasn’t been done in two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Vehicle Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lipatan, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose vehicle technician, disconnects a hose from a 10K all-terrain forklift radiator Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lipatan is traditionally certified to work with fuel and fire trucks, but is capable of performing maintenance on other special purpose vehicles, such as the forklift. The diverse shop is responsible for maintaining a fleet worth $44.7 million dollars. Vehicle maintainers also provide continuous inspection and repair of 180 vehicles from 16 separate units, which is pivotal to McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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