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Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bobby McCasland

Retired Chief Master Sgt. Bobby McCasland, bottom right, a former crew chief, talks with crewmembers of the C-135 Stratolifter, tail number 55-3126, that was used to transport dignitaries under the command of then-Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Curtis E. LeMay from 1957-1965. McCasland, who was part of the crew that delivered the Air Force’s first KC-135 Stratotanker in June 1957, attended the KC-135’s 60th anniversary at McConnell Air Force Base, Aug. 31, 2016. (Courtesy photo)
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The couple that flies together

Capt. Chrystina Jones, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Maj. Matt Jones, 349th ARS pilot, pose with their son, Dec. 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They once flew the C-130 Hercules but currently “refuel the fight” as KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, an aircraft that first took flight 60 years ago. (Courtesy photo)
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The couple that flies together

Capt. Chrystina Jones, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Maj. Matt Jones, 349th ARS pilot, pose with their son, Dec. 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. They both “refuel the fight” as KC-135 Stratotanker pilots, an aircraft that first took flight for the first time 60 years ago. (Courtesy photo)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Big for a day

McConnell Airmen interact with children from the local community during the annual “Big for a Day” event, Aug. 9, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The event, in conjunction with the organization Big Brothers Big Sisters, allowed children to learn about different jobs in the Air Force with demonstrations from base organizations like the fire department and military working dogs. “We’re hoping the kids learn and have fun today,” said Amanda Foy, Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer enrollment specialist. “And we are also hoping to recruit some more volunteers for the program and match the kids we have here on our waiting list with a positive role model.” (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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Pilot faces hurdle training for Olympics

Capt. Daniel Castle, KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, runs a 1500-meter race at the 2015 Military World Military Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, October 8, 2015. Castle earned ninth place in the 1500-meter race and continued training for the Olympic Trials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Cpl. Jordan E. Gilbert)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

Airman 1st Class Brandon Divins, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, July 31, 2016. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar, a mission held in the Arctic Circle. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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