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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

A functional cargo handling system is installed on the KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The handling system creates a surface to easily maneuver and move cargo into the replicated cargo deck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Block training builds relationships at McConnell

Attendees from six different guest bases visited McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, the week of September 24-28 to discuss a variety of capabilities, concerns and opportunities related to the KC-46 Pegasus. McConnell is scheduled to be the first base to receive the new aircraft and proactively preparing for the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna Caldwell)

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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Mr. Fujii Sho, Itochu Coprotation, Aerospace Department, Defenses Section 1 interpreter, and Maj. Daisuke Kawano, JASDF aircraft section maintenance and supply division logistics department officer, observe comparisons of KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker air ground equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each piece AGE equipment was displayed in Hangar 1176 so the JASDF were able to view each comparison. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Japan Air Self-Defense Force representatives and members from Team McConnell read a list of equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each piece of KC-46 equipment was listed and placed in order so the JASDF were able to keep track of the equipment seen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Master Sgt. Nicholas Shurtz, 931st Maintenance Squadron air ground equipment section chief, laughs with Japan Air Self-Defense Force representatives while viewing comparisons of KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker air ground equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Demonstrations were made for both maintenance and safety equipment that will prepare the JASDF for the KC-46 arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group guide Japan Air Self-Defense Force representatives through a line of KC-46 Pegasus equipment July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The JASDF visited McConnell to compare the KC-46 equipment with the JASDF KC-767J equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Japan AF — acquaints with KC-46

Alton Wright, 22nd Maintenance Group Air Force Engineering and Technical Services representative, and Tech. Sgt. Justin Sobie, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron green aircraft maintenance unit crew chief, demonstrates the differences between the KC-46 Pegasus drogue tester and the KC-135 Stratotanker tester July 11, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell Airmen provided answers to their equipment and facility concerns to help the JASDF prepare for the KC-46 arrival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell accepts KC-46 fuselage trainer

McConnell has recently acquired a KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer as an Air Force asset. The rear door of the trainer opens up for egress and has a slide which can be inflated to get people trained in egressing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

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McConnell accepts KC-46 fuselage trainer

McConnell has recently acquired a KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer as an Air Force asset. The trainer is 120 feet by 25 feet replica of the KC-46 main cargo deck from the forward entry door to the aft of the rear entry door. It includes no wings, tail or cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Leaders from the community and base officials cut a ribbon to celebrate the KC-46 military construction projects completion Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In total, 16 projects were part of the $267 million in construction for the new weapons system set to arrive in spring 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at the KC-46 MILCON projects ribbon cutting Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Sixteen projects allowed McConnell to prepare for the future of air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas speaks at the KC-46 military construction projects ribbon cutting Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In total, 16 projects were part of the $267 million in construction for the new weapons system set to arrive in spring 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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C-5M Super Galaxy 1

Loadmasters from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., prepare a C-5M Super Galaxy for loading July 26, 2017, on the runway at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The plane transported cargo for exercise Mobility Guardian 2017, which gave future KC-46A Pegasus boom operators the opportunity to see another airlift platform before they attend KC-46 cargo training. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt. Daniel de La Fe)

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C-5M Super Galaxy 2

KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators and pilots watch as a fuel truck is loaded onto a C-5M Super Galaxy July 26, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Many of the boom operators and pilots are in training for the new KC-46A Pegasus, a multirole aircraft with greater airlift capabilities similar to the Super Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Daniel de La Fe)

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C-5M Super Galaxy loading cargo

Load masters from Travis Air Force Base, Calif., and 22nd LRS logisticians work together to load a fuel truck onto a C-5M Super Galaxy July 26, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuel trucks were transported as part of Mobility Guardian 2017, which is Air Mobility Command’s largest exercise of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Trevor Rhynes)

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KC-46 fuselage trainer building inspection

Representatives from various base agencies perform a final inspection of the KC-46 fuselage trainer building, Jan. 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Students and base personnel will use the facility for KC-46-specific training. Delivery of the fuselage trainer is slated for fall 2017. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)