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Window pains

Airmen of the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron install a window in the back of a KC-135 Stratotanker June 17, 2013 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 62 KC-135s assigned here help make up the backbone of the Air Force’s air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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JP-8 at an hour this late

A C-17 Globemaster III, from Joint Base Charleston, S.C., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., for refueling during a special operations air refueling training mission June 12, 2013. While refueling two Globemasters, SOAR procedures were used so Airmen will be able to properly perform their mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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Keeping refuel ready

(Left to right) Senior Airman James Michel and Tech. Sgt. Jason Burianek, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, use a KC-135 Stratotanker Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer to simulate in-flight refueling, June 5, 2013 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This technology is currently available at three Air Force bases, with additional systems scheduled to be installed throughout the Air Force this year. With an operating cost of roughly $700, the BOWST drastically cuts down costs compared to an eight hour tanker sortie at $49,000, while helping McConnell’s operators to focus on student qualification requirements, emergency procedures, and meet their global air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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Keeping refuel ready

(Left to right) Senior Airman James Michel and Tech. Sgt. Jason Burianek, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, use a KC-135 Stratotanker Boom Operator Weapon System Trainer to simulate in-flight refueling, June 5, 2013 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This technology is currently available at three Air Force bases, with additional systems scheduled to be installed throughout the Air Force this year. With an operating cost of roughly $700, the BOWST drastically cuts down costs compared to an eight hour tanker sortie at $49,000, while helping McConnell’s operators to focus on student qualification requirements, emergency procedures, and meet their global air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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Crew chiefs reveal commander aircraft

Staff Sgt. Anthony Calderone, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Jonathan Cameron, 22nd AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, removed tape to reveal the new wing commander’s name on the Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, May 31, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony held on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Cleared for takeoff

Team McConnell leadership cuts the ribbon to re-open the West runway May 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The West runway recently underwent a year long, $46 million renovation that included new lights, an instrument landing system and improved taxiways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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Presidential support in Panama

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., is parked at a Panamanian airport May 4, 2013. The plane was part of a team supporting a presidential mission to Central America. (Courtesy photo)
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Hanging in hangars

Under the shelter of hangars, McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotanker’s are regularly inspected and maintained, May 15, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is one of three supertanker wings proving in-flight refueling to enable coalition aircraft to be anywhere anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

One of McConnell’s boom operator prepares to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker May 14, 2013. During this flight, the boom operator helped train pilots in proper refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens to his co-pilot during a Rupp’s final mission at McConnell AFB May 14, 2013. Military aviators have a tradition where aircrew members, upon completion of their final flight or "fini flight," are greeted and hosed down with water by their wing comrades, family and friends. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell AFB is position by its crew for refueling May 14, 2013. The two ship formation allows aircrew members to maintain readiness with local sorties. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

Members of the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron give a final salute to as Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, taxis May 14, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The maintenance squadron lined the flightline as the wing commander prepared to take his final fight here. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, climbs aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker for his “fini flight” May 14, 2013, McConell Air Force Base, Kan. After two years as the 22nd ARW commander Rupp will depart for a new assiment at the end the month. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers sits on the flightline prior to a sortie May 14, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This flight was also the final flight of the 22nd Air Refueling Commander, Col. Ricky Rupp. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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NORI complete, McConnell successful

Aircrew members sprint to their aircraft April 14, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the recent nuclear operational readiness inspection, Team McConnell operated around the clock April 12 to 16, to showcase the wing’s ability to function at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force Photo/2nd Lt. Jessica Brown)
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Humanitarian shipment bound for Paraguay

Airmen from the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron load three pallets onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The pallets will be transported first to Charleston AFB, S.C., then on to a final destination of Paraguay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Humanitarian shipment bound for Paraguay

Nearly five-tons of surplus firefighting equipment is loaded on to a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. At least once a year, the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen assist with humanitarian shipments to countries around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Laura L. Valentine)
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Humanitarian shipment bound for Paraguay

Airmen from the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron assist loadmasters in loading three pallets onto a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The pallets included nearly five-tons of surplus equipment can no longer be used in Kansas due to its age or changes in state regulations, and is being sent to the Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Paraguay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Humanitarian shipment bound for Paraguay

Excess firefighting equipment from across Kansas is loaded for transfer to Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., March 29, 2013, McConnell AFB, Kan. The equipments final destination is Paraguay where it will be used by the Corps of Volunteer Firefighters of Paraguay. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Humanitarian shipment bound for Paraguay

Three pallets of close to five-tons of firefighting equipment collected from across Kansas is loaded onto at C-17 Globemaster III assigned to March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This transport was made possible through the Denton Program, a DoD humanitarian assistance transportation program which allows U.S. based non-governmental sources to transport humanitarian aid. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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