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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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Human Trafficking Awareness Night

Jennifer White, ICT SOS founder, and Amber Gonzales, ICT SOS representative, prepare to present a series of videos for the Human Trafficking Awareness Night July 30, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. ICT SOS and Team McConnell coordinated with each other to hold the HTAN to educate the community about human trafficking in Wichita. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Human Trafficking Awareness Night

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, gives opening remarks at the Human Trafficking Awareness Night and introduces Heather Huhman, Wichita Police Department detective, and Amber Gonzalez, ICT SOS representative July 30, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell, the Wichita PD and ICT SOS work on a regular basis to combat human trafficking and raise awareness for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Senior Airman Michael Sorrentino, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, replaces a quick dawn mask on a KC-135 Stratotanker July 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 has six quick don masks on board. AFE Airmen are responsible for replacing and inspecting each mask. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Airman 1st Class Brandon Oliver, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, packs a 20-man life raft July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A sewing room is readily available for AFE Airmen to make repairs if leaks are found in the flotation devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Senior Airman Zach Weller, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, creates labels for a KC-46A Pegasus helmet July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen assigned to One Stop ensure that the helmets are inspected every 120 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker helmet sits in a locker July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. With the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, One Stop Airmen maintain helmets for the new aircraft as well as the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Behind the scenes of McConnell's Laboratory

Blood collection tubes are prepared for use July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The colors differentiate the use of the tube for specific tests. Blood is collected for blood count, chemistry, glucose and other tests that are not available at McConnell and must be shipped to other installations for results. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Behind the scenes of McConnell's Laboratory

Charlie Wilson, 22nd Medical Support Squadron lab technician, uses a microscope at a hemoglobin section July 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wilson examined a blood sample for abnormal lymphocytes. Information received from examinations can enhance Airmen’s health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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