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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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384th ARS temporarily deactivates, makes room for KC-46

The 384th Air Refueling Squadron will deactivate temporarily after Sept. 30, 2016 after establishing McConnell Air Force Base's aerial refueling mission. The 384th ARS will deactivate to make room as McConnell will receives the newest iteration of aerial refueling aircraft, the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Christopher Thornbury)
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Future KC-46 home prepares for winter with arrival of de-icing tanks

De-icing tanks arrive at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Sept. 12, 2016, in preparation for the KC-46 Pegasus arrival. The tanks were driven from Los Angeles and dropped off at the McConnell flightline before the start of the winter season. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua)
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Future KC-46 home prepares for winter with arrival of de-icing tanks

A de-icing tank is parked on the McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., flightline, Sept. 12, 2015, before being lowered to its final stop. The tanks will be able to accommodate both the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46 Pegasus in order to keep the base aerial refueling mission going during freezing temperatures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 construction

A construction worker moves boards on the roof of a building, August 3, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The building will be the home of the Regional Maintenance Training Facility, which is where KC-46 Pegasus crew chiefs will be trained. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Erin McClellan)
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KC-46 construction

Contractors work on a building, August 3, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The building will be the home of the Regional Maintenance Training Facility, which is where KC-46 Pegasus crew chiefs will be trained. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Erin McClellan)
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