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Global reach

After getting refueled, A KC-135 Statrotanker from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing backs away Sept. 26, 2012. McConnell’s primary mission is to provide Global Reach, conducting air refueling and airlift missions where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Wichita boy becomes pilot for a day

Cole Clifton, 11, inspects the boom pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cole, who was diagnosed with leukemia in January 2011, was chosen to be the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Pilot for a Day. This program allows children with severe illnesses a chance to tour the base and how to operate a KC-135 simulator. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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McConnell Airmen display readiness

McConnell KC-135 Stratotankers participate in an “elephant walk” formation as they taxi down a runway during an operational readiness exercise Sept. 7, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise showcased McConnell aircrews’ capability to prepare a flight and take off within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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NORE tests capabilities

Members of the 22nd Security Forces line the perimeter of the ‘play area’ during a nuclear operational readiness exercise Sept. 5, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the NORE, McConnell Airmen exercise their ability to deploy and mobilize for short-notice taskings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Science fiction turns into reality

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing refuels a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, July 12, 2012. The 509th BW can launch combat sorties directly from Missouri to any spot on the globe, engaging adversaries with large payloads of traditional or precision-guided munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Maurice A. Hodges)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

An F/A-18 Hornet from Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base, Texas, prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker June 13, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, flew the tanker while four U.S. Air Force Academy cadets witnessed an in-flight refueling. McConnell’s primary mission is to provide Global Reach, conducting air refueling and airlift missions where and when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Air Force cadets visit McConnell

U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet 2nd Class George Michalke records a video of a McConnell KC-135 Stratotanker refueling a B-2 Spirit June 11, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Every summer, cadets visit bases worldwide to learn about the Air Force mission as well as the specific missions of the maintenance, support, medical and operations groups. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Refueling: anytime, anywhere

A KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., refuels one of the F-16 Thunderbirds May 14, 2012. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force’s precision-flying demonstration team and will be performing at the Wings over McConnell Air Show and Open House, Sept. 29 and 30. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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Clearing the flightline

From left to right, Maj. Chad Bowden, 319th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, and Lt. Col. Joe Moritz, 319th Mission Support Group deputy commander speak with Maj. Jerry Bennett, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot April 14, 2012, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Bennett flew the first of 16 KC-135 Stratotankers that evacuated McConnell as a pro-active measure before projected storms hit the Midwest. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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McConnell tornado response

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during from McConnell’s flightline April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell relocated 16 aircraft to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., after receiving severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service. The short-notice deployment showcased the base’s ability to rapidly move aircraft. McConnell Airmen and their families have been receiving weather notifications through social media, news and word of mouth to stay informed. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell tornado response

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on McConnell’s flightline April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Following a weather warning indicating a potential of strong hail and tornados, senior leaders elected to relocate 16 aircraft and place 10 in hangers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell tornado response

A McConnell Airman marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Late Friday evening, the National Weather Service and McConnell’s Weather Flight issued weather alerts about severe weather approaching Wichita with a significant potential for heavy precipitation, three-quarter-inch hail and high probability of a tornado. As a result, senior leaders elected to relocate 16 aircraft and shelter 10 in hangars. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell “SOARs” through multi-lat

One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers awaits take off prior to a Special Operations Air Refueling mission March 23, 2012, over Northwestern, U.S. Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing set up a "bare bones" base and supported the special operations during their exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell “SOARs” through multi-lat

One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers refuels a C-17 Globemaster II during a multi-lateral exercise March 19, 2012 over Northwestern, U.S. Exercises help ensure McConnell's Airmen and KC-135’s are able to deliver air-refueling support anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell competes in marathon

Team McConnell runners pose with their U.S. Air Force Marathon medals in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 18, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Twenty-six Team McConnell members ran the 10 kilometer race, half marathon or full marathon at the 15th annual event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Evan, 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, middle, discuss aircraft bed down plans with Staff Sgt. Jared Bright, 108th AMXS crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Ashley King, 108th AMXS fuels specialist, Aug. 26, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated to McConnell in preparation for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated their base to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated their base to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated the base due to Hurricane Irene’s approach to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Tech. Sgt. Paul Blazewick, 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, finalizes maintenance paperwork after arriving at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated to McConnell in preparation for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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