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Fire Muster 2018

Team McConnell participated in a Fire Muster this morning, which included events such as a hose roll, ladder climb and dummy carry. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Fire Muster 2018

Team McConnell participated in a Fire Muster this morning, which included events such as a hose roll, ladder climb and dummy carry. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

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Fire Muster 2018

Team McConnell participated in a Fire Muster this morning, which included events such as a hose roll, ladder climb and dummy carry. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Jenna K. Caldwell)

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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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McConnell Orientation Flight

Senior Airman Miles Humphries, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates aerial refueling to Melinda Baca, orientation flight passenger, Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. Humphries refueled a KC-135 Stratotanker with receiver capabilities. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-135 with receiver capabilities Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. McConnell’s KC-135 fleet support bomber missions, special operations, fighter movements and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flight to allow spouses of military members to experience aerial refueling. The spouses were coined, provided with shirts and able to learn how their Airmen help McConnell’s mission to refuel the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Staff Sgt. Clarissa Taylor, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates how to use the emergency passenger oxygen system before the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The EPOS provides a quick oxygen source to the passengers in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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McConnell Orientation Flight

Passenger terminal Airmen screen Mission Orientation Flight passengers Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PAX Airmen ensured that all military spouses and members were cleared before entering the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Mental wellness walk and talk

Be the one to make a difference - stepping forward and reaching out can help save lives. Be a lifeline to those who are struggling and tell them they are not alone.

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POW/MIA Lunch and Learn

Retired Col. Peter Giroux, former POW, shares his story with the audience at the BBQ/Lunch and Learn during POW/MIA week Sept. 20, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Giroux was taken as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese December 22, 1972, while supporting Operation Linebacker II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA Lunch and Learn

Retired Sgt. Maj. Lowell May, Camp Concordia historian, speaks to members from Team McConnell at the BBQ/Lunch and Learn during POW/MIA week Sept. 20, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Mays shared historical stories on multiple WWII POW’s that were housed at Camp Concordia, which was the largest POW camp in Kansas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA Lunch and Learn

Members from Team McConnell attend the BBQ/Lunch and Learn during POW/MIA week Sept. 20, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The free lunch provided an opportunity for retired Col. Peter Giroux to share his story as a prisoner of war in Northern Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA Lunch and Learn

Team McConnell enjoys free food at the BBQ/Lunch and Learn during POW/MIA week Sept. 20, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. POW/MIA stories from World War II and Vietnam were shared during the lunch to give members at McConnell a new perspective on the lives the prisoners lived during time of war. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA Lunch and Learn

Tech. Sgt. Feleena Farris-whal, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron pest management noncommissioned officer in-charge, speaks to Janice May, wife of retired Sgt. Major Lowell May, Sept. 20, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. May spoke to Farris-whal about the history of the largest POW camp in Kansas, Camp Concordia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA relay

Airman 1st Class Joshua Wilson, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment apprentice, runs with the POW/MIA flag on the McConnell Memorial Walk Sept. 18, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Several Airmen volunteered to keep the flag moving along the pathway from reveille to till retreat in honor of those that made sacrifices while serving their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA relay

Members from Team McConnell carry the POW/MIA flag on the McConnell Memorial Walk Sept. 18, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The relay event lasted 10 hours while Airmen volunteered to trade-off the flag during 30 minute intervals in honor of POW/MIA veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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POW/MIA relay

Airmen carry the POW/MIA flag on the McConnell Memorial Walk Sept. 18, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The memorial pathway was dedicated on May 31, 1999, to honor those who endured sacrifices during their time in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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180913-F-JA727-0087

Brit and Iras, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, both received a flag of the United States of America at the end of their ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Brit and Iras completed a combined 5,550 hours of detection training during their time of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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180913-F-JA727-0087

Iras, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, receives the meritorious service medal from Maj. John Farmer, 22nd SFS commander, during a MWD retirement ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Iras received the medal in recognition of his services as a narcotics detection dog for 21 dog years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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