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Crew chiefs in the snow

Airman Brandon Duncan, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, observes an hourly post-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircraft’s wires, lubrication and fluids are investigated every 60 days for discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Airman 1st Class Luis Garcia, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans a jack screw on a KC-135 Stratotanker cove lip door Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cleaning was part of a 60-day inspection, which involved servicing aircraft components that are not usually investigated during a normal pre-flight or regular flight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Senior Airman Jordon Moll, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, instructs maintainers during an hourly post-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the 60-day in-depth inspection, several crew chiefs replaced hydraulic fluid, lubricated moving components and investigated the aircraft for any further discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Staff. Sgt. Angel Guzman, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a KC-46A Pegasus to a stop at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 28, 2019. There were two KC-46A Pegasus flights during the week as part of the familiarization period for the new aircraft the Air Force accepted Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Master Sgt. Edward Soto, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, left, follows an air refueling checklist over the skies of Oklahoma, Feb. 28, 2019. Master Sgt. Devin Kay, 344th ARS instructor boom operator, watched as Soto ran through the checklist according to Boeing and Air Force rules of operation for the new aircraft accepted Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Capt. Kristi Miner, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, checks a manual after her take-off over the skies of Wichita, Kan., Feb. 28, 2019. Miner had to follow the manual and her checklist to ensure she was safely flying the new aircraft as part of the familiarization period for the new aircraft accepted Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Master Sgt. Devin Kay, 344th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, follows a checklist after take-off from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 28, 2019. Kay is in charge of teaching how to operate the new refueling system to the 344th boom operators. The 3-D glasses are part of the new capabilities of the new aircraft the Air Force accepted Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Capt. Kristi Miner, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, right, pushes the throttles as she speeds down the McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., runway, Feb. 28, 2019. Capt. Jason Pravitz, 344th ARS instructor pilot, left, assisted Miner on her first KC-46 flight out of McConnell as part of the familiarization period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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First KC-46 flight and refuel

Airman 1st Class Thomas Hawkins, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, de-ices the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Feb. 28, 2019. Snow had to be removed from the aircraft before it could be cleared to fly its first local sortie since the Air Force accepted the new weapon system Jan. 25, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

Col. Phil Heseltine, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during The Four Chaplain Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the speech, an image of a stamp was displayed that the U.S. Postal Service issued in 1948 in remembrance of the chaplains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)
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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

Volunteers and members of the chapel serve food during The Four Chaplains Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In 1944, the chaplains were posthumously awarded with the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)
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The Four Chaplains Ceremony

The Four Chaplains were recognized for their service and sacrifice during The Four Chaplains Ceremony Feb. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In 1943, the chaplain’s transport ship was hit by a torpedo from a German submarine. Survivors witnessed the chaplains praying on the deck of the sinking ship after giving away their own life jackets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Crawley)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears a patch with the Keeper of The Plains and the Wichita flag at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. “To participate today in the delivery of the KC-46 Pegasus to McConnell is special to me. You are going to shape the future of air refueling.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019, during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. McConnell is expected to receive 18 new KC-46s during the initial allocation to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. Global air refueling is the foundation of global mobility and the bedrock of the nation’s ability to deploy forces. The KC-46 is the newest aircraft in the Air Force’s strategic arsenal, and it will operate along with the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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2018 4th Quarter Awards Winners

McConnell Air Force Base's 4th Quarter Award Winners at McConnell AFB, Kan., Jan. 30, 2019. Members not present are not pictured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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2018 4th Quarter Awards Winners

McConnell Air Force Base's 4th Quarter Award Winners at McConnell AFB, Kan., Jan. 30, 2019. Members not present are not pictured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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