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KC-135 wheel inspection

Senior Airman Cody Cook, 22nd Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire journeyman, checks the inner part of a KC-135 Stratotanker nose wheel Nov. 1, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The wheel and tire shop inspect and wash used KC-135 tires periodically so they are able to be used again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Corrosion Control

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, spray paints KC-135 pieces Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The corrosion control shop operates 24 hours a day to provide service to any aircraft parts that are in need of repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Corrosion Control

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, mixes paint and toner Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The paint is mixed in a canister and attaches to a spray paint gun, which allows Daniel to control the direction and placement of the paint on the aircraft pieces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Corrosion Control

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, dons an air-purifying respirator Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Protective equipment is worn to cover the painter during the spraying process to prevent any inhalation of harmful chemicals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Corrosion Control

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, hangs a KC-135 Stratotanker skin panel Oct. 26, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Panels receive repairs from metal fabrications and corrosion control renews the paint that might have been sanded or removed during the repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

William Dodson, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron system chief of training, speaks to Shane Davis, 22nd CES Rescue 6 lead firefighter, during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Dodson kept record of tasks that the firefighter and emergency management Airmen were able to complete with and without assistance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

Team McConnell firefighters inspect a simulated chemical spill during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The three hour exercise tested the firefighters and the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management Airmen on their readiness to respond to a chemical hazard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

McConnell firefighters spray Airmen with water in a decontamination zone during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen walked through several different washing stations after containing the hazardous material to ensure that no material came in contact with their skin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

Members of Team McConnell prepare a decontamination zone during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Team McConnell is required to perform a hazmat exercise once per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

Team McConnell Airmen enter the emergency scene during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The emergency sign was placed by the decontamination set up team to communicate which direction the hazmat Airmen should take in order to get to the scene of the simulated chemical spill. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

Team McConnell Airmen prepare to carry a patient during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Level A biohazard suits were worn during the exercise to protect the Airmen from coming in contact with any simulated biohazardous materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Joint Hazmat Exercise

Team McConnell firefighters carry a practice dummy during a joint hazmat exercise Oct. 23, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The hazmat exercise involved a team effort to respond, rescue, secure, maintain and decontaminate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, smooths out an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel covered the compound with a film, which allowed the putty to be spread evenly along the skin panel. Any air bubbles were filled with additional putty to fully repair the dent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, applies an aerodynamic smoothing compound on a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The compound hardens after an estimated 24 hours and is sanded to the original shape of the skin panel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, combines resin and hardener Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The combination creates an aerodynamic smoothing compound that is applied to the skin panel after it has been sanded and cleaned with isopropyl alcohol and methyl propyl ketone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. If the dent measurements are not exceptional, then structural maintainers repair the damaged area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, sands a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft structural maintainers repair KC-135 skin panels on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, uses a pit depth gauge Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The gauge is used to evaluate if the panel needs to be patched or filled with an aerodynamic smoothing compound. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Metal Fabrications Flight

Senior Airman Cole Daniel, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural journeyman, cold works a KC-135 Stratotanker lower boom skin panel Oct. 17, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Daniel assembles and repairs parts of the KC-135 in order to help preserve the aircraft and keep it refueling the right. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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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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