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SECAF visit to McConnell

Capt. Donald Clabaugh, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, showcases a KC-46A Pegasus in flight to Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett June 10, 2020, above Kansas. McConnell was the first wing to receive the KC-46, and has been working diligently throughout the aircraft’s initial operational test and evaluation period. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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SECAF visit to McConnell

Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist evaluator, left, shows Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett the functionality of the KC-46A Pegasus boom June 10, 2020, above Kansas. Barrett flew on a day-to-night flight to witness the aircraft’s remote vision system’s capability in various lighting conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

William Turner, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire fighter, displays the auxiliary power unit fuel shut-off on the backside of the front landing gear Nov. 13, 2019 at McConnell Air Force, Kan. Participants in the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium had the opportunity to tour the interior and exterior of the aircraft as part of the live-demonstration training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Staff Sgt. Tyler Ritchey, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire protection craftsman, instructs during the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium Nov. 12, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The symposium which, focused on the familiarization of the KC-46 to provide effective emergency response actions, was the first ever Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Roger Xanders, Wichita Airport Police and Fire chief, examines the interior of a KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer Nov. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuselage trainer, which is currently one of two KC-46 trainers in the world, replicates the interior body of KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Bradford Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron A shift captain, walks along the interior of a KC-46 fuselage trainer Nov. 12, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuselage is typically used by boom operators for quarterly cargo load training, allowed participants in the training to get hands on experience operating the interior of a KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

McConnell firefighters demonstrate how to properly gain access into a KC-46 Pegasus during the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium Nov. 13, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total of 12 firefighters across all Air force Fire and Emergency Services organizations had the opportunity to participate in the three-day training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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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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McConnell AFB welcomes first KC-46A Pegasus

McConnell’s first KC-46A Pegasus lands on the flightline Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-46 will serve alongside the KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell and supply critical aerial refueling, airlift and aeromedical evacuations at a moment’s notice for America’s military and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Doenitz, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus co-pilot, touches a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen were exposed to the new PTT to build and reinforce training that they have received for the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Sare, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 pilot, completes training on a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PTT equipped Airmen by testing their knowledge on the KC-46 operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airmen assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron view a KC-46 Pegasus Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer familiarized Airmen with the KC-46 preflight and operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

A pallet is locked into place on a KC-46 fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cargo capacity of the fuselage allows 18 pallets of cargo to be secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer instructors guide cargo during a training scenario Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer allowed 344th Air Refueling Wing Airmen to test their knowledge on cargo, airlift and strategic components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom operators will take on a greater role with cargo transportation than previously experienced with the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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