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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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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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Golden Eagle receives Tampa Bay Trophy

Jack Pulley, Friends of McConnell president, poses for a photo July 27, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pulley won the Tampa Bay Trophy on Sept. 21, 2018, for his impact he has had on the local community and Airmen stationed at McConnell. He leads the Friends of McConnell to support the base through fundraisers, and acts as a mediator between base leadership and key community leaders. (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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