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KC-135 Stratotanker practices landings

A KC-135 Stratotanker descends before landing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2018. The KC-135 has served as the backbone of air refueling for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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KC-135 Stratotanker practices landings

A KC-135 Stratotanker descends before landing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2018. Air Mobility Command’s tanker fleet, which is primarily made up of KC-135s, offloaded 1.177 billion pounds of fuel to U.S. and allied aircraft in 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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KC-135 Stratotanker practices landings

A KC-135 Stratotanker descends before landing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Jan. 18, 2018. McConnell’s first KC-135 arrived in 1971, and the base has continued KC-135 operations ever since. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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The thunder rolls: McConnell participates in readiness exercise

Staff Sgt. Richard Robbins, 22nd Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, stands guard during Exercise Global Thunder 2018 while a KC-135 Stratotanker taxis behind him Nov. 3, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings participated in the exercise Oct. 30-Nov. 7 to test McConnell’s readiness and ability to respond to real-world scenarios. Global Thunder is an annual command and control and field-training exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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McConnell welcomes evacuated MacDill aircraft

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., lands at McConnell AFB, Kan., Sept. 7, 2017. Aircraft were evacuated from MacDill AFB as a precaution to protect them from Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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McConnell welcomes evacuated MacDill aircraft

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., taxis to a parking spot after landing at McConnell AFB, Kan., Sept. 7, 2017. Aircraft were evacuated from MacDill AFB as a precaution to protect them from Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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McConnell welcomes evacuated MacDill aircraft

A KC-135 Stratotanker pilot assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., waves from the cockpit after landing at McConnell AFB, Kan., Sept. 7, 2017. Aircraft were evacuated from MacDill AFB as a precaution to protect them from Hurricane Irma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)

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McConnell welcomes evacuated MacDill aircraft

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., lands Sept. 7, 2017, at McConnell AFB, Kan. McConnell is housing the KC-135s to help keep them safe during Hurricane Irma. The aircraft are expected to return to MacDill AFB once weather conditions improve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, prepares chemical gear Aug. 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. AFE Airmen maintain chemical gear by searching for the smallest holes, scratches or tears that could potentially endanger a life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Staff Sgt. Jason Samson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, tests a quick-don oxygen mask Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The masks are exchanged every 30 days to make sure the equipment is always ready for use during an emergency situation, such as a recent occurrence of an in-flight emergency when smoke filled the cabin and the aircrew safely landed the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Airman Alan Ricker)

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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

The quick-don oxygen mask is used to administer oxygen directly to aircrew and prevent loss of consciousness in an event of sudden loss of cabin pressure. It also protects against effects of toxic fumes in the event of an aircraft fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

Senior Airman Jordon Porter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, cleans a flight helmet for a post-flight check Aug. 10, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Porter and other AFE Airmen are tasked with maintaining flight helmets, chemical gear, night vision goggles and other safety equipment used by aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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Equipped to refuel: AFE saves lives

McConnell Airmen equip a KC-135 Stratotanker for flight Aug 11, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Everything is tested and checked to allow aircrew to safely conduct missions even during an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, listens during a pre-flight checklist before his fini-flight, June 30, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Fini-flights are the last flight a pilot has before retirement or before a commander is assigned elsewhere. Miller assumed command of the wing Feb. 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

Three A-10 Thunderbolt II’s, assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., fly alongside of a KC-135 Stratotanker after refueling, June 30, 2017. A-10’s provide close air support to warfighters on the ground but require refueling mid-flight due to its limited range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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22nd ARW commander fini-flight

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McConnell maintainers provide reliable tankers for Red Flag

A 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker, June 22, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Maintainers assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group enabled the effective use of tankers during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, which ran June 8 - 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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McConnell maintainers provide reliable tankers for Red Flag

Staff Sgt. Josh Jenkins, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics specialist, checks the oil on a KC-135 Stratotanker engine during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 22, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The exercise demanded aircraft to operate reliably at an increased rate, flying more than three times as often as usual. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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KC-135s refuel international partners at Red Flag-Alaska

Senior Airman Jeffrey Jaskela, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-18 Hornet, above Canada, during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 12, 2017. Four McConnell aircrew took two KC-135 Stratotankers to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to provide warfighting support during the two-week exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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KC-135s refuel international partners at Red Flag-Alaska

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker, above Canada, during Red Flag-Alaska 17-2, June 13, 2017. Red Flag is an international exercise aimed to enhance partnerships and combat effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Chris Thornbury)

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