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McConnell’s hidden treasure: The dental lab

Tech. Sgt. Carlos Espitia, 22nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron dental lab technician, smooths a dual-laminate night guard July 23, 2018, in the dental lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Espitia explained that attention to detail is important so the patient is comfortable with their guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell’s hidden treasure: The dental lab

A dental lab technician cuts a dual-laminate night guard off of a mold July 23, 2018, in the dental lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The guard is a removable dental prosthesis that protect Airmen from grinding their teeth during their sleep. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell’s hidden treasure: The dental lab

An assortment of dental prostheses are displayed on a counter July 23, 2018, in the dental lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental lab is able to produce both fixed and removable dental appliances for active duty patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell’s hidden treasure: The dental lab

A dental lab technician compares a finished and unfinished dual-laminate night guards July 23, 2018, in the dental lab at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dual-laminate night guard is made with a soft interior for comfort and with a hardened exterior to protect its user from grinding their teeth while sleeping. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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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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Faces of McConnell

Airman 1st Class Ian Woodburn, 22nd Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission systems apprentice, poses for a photo Oct. 6, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airman assigned to the 22nd CS provide all telephone, radio service, navigational aid and weather systems maintenance for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker) (This image was created in color and changed to black and white)
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Squeaky clean

Iras, a 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, squints to keep water out of his eyes while his handler gives him a bath, June 18, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aside from meeting mission and training requirements, MWD handlers are responsible for ensuring the MWDs are clean, healthy and ready to perform. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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Oil change

Airman 1st Class Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance apprentice, tightens the filter of a case loader, June 16, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vehicle maintainers inspect case loaders annually to ensure they are properly functioning. Loaders are used for construction applications, site preparation, digging and handling material. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua)
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Mentoring future leaders

Col. James Dermer, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, listens to feedback from a cadet during his visit to Team McConnell, June 15, 2015, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Cadets from the Air Force Academy and various ROTC detachments toured McConnell as a way to learn how the Air Force operates and to gain a better understanding of the different career fields available to them once they graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Happy, healthy teeth

Representatives from the McConnell dental clinic visited the child development center in recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Month, Feb. 13, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The interactive presentation helped kids understand the importance of keeping their teeth clean and healthy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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Cell Search

Senior Airman Nicholas O’Neil, 22nd Medical Support Squadron laboratory technician, uses a microscope to look at a red blood cell sample, Feb. 9, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Laboratory technicians examine red blood cells for irregularities in size and shape which may indicate anemia, sickle cell disease or malaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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Fight and flight

(Left) First Lt. John Quirarte, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, and Capt. Adam Johnson, 344th ARS pilot, exit a KC-135 simulator after a two-hour training session. Pilots are required to participate in a minimum of at least five simulator sessions each year in order to keep their skills sharp and practice handling in-flight emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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The finishing touch

Airman 1st Class Dalton Prescott, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron structural apprentice, adds to his squadrons contribution to the 2015 Welding Competition, Jan. 30, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd CES competed against the 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron and the 22nd Maintenance squadron to see which unit has the best welders. The 22nd MXS won this year’s competition which was judged by leadership from across McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Trevor Rhynes)
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Out with the old, in with the new

Staff Sgt. Bryan Tyler, 22nd Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection technician, drains a fluorescent penetrant tank, Jan. 29, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The tanks were being prepared for removal to make room for updated equipment. Nondestructive inspection technicians work to keep aircraft and crews safe by exposing potentially dangerous cracks in plane parts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tara Fadenrecht)
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CUtting pavement

Staff Sgt. Andrew Wise, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron pavements and heavy equipment operator, uses a concrete saw to cut part of a road, Jan. 28, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. “The Dirt Boyz” formed a curb and gutter to revamp the entrance to a CES facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua)
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ID replacement

Airman 1st Class Brandon Everist, 22nd Force Support Squadron customer support journeyman, hands a Common Access Card to an Airman, Jan. 8, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The personnel section helps maintain records by assisting with any issues that Airmen could encounter, from problems with orders to having the correct rank on file. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua)
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Feeling the pressure

Airman 1st Class Darren Curtis, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution apprentice, pressurizes a filter separator, Dec. 19, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd LRS petroleum, oils and lubricants shop performs vehicle inspections every morning to ensure its fleet is ready to fuel the KC-135R Stratotankers for their daily missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Bernal Del Agua)
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In The Zone

Airman 1st Class Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, receives feedback during his mock senior airman below-the-zone board, Dec. 15, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The practice session gave the nominated Airmen, many of whom had never been in front of a board before, a chance to practice before the real selection on Wednesday. Airmen promoted BTZ sew senior airman on six months early in recognition of superior performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo)
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