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Into the dark

A KC-135 Stratotankers sit on the flightline awaiting alert crews during an exercise Jan. 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The exercise allowed the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to test our reaction capabilities and ensures mission success in case of a real world event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Bosarge)
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Four KC-135 Stratotankers taxi to the runway as part of a readiness exercise March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd OSS tested response procedures during the exercise to increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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KC-135 crew members rush to their transports during a readiness exercise March 27,2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Alert crews quickly prepared to take off in a moment’s notice to test their response and increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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McConnell’s Red Flag team innovates to save sorties

Maj. Bradford Ragan, Red Flag Tanker Task Force detachment commander and 349th Air Refueling Squadron assistant director of operations, and Rod Kallman, Cirrus flight instructor, pose for a photograph next to a chartered aircraft at a local airfield in North Las Vegas, Nevada, January 29, 2018. Ragan and Chief Master Sgt. Seth Thomas, 931st Maintenance Squadron superintendent attached to the task force, chartered a local aircraft to retrieve a hydraulic part at March Air Force Base, California, to repair a grounded KC-135 during Red Flag-Nellis 18-1. (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell’s Red Flag team innovates to save sorties

An F-16 Fighting Falcon approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker above the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag-Nellis 18-1, February 14, 2018. The Red Flag Tanker Task Force is responsible for providing aerial refueling capabilities to more than 90 coalition aircraft during the international exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel de La Fé)
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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 firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron enter a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s firefighters train regularly to ensure they are prepared to respond to any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter carries a victim out of a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Search and rescue training is usually conducted with dummies, but occasionally an actual person is added to provide more realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Two 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters spray water to simulate extinguishing a fire during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise was performed in a vacant house, which allowed the firefighters to practice their procedures in a different environment than they are used to. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter walks through smoke during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The smoke generator provided the firefighters with experience operating in low-visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, pauses during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The training was performed several times in order to provide as much experience to the firefighters as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, climbs a ladder during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters climbed onto the roof of a vacant house to cut ventilation holes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Brad Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, uses a chainsaw to cut a hole in the roof of a vacant house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vertical ventilation is a method used during structural firefighting. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter feeds a hose into a house during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters must work together to perform their duties and keep the base populace safe during any emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Senior Airmen Matthew McClendon and Tyler Ritchey, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, talk to each other during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Communication during exercises is important to ensure the mission is completed safely and efficiently. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

A 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter performs overhaul and salvage during a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This procedure is used to look for fire extension into the walls or ceiling of a building. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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McConnell firefighters stay prepared for emergencies

Firefighters assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron prepare to complete a training exercise April 6, 2017, in base housing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The firefighters used a vacant house that is scheduled for demolition during training to simulate a real-world emergency situation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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