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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

The empty cargo bay of a KC-135 Stratotanker waits to be loaded with gear and luggage for deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Lt. Col. Chris Power, 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron outgoing commander, welcomes new arrivals from the 350th ARS August 1, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 28th EARS maintains a presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Aircrew from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron are briefed outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker before their flight to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircrew deployed as part of the 350th ARSs new squadron deployment structure, which hasn’t been done in two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Vehicle Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lipatan, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron special purpose vehicle technician, disconnects a hose from a 10K all-terrain forklift radiator Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lipatan is traditionally certified to work with fuel and fire trucks, but is capable of performing maintenance on other special purpose vehicles, such as the forklift. The diverse shop is responsible for maintaining a fleet worth $44.7 million dollars. Vehicle maintainers also provide continuous inspection and repair of 180 vehicles from 16 separate units, which is pivotal to McConnell’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Senior Airman Michael Sorrentino, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, replaces a quick dawn mask on a KC-135 Stratotanker July 23, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The KC-135 has six quick don masks on board. AFE Airmen are responsible for replacing and inspecting each mask. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Airman 1st Class Brandon Oliver, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment apprentice, packs a 20-man life raft July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A sewing room is readily available for AFE Airmen to make repairs if leaks are found in the flotation devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

Senior Airman Zach Weller, 22nd Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment technician, creates labels for a KC-46A Pegasus helmet July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen assigned to One Stop ensure that the helmets are inspected every 120 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AFE ensures safe flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker helmet sits in a locker July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. With the arrival of the KC-46A Pegasus, One Stop Airmen maintain helmets for the new aircraft as well as the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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The next Phoenix Raven

Airman 1st Class Desman Martin, 22nd Security Forces patrolman, poses for a photo July 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Martin joined the Air Force April 3, 2018, and went on to complete security forces’ technical school. This year, Martin was selected to attend the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course for specially qualified security forces Airmen in September 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

An F-16C Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 enhances the Air Force's capability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16C Fighting Falcon while wearing Aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear equipment April 8, 2019, over Kansas. With a full load of internal fuel, the F-16 can withstand up to nine g’s, which exceeds the capability of other current fighter aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16C Fighting Falcon while wearing Aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear equipment April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The ensemble includes a flying helmet, hood, mask assembly, filters and intercom assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, manipulates controls in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod while refueling a F-16C Fighting Falcon April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The maximum transfer load of a KC-135 is 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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349th ARS Practices Refueling with Chem Gear

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, dons Aircrew Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear equipment onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie was used as training to increase boom operator's awareness of limitations while wearing the equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

Senior Airman Madison Dolata manipulates controls in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod while refueling a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 can transfer a maximum load of 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes SrA Madison Dolata, 349th ARS boom operator, during the refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Dolata is the first McConnell Airman to refuel the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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First KC-135 to KC-46 Refueling Sortie

Senior Airman Madison Dolata, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a KC-46A Pegasus during a sortie April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie marked McConnnell Air Force Base’s first air refueling of a KC-46 by a KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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373rd TRS to begin KC-46 courses this year

A mat waits to welcome students to the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The detachment will continue to train Airmen on KC-135 Stratotanker procedures while they begin to introduce KC-46A Pegasus curriculum later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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