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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

Air traffic controllers follow safety measures by using binoculars to continually monitor the flightline March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Binoculars are only one of several pieces of equipment the shop uses to ensure flightline safety. Crews also utilize an Enhanced Terminal Voice System to grant flightline drivers permission to cross the airfield, control the intensity of airfield lighting, and monitor aircraft in a 60-mile radius with radar systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

Senior Airman Skye Fugere, Airman 1st Class Justin Kissel, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers, and Master Sgt. Guy Mill II, 22nd OSS senior non-commissioned officer in charge of training and standardization, communicates with aircraft in the air traffic control tower March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Controllers monitor and communicate with aircraft to control movement in and out of military airfields and airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

McConnell’s air traffic control tower stands tall March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new tower was completed May 1, 2019. The $10.5 million project provided a more rigid structure that can withstand 70 knot winds, increasing the safety and overall airfield visibility for controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

Staff Sgt. Isamu Tsubaki, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower watch supervisor, updates a crew change checklist March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Crews work around the clock by communicating and directing military and civilian aircraft to prevent mid-air collisions. They are also responsible for personnel, vehicles and aircraft entering or leaving the flightline and air space within an estimated four and a half miles to the northeast and south, and one and a half miles to the west. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eyes in the sky

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell Air Traffic Control Airmen are responsible for an estimated 32,000 flights, landings and takeoffs annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Air Traffic Control: Keeping eye in the sky

Master Sgt. Guy Mill II, 22nd OSS senior non-commissioned officer in charge of training and standardization, communicates with an incoming KC-135 Stratotanker March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircrews and air traffic controllers are in constant communication within an estimated seven miles of the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Airman Brandon Duncan, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, checks a KC-135 Stratotanker cove lip door bearing during an hourly post-flight inspection Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The inspection takes place every 60 days to diagnose any issues that could prevent the aircraft from operating future refueling missions. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Airman Brandon Duncan, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, observes an hourly post-flight inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircraft’s wires, lubrication and fluids are investigated every 60 days for discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Airman 1st Class Luis Garcia, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, cleans a jack screw on a KC-135 Stratotanker cove lip door Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cleaning was part of a 60-day inspection, which involved servicing aircraft components that are not usually investigated during a normal pre-flight or regular flight inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Crew chiefs in the snow

Senior Airman Jordon Moll, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, instructs maintainers during an hourly post-flight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 12, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the 60-day in-depth inspection, several crew chiefs replaced hydraulic fluid, lubricated moving components and investigated the aircraft for any further discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AGE Airmen Toy Drive for Students

Tech. Sgt. Allen Rodgers, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment NCO in-charge of production control, greets students at Linwood Elementary School, Dec. 19, 2019, in Wichita, Kan. This was the fifth year that AGE Airmen accepted gift donations to give to students at Linwood Elementary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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AGE Airmen Toy Drive for Students

Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment guide small groups of students to select presents at Linwood Elementary School, Dec. 19, 2019, in Wichita, Kan. AGE Airmen were able to fill the school cafeteria with over 500 presents for students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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AGE Airmen Toy Drive for Students

Students at Linwood Elementary School in Wichita, Kan. select presents from an assortment donated by the 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Dec 19, 2019. Twelve Airmen distributed gifts to over 500 students at the school. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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AGE Airmen Toy Drive for Students

Students of Linwood Elementary School open their presents gifted to them by the 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment Airmen from McConnell AFB, Kan. Dec. 19, 2019. Each student received a gift, bringing the total to over 500 presents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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AGE Airmen Toy Drive for Students

Airman 1st Class Benjamin Durham, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, distributes presents at Linwood Elementary School, Dec. 19, 2019, in Wichita, Kan. AGE accepted over 500 gifts for schoolchildren at Linwood over the course of the 2019 holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Auto Shop winterizes Team McConnell vehicles

Billie Woods, 22nd Force Support Squadron Auto Shop mechanic, checks a windshield wiper Nov. 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Woods inspected batteries, brakes, fluids, visors and lights then provided feedback and recommendations to less mechanically inclined drivers to give them confidence for the winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Auto Shop winterizes Team McConnell vehicles

Billie Woods, 22nd Force Support Squadron Auto Shop mechanic, inspects a vehicle Nov. 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Woods inspected batteries, brakes, fluids, visors and lights then provided feedback and recommendations to less mechanically inclined drivers to give them confidence for the winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Auto Shop winterizes Team McConnell vehicles

Billie Woods, 22nd Force Support Squadron Auto Shop mechanic, checks a vehicles oil levels Nov. 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Woods inspected batteries, brakes, fluids, visors and lights then provided feedback and recommendations to less mechanically inclined drivers to give them confidence for the winter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Auto Shop winterizes Team McConnell vehicles

Billie Woods, 22nd Force Support Squadron Auto Shop mechanic, closes a car hood Nov. 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Woods provided his expertise in winterizing vehicles to ensure less mechanically inclined driver’s cars are capable of typical winter conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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373rd TRS begins training first KC-46 pipeline Airmen

Airman Basic Wilson, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airman student, interacts with a virtual maintenance trainer Sept. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wilson and three other students are the first Airmen to be a part of the new KC-46A Pegasus MRA course and are scheduled to graduate Nov. 6, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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