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Post-flight maintenance

Senior Airman Alec Gobel, Senior Airman Timothy Reed and Senior Airman Buddy Brown, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, begin post-flight maintenance Jan. 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew chief’s extensive list of responsibilities include pre, post and thru-flight checks with various inspections that allows them to fully understand their vital role when repairing the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Post-flight maintenance

Senior Airman Alec Gobel, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, installs a tail stand on a KC-135 Stratotanker Jan. 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A tail stand keeps the tanker level while it is being refueled on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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From the tower to the skies

Tech. Sgt. Derek Cross, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller craftsman, radios to a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot Jan. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cross is local controller, also known as tower control, and will issue instructions for the safe takeoff and landing of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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From the tower to the skies

Master Sgt. William Putnam, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller senior watch supervisor, guides a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot onto the runway Jan. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Air traffic controllers must have the ability to problem solve, communicate effectively, and multitask in order to ensure safety of air traffic on the ground and in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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From the tower to the skies

Mike Crabb, 22nd Operations Support Squadron tower watch supervisor, reviews a list of incoming flights Jan. 20, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. Air traffic controllers direct aircraft safely through their assigned flight paths, within a specific sector of airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Maintaining the maintainers

Ray, a German shepherd, poses for a photo Jan. 15, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ray was brought to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for "Puppy Friday", which a morale initiative is created by the AMXS first sergeants to reduce stress and increase morale. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Martin Luther King Jr. birthday commemoration

Senior Master Sgt. Francis Mitokpe, 22nd Civil Engineering Operations flight superintendent, poses for a photo Jan. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. At a young age Mitokpe came to the United Sates with hopes of achieving the American dream after reading Martin Luther King junior’s “I have a dream” speech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Feeding the force

Staff Sgt. Shane Reeger, 22nd maintenance Squadron communications navigation craftsman, pours syrup on a pancake Jan. 13, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., approximately 200 Airmen received a free breakfast. This event was created to boost morale for maintainers who often times work long shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Feeding the force

Capt. Jason Rupp, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies chaplain, and the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeants provide breakfast to Airmen Jan. 13, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hoping to increase morale within the squadron, senior leaders distributed 400 pancakes, 200 sausage patties and cups of coffee. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell's advancement in air safety

Michael Jungen, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron United States Fish & Wildlife Service’s biologist and Sikes Act liaison, conducts a bird survey Dec. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base. A Sikes Act Liaison develops and maintains military installations throughout the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Team McConnell takes the KC-46 on its first extended mission

Members of Team McConnell fly a KC-46A Pegasus above another KC-46 during an extended mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on Oct. 23, 2020. This was the first time the KC-46 had flown an extended a self-sustained mission into the region. Overall, the crew was able to offload approximately half a million gallons of fuel to 87 aircraft during their two week mission to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clay Wonders)
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When I lost my stripe — Beyond the Blue

Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies Public Affairs photojournalist, shares her story of resilience Sept. 30, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Slanchik discussed personal challenges that happened during her Air Force career and how she was able to grow through adversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

William Turner, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire fighter, displays the auxiliary power unit fuel shut-off on the backside of the front landing gear Nov. 13, 2019 at McConnell Air Force, Kan. Participants in the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium had the opportunity to tour the interior and exterior of the aircraft as part of the live-demonstration training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Staff Sgt. Tyler Ritchey, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron fire protection craftsman, instructs during the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium Nov. 12, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The symposium which, focused on the familiarization of the KC-46 to provide effective emergency response actions, was the first ever Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Roger Xanders, Wichita Airport Police and Fire chief, examines the interior of a KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer Nov. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuselage trainer, which is currently one of two KC-46 trainers in the world, replicates the interior body of KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

Bradford Voorhees, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron A shift captain, walks along the interior of a KC-46 fuselage trainer Nov. 12, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The fuselage is typically used by boom operators for quarterly cargo load training, allowed participants in the training to get hands on experience operating the interior of a KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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First Air Force-wide KC-46 fire protection training

McConnell firefighters demonstrate how to properly gain access into a KC-46 Pegasus during the KC-46 Firefighter Symposium Nov. 13, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A total of 12 firefighters across all Air force Fire and Emergency Services organizations had the opportunity to participate in the three-day training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Green, AMC command chief, practice wound packing with combat gauze on Airman 1st Class Brandon Barton, 22nd Medical Group medical technician, while he wears a Tactical Combat Casualty Care cut suit Aug. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wound packing is performed for deep substantial wounds that tunnel under the skin. The wound filler is used to sterilize the area and to stop the bleeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks with Airmen from Team McConnell during an All Call Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The All Call was held to give Airmen from McConnell’s Total Force Team insight to Miller’s future plans regarding the KC-46A Pegasus. The All Call also included topics such as resiliency, taking care of Airmen, and the importance of the KC-135 Stratotanker to the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, pose for a photo with the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The squadron was presented with the 2018 Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy and the 2018 SMSgt Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award. The squadron has been awarded with the Spaatz Trophy six times, while this was the first time they have received the SMSgt Albert Evans Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michaela Slanchik)
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