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Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Staff Sgt. Dennis Behm, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment journeyman, prepares a crane to pick up a hook for a 7.5 ton crane Dec. 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Behm will examine the hook for a periodic inspection. The Vehicle Management flight’s duties include repairing components by replacing worn or damaged parts with new or reconditioned parts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Roger Shellenbarger, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment specialist, reviews a U.S. General Service Administration listing of Ethanol-85 vehicles at the Vehicle Management Analysis office Nov. 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Shellenbarger oversees GSA leased vehicles at McConnell and assures that all applicable vehicles are E-85 flex fuel capable. McConnell currently has 67 E-85 flex fuel capable vehicles, coinciding with the Energy Policy Act of 2005 Section 701. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maria A. Ruiz)
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Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Senior Airman Andrew Sterrett, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle equipment and equipment mechanic, replaces a bed stop cable on a dump truck, Dec. 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The cable cuts the hydraulics and prevents the bed of the truck from over extending. Vehicle maintenance personnel’s main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Staff Sgt. Dennis Behm, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicleand equipment mechanic, opens the electrical box of a 60,000 pound aircraft cargo loader, Nov. 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Behm is identifying and repairing maintenance problems before McConnell accepts the $2.1 million loader. The cargo loader will assist the 184th Intelligence Wing mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Vehicle maintenance flight keeps McConnell rolling

Staff Sgt. Jason York, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle and equipment mechanic, inspects an engine part on a snow maintenance vehicle, Nov. 30, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The vehicle requires maintenance inspections that are submitted to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office. Vehicle maintenance Airmen’s main duties include determining the overall mechanical condition of vehicles and equipment and correcting any deficiencies. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin
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22nd MXG maintains tanker fleet

Airman 1st Class Shane Carr, 22nd Maintenance Squadron structural repair apprentice, removes a panel on a KC-135 Stratotanker for an isochronal inspection, Nov. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aircraft maintainers look for and repair problems in every part of the KC-135 Stratotanker during an ISO inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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22nd MXG 'maintains' tanker fleet

Staff Sgt. Joshua Lacey, 22nd Maintenance Squadron electro-environmental systems craftsman, tests the spring tension of the lights on the underside of a KC-135 Stratotanker for an isochronal inspection, Nov. 16, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. ISO inspections are performed at required intervals to ensure the aircraft is mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina M. Brisbin)
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22nd MOS member earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Nathan Patrick, 22nd Maintenance Operations Squadron aircraft scheduler, files historical documents for McConnell's aircraft, Nov. 7, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. In addition to filing, the Goldsboro, N.C., native advises wing leadership on aircraft availability/scheduling limitations and builds long range plans for aircraft support missions U.S. Central Command Air Forces and the Tanker Airlift Control Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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McConnell engineer helps secure Afghanistan's future

First Lt. Tiffany VanDenBroeke rides in a helicopter over Afghanistan on Sept. 13, 2010, as she performs her deployed mission to help the Afghan army and police force secure a safer future. (courtesy photo)
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22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen earns spotlight performer

Airman Kassandra Ryman, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron transportation apprentice, pauses after delivering a shipment of supplies Oct. 29, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airman Ryman ships packages from McConnell to locations Air Force-wide. The Waco, Texas, native also manages and processes delivered cargo from deployed locations.
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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

(Left) Airman 1st Class Kevin Notah and Senior Airman Aaron Lynde, 22nd Operation Support Squadron air traffic controllers, use radar to view the locations of aircraft within a 64-mile radius of the base, Oct. 12, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This radar system helps controllers determine what aircraft are flying in the air space. ATCs are responsible for plotting aircraft positions with radar equipment, as well as computing aircraft speed, direction and altitude. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Controllers in McConnell’s air traffic control tower can control the lighting for the entire airfield and the intensity of the lights. This allows pilots, ground personnel and air traffic controllers to see clearer during nighttime and in low visibility conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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Air traffic controllers manage McConnell’s air space

Airmen from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic control tower manage the air space around McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 12, 2010. McConnell’s air traffic controllers monitor the aircraft in order to prevent accidents by directing the movement of aircraft into and out of military airfields. ATCs must also know how to operate radio equipment to relay flight and landing instructions, weather reports and safety information to pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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HVAC Airman heats up his fitness challenge

Staff Sgt. Christopher Jeffcoat, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron heating ventilation and cooling craftsman, reads a meter Sept. 17, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base. Sergeant Jeffcoat improved his Air Force Fitness Test score from 57 points to 83 points in two months. With the help of his first sergeant and his coworkers he established a healthier life style. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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22nd Communications Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Airman 1st Class Michael Persondek, 22nd Communications Squadron radio frequencies transmissions systems technician, performs a voltage check Oct. 5, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airman Persondek is currently assigned to the base honor guard where he performs ceremonial duties within 86 counties in Kansas and two counties in Oklahoma. The Garden City, Mich., native also maintains and monitors the base mass notification systems.(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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384th Air Refueling Squadron member earns spotlight performer

Tech. Sgt. Cesar Flores, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, steadies the tail support of a KC-135 Stratotanker, ensuring it is aligned for cargo loading Sept. 10, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Flores conducts at least three aerial refueling missions per week. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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McConnell completes MARE

Senior Airman Zuleyma Perez-Rodriguez and Senior Airman Thomas Haney, 22nd Aerospace Medical Squadron medical technicians, provide emergency medical care to an accident victim during a Major Accident Response Exercise Sept. 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. After evacuating the “casualties” from the simulated crash site, they were placed in a triage area where their injuries were evaluated by Airmen of the 22nd Medical Group. The volunteers who played victims held a slip of paper to help the firefighters and medics identify their medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes MARE

Team McConnell and community members participate in a Major Accident Response Exercise Sept. 1, 2010, to prepare for the upcoming Open House and Air Show Sept. 25 and 26, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise prepared emergency services members from McConnell, Sedgwick County responders, the American Red Cross and three local hospitals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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McConnell completes MARE

Leann Smith, a member from the Kansas Community Emergency Response Team, applies moulage makeup on Kyle Leey, a Derby High School Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadet, Sept. 1, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Moulage requires the use of artificial blood, makeup and other materials to create patient scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Andrea Salazar)
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JAG member earns spotlight performer

Staff Sgt. Sue-Ann Franklin, 22nd Air Refueling Wing military justice paralegal, reviews formal military discharge paperwork Sept. 2, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Sergeant Franklin is responsible for aiding with Article 15 punishment actions as well as assisting with other military justice matters at the base legal office. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Abigail Klein)
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