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McConnell runway construction completion

A new runway at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas 01Right reopened for use on Jan. 19, 2023, after being closed for 10 months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

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McConnell runway construction completion

Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, poses for a photo with members from the 22nd Airfield Management team after inspecting the finished runway Jan. 13, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The team showcased the runway to the Wing commander after the completion of the construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

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McConnell runway construction completion

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off Jan. 19, 2023, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The aircraft is the first to takeoff from runway 01Right since re-construction began in March of 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Willis)

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Air and ground crews with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron participated in the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS personnel Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission showcased the growing capabilities of the 64th ARS since the unit was stood up in July of 2022 with 37 Air Force specialties. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, marshals a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Senior Airman Spenser McManamy, a member of the petroleum, oils and lubricants flight with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, finishes refueling a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Senior Airman Spenser McManamy, a member of the petroleum, oils and lubricants flight with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Senior Airman Reid Carter, a crew chief with the 64th Air Refueling Squadron, completes a preflight inspection on a KC-46 Pegasus Jan. 19, 2023 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The mission was the first flight fully generated by all 64th ARS air and ground crews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson)

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Titan II Missile Site SS012

The United States Air Force Civil Engineer Center, in coordination with the McConnell Air Force Base Defense Environmental Restoration Program and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, has begun the first Five-year Review for McConnell AFB Titan Sites, Titan II Missile Site SS012 (MS12). MS12 is located approximately 35 miles southwest of McConnell AFB in Sumner County, Kansas.

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, flies over a McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, KC-46A Pegasus in preparation for in-flight refueling, in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. During in-flight refueling the KC-46A Pegasus was able to onload more than 100,000 pounds of fuel from the KC-135 Stratotanker, supporting long-range strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

Capt. Dariel Baker, 344th Air Refueling Squadron chief of operations group mobility, stationed at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker, from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, to begin in-flight refueling in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. The long endurance flight included two KC-46A Pegasus tankers flying a two-part mission for a combined total of 42 hours in the Indo-Pacific region, supporting long-range strike capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

Capt. Zachary Orsello, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, completes in-flight refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker, in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. Throughout the first day of the long endurance flight, the aircrew from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, completed many rounds of in-flight refueling totaling more than 200,000 pounds of fuel, in support of long-rang precision strike training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. McConnell recently launched their first operational long endurance flight with the KC-46A Pegasus in support of a Bomber Task Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, takes part in a long endurance flight in support of a Bomber Task Force mission in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. The KC-46A Pegasus is crucial to providing credible capacity to project and connect allied forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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KC-46 performs first operational long-endurance flight

Capt. Steven Strickland, 22nd Operations Support Squadron chief of wing tactics, flies the McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, KC-46A Pegasus during in-flight refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker from Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington, in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 17, 2022. Refueling operations highlight the ability of the KC-46A to support missions as Air Mobility Command continues to refine and expand the capabilities of the weapons system. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Felicia Przydzial)

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