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373rd TRS begins training first KC-46 pipeline Airmen

Tech. Sgt. John Kopas, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airman instructor, teaches crew chief students about the large display system on a KC-46A Pegasus Sept. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The utilization of a virtual maintenance trainer allows the pipeline Airmen to learn in-class before proceeding onto the flight line and perform physical maintenance training on the new airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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373rd TRS begins training first KC-46 pipeline Airmen

Airman 1st Class Cuong Nguyen and A1C Ramirez Rodriguez, Training Squadron Detachment 8 Mission Ready Airman students, train on a KC-46A Pegasus virtual maintenance trainer Sept. 12, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The estimated 56-day course prepares students to effectively maintain and provide support for the Air Force’s newest refueling aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd OSS Airman STEP promotes to technical sergeant

Staff Sgt. Ariel Coleman, 22nd Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource management NCO-in charge, poses with 22nd Air Refueling Wing leadership and family after being immediately promoted to Technical Sergeant Sept. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Coleman was submitted for the Stripes to Exceptional Performers, which is an Air Force program that rewards Airmen who consistently perform above their peers with an on-the-spot promotion by the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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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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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, jack a KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Two Airmen were assigned to each KC-46 jack. One was responsible to watch and regulate the pressure, while the other maneuvered the ram lock, which ensures the aircraft does not descend. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Airman Dakota Madlin, 931st Maintenance Squadron crew chief, oversees the jack team Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the jacking, Madlin was responsible for reporting if the aircraft moved out of its specified parameters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Pressure gauges are located on the KC-46A Pegasus jacks to provide a visual guide for maintainers to ensure the equipment is within safe parameters for use Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Stiff, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair craftsman, and Senior Airman Keyonna Davis, 22nd MXS aero repair journeyman, lower a KC-46A Pegasus’ landing gear Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Aero repair and maintenance inspection Airmen used the first gear swing and jacking as a hands-on training opportunity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus is suspended in air with landing gear retracted Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lifting the aircraft enables maintainers to observe the main and nose landing gears retract and extend in a simulated in-flight environment. This was the first gear swing and full aircraft jack that McConnell has performed on the new airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Master Sgt. Noah Briggs, 22nd Maintenance Squadron jack supervisor, sets headphone frequencies in preparation of lifting a KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This position requires the lead to communicate directions to the jack team while ensuring their safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Senior Airman Kase McMullin, 22nd Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation journeyman, rotates a ram lock on a KC-46A Pegasus jack Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McMullin prepared the nose stabilizer jack by rotating the ram lock, which acts as a safety mechanism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Airman 1st Class Joshua Theus, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair journeyman, removes main landing gear lock pins Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the swing, maintainers timed each gear to ensure that they were within the allowable timed limits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

KC-46A Pegasus nose landing gear is suspended while Airman 1st Class Joshua Theus, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair journeyman, closes the main landing gear door Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This was the first time McConnell has jacked and performed a gear swing on the new aircraft. It also provided hands-on training for the Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

A KC-46A Pegasus sits suspended in a hangar Aug. 8, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Eight maintainers performed a full aircraft jack to prepare the aircraft for a landing gear swing during maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS performs gear swing on KC-46

Senior Airman Juan Garza, 22nd Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus maintenance inspection journeyman, times the ascension of a KC-46’s main landing gear Aug. 9, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen were assigned to each gear and timed the functioning time of the gear and doors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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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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Behind the scenes of the fitness center

Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, cleans a mirror Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The center is cleaned daily by the team of 15 Airmen who, re-rack weights, ensure all equipment is sanitized and do laundry hourly. These FSS Airmen keep the gym clean and functional for over 550 visitors daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Behind the scenes of the fitness center

Airman 1st Class Sasha Tucker, 22nd Force Support Squadron fitness journeyman, makes reservations Aug. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Tuckers’ other duties include scheduling appointments for massage therapists, making reservations and registering clients for 24-hour access to the fitness center. For more information for classes and other fitness opportunities please call the fitness center at (316) 759-4009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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