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ACE Combat Capabilities

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Wing conduct a hot-pit refuel of a KC-135 during Operation SHIMA PRIDE at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 30. Operation SHIMA PRIDE is the latest demonstration of Agile Combat Employment or ACE. The exercise simulated day and night combat operations with aircraft commanders making decisions in a dynamic environment. The team tested themselves in hot-pit refueling, dual-defueling and off-site servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Brenden Beezley)
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ACE Combat Capabilities

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Wing conduct a hot-pit refuel of a KC-135 during Operation SHIMA PRIDE at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 30. Operation SHIMA PRIDE is the latest demonstration of Agile Combat Employment or ACE. The exercise simulated day and night combat operations with aircraft commanders making decisions in a dynamic environment. The team tested themselves in hot-pit refueling, dual-defueling and off-site servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Brenden Beezley)
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ACE Combat Capabilities

Senior Airman Alexander Boehmerstelle, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, performs a hot-pit refuel of a KC-135 during Operation SHIMA PRIDE at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 30. Operation SHIMA PRIDE is the latest demonstration of Agile Combat Employment or ACE. The exercise simulated day and night combat operations with aircraft commanders making decisions in a dynamic environment. The team tested themselves in hot-pit refueling, dual-defueling and off-site servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Brenden Beezley)
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ACE Combat Capabilities

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Wing conduct a hot-pit refuel of a KC-135 during Operation SHIMA PRIDE at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 30. Operation SHIMA PRIDE is the latest demonstration of Agile Combat Employment or ACE. The exercise simulated day and night combat operations with aircraft commanders making decisions in a dynamic environment. The team tested themselves in hot-pit refueling, dual-defueling and off-site servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Samantha Perez)
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ACE Combat Capabilities

Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and 931st Air Refueling Wing conduct a hot-pit refuel of a KC-135 during Operation SHIMA PRIDE at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 30. Operation SHIMA PRIDE is the latest demonstration of Agile Combat Employment or ACE. The exercise simulated day and night combat operations with aircraft commanders making decisions in a dynamic environment. The team tested themselves in hot-pit refueling, dual-defueling and off-site servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Samantha Perez)
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211114-F-VA676-278

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, the 9th Air Force (Air Forces Central) commander, talks with the air crew and maintenance Airmen from a KC-46 Pegasus from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2021. U.S. military participation in the DAS builds upon strong relations with the United Arab Emirates and enhances relationships with other allies and partners in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Dan Heaton)
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211012-F-XM616-178

McConnell Air Force Base Airmen prepare to conduct a dual defuel Oct. 12, 2021. The rapid defuel capability will enable a KC-46 to support a fighter unit’s Integrated Combat Turn in austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell hosts first KC-46 Weapons Systems Council

A KC-46A Pegasus from Pease Air National Guard Base N.H., with a mixed crew from four Major Commands refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 138th Fighter Wing, Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 18, 2021. The Weapons Systems Council event was the result of months of coordination and planning by the 344th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell’s first flying squadron to operate the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell hosts first KC-46 Weapons Systems Council

A KC-46A Pegasus from Pease Air National Guard Base N.H., with a mixed crew from four Major Commands refuel an F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to 138th Fighter Wing, Tulsa Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma, Nov. 18, 2021. Aircrews from McConnell AFB, Altus AFB, Oklahoma, and Pease, combined their efforts to plan a Weapons System Council to execute a three-ship local KC-46 sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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McConnell hosts first KC-46 Weapons Systems Council

Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets the KC-46A Pegasus Weapons Systems Council as the host and begins discussions regarding the future of the multi-role tanker aircraft Nov. 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd ARW hosted attendees from more than 11 unites across the Total Force including aircrews from Altus AFB, Oklahoma, and Pease Air National Guard Base, N.H. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell hosts first KC-46 Weapons Systems Council

Lt. Col. Joshua Moores, 344th Air Refueling Squadron commander, leads a discussion regarding the agenda of the KC-46A Pegasus Weapons Systems Council Nov. 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing hosted the council to discuss strategic perspective and future opportunities with the next-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell hosts first KC-46 Weapons Systems Council

Col. Scott Wiederholt, 305th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Col. Christopher Holland, 916th Operations Group commander, attend a cyber security briefing as part of the first-ever KC-46 Weapons Systems Council Nov. 18, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The council was comprised of leaders and aircrews from AETC, ANG, AFRC, & AMC; aimed at synchronizing Total Force efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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211105-F-XM616-0050

Airman 1st Class Julian Diaz, 22nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, secures the exercise area Nov. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operation readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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211105-F-XM616-0037

Airman Dennis Haggermaker, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, simulates refueling a KC-135 Stratotanker during Global Thunder Nov. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Fuels distribution operators use the R-12 fuel truck to connect aircraft to the ground-based fuel hydrant outlets allowing for a transfer of fuel. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operation readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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211105-F-XM616-0029

Airman Christopher Anderson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, services the preload accumulator on a KC-135 Stratotanker during Global thunder Nov. 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. The preload helps protect the hydraulic components during a pressure surge. Global Thunder is an annual command and control exercise designed to train U.S. Strategic Command forces and assess joint operation readiness. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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211104-F-GC264-716

Colonel Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at a Commander’s Call for the wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, on Nov. 04, 2021. The Command Team discussed the Wing’s new mission statement, vision and mindset, as well as a new set of five Lines of Effort focused on continual improvement for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Adam Goodly)
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211104-F-GC264-806

Chief Master Sergeant Melissa H. Royster, 22nd Air Refueling Wing command chief, speaks to members of the enlisted force, officers and civilians during an all call at the McConnell base theater, Nov. 04, 2021.Chief Royster explained the importance of every Airmen’s role at the Wing and how it contributes to working at a faster pace for the Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Adam Goodly)
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McConnell’s 344th ARS delivers KC-46 to Japan

A KC-46A Pegasus departs to join the Japan Air Self-Defense Force fleet at Miho Air Base, Japan, Oct. 28, 2021 in Seattle, Washington. The KC-46 was delivered by a 344th Air Refueling Squadron aircrew from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The flight marked the first international delivery of the KC-46. (Courtesy Photo)
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Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole visits McConnell

Staff Sgt. Jaime Rosenberg, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron, discusses the 22nd Wing Dormitory infrastructure with Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole Oct. 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Rosenberg conversed with Brig. Gen. Cole on ways to improve living conditions for Airmen assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole visits McConnell

Colonel Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, welcomes Brigadier Gen. Darren Cole, Air Mobility Command director of logistics, engineering and force protection Oct. 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cole visited various facilities to better understand the mission infrastructure, as well as meet the Airmen that are responsible for Air Mobility Command’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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