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Fireworks, flames and safety

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The beginning of new command

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, presents the ceremonial guidon to Col. George Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing inbound commander, June 28, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Vogel was previously stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan, where he served as the wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The Beginning of a New Command

Maj. Gen. Kenneth Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, presents the ceremonial guidon to Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing outbound commander, June 28, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This act marks the official end of Tanner’s tenure as commander of the 22nd ARW. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The Begining of a New Command

Col. George Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing inbound commander, renders his first salute to Airmen of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing June 28, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that represents the transfer of authority and responsibility of a unit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, bids farewell to members from McConnell Air Force Base after completing a fini-flight June 22, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. With his change of command ceremony scheduled for June 28, Tanner’s family and friends celebrated his last flight as the 22nd ARW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, exits a KC-135 Stratotanker after finishing a fini-flight June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is an Air Force tradition marking pilots' departure from a unit, or the last time they fly an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, is welcomed by his children after completing his fini-flight in a KC-46A Pegasus June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The closing of command

Oliver Middleton (Left), Grant Middleton (Middle), and a KC-135 Stratotanker crew chief marshal in Col. Thad Middleton (Father), 22nd Operations Group commander June 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Fini-flights are the last flight that a pilot will conduct during their command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Heath Frye, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, gains command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The passing of the guideon is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd Mission Support Group out-bound commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Command was relinquished to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during a 22nd Mission Support Group Change of Command June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the ceremony, Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd MSG out-bound commander, relinquished command to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Training to protect all Airmen

Airman 1st Class Mathew Miller, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, reloads his weapon while he performs box drills on a training simulator June 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Training drills allow security forces members to familiarize themselves with their gear as well as proper application of force when identifying and reacting to threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Training to protect all Airmen

Leo Balasi, 22nd Security Forces Squadron police officer, performs training drills on a multiple interactive learning objective training simulator June 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MILO is a simulator that allows security forces members to practice and train on use of force in a variety of scenarios such as active shooters, emergency calls and trespassers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Effective in any environment

Major Jordan Kemp, 18th Air Refueling Squadron, applies camouflage during Combat Survival Training June 10, 2021, in Derby, Kansas. Airmen from McConnell Air Force Base participated in Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape training to ensure they retain skills necessary for conflict, survival, and confrontation. The 17 Airmen go through a refresher course every three years to stay mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Effective in any environment

McConnell Air Force Base Aircrew members cloak themselves to match the terrain June 10, 2021, in Derby, Kansas. The 22nd Operations Support Squadron supports the only active duty Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists in the state, providing personnel with the skills and confidence to return home safely from varying circumstances of isolation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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22nd MDSS in-activation ceremony

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, left, and Lt. Col. Angela Yuhas, 22nd Medical Support Squadron outgoing commander, right, furl and case the 22d MDSS guidon June 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22d MDSS was constituted on Sept. 23, 1994, and activated on Oct. 1, 1994, on McConnell AFB. In-activation ceremonies are held in order to merge the squadron with the other units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd MDSS in-activation ceremony

Lt. Col. Angela Yuhas, 22nd Medical Support Squadron outgoing commander, right, relinquishes command during an in-activation ceremony June 16, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During Yuhas’ command she led 98 Airmen over two years of service in the 22nd Medical Group. The in-activation ceremony was held in order to merge the squadron with the 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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The start of an engine

Senior Airman Steven Payne, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs a numeric starter inspection and servicing June 10, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Payne safely wired both the oil drain and fill plugs as well as the oil overflow plug to ensure the safety of the aircrew and numeric starter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The start of an engine

Senior Airman Steven Payne, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, performs a magnet chip inspection on a KC-46A Pegasus June 10, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While starting the engines before takeoff, magnet chips on each engine collect metal fragments that may have come off ensuring parts within the numeric starter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Touring McConnell AFB

Captain Micah Newman, 350th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, tells students from a Camp Butler 2000 tour about the KC-135 June 10, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 41 eighth graders and adult chaperones toured McConnell to increase their understanding of the US Air Force and its mission (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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