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Child resiliency in the military

A “kids serve too” wristband sits on a table during an event celebrating military children April 15, 2021, at Park Hill Elementary School in Derby, Kansas. McConnell Air Force Base partnered with Park Hill Elementary to recognize almost 50 children for their service and sacrifices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Child resiliency in the military

Master Sgt. Michael Johns, 22nd Force Support Squadron career assistance advisor, speaks to almost 50 children about resiliency April 15, 2021, at Park Hill Elementary School in Derby, Kansas. April marks the Month of the Military Child, celebrating over 2 million military children who did not make the choice to serve, but live each day supporting their military parents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The Red Falcons land home

Lt. Col. Sara Bergkamp, 349th Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, embraces her children after returning home from deployment April 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While deployed, the team flew over 800 missions with the KC-135 Stratotanker to support joint and coalition aircraft throughout the CENTCOM area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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The Red Falcons land home

Capt. Micah Newmann, 350th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, hugs his wife Marie Newmann after returning home from deployment April 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After a demanding yet successful deployment, the Falcons were happy to return home to Team McConnell and their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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The Red Falcons land home

Maj. Jonathan Bergkamp, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies command post chief, and his children wait to greet his wife Lt. Col Sara Berkgamp, 349th Air Refueling Squadron director of operations, April 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While deployed, the team stood up temporary operations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of a U.S. Air Forces Central Agile Combat Employment capstone event, marking the first tanker deployment to the location in 30 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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The Red Falcons land home

Families of deployers hold a welcome home sign April 13, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the 350th Air Refueling Squadron were welcomed home by the open arms of family, friends and colleagues after a 4-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Medics to help with U.S. COVID relief

Lt Col. Lori Walker (left), 22nd Medical Group chief nurse, says goodbye to Capt. Anderson Wiksell, 22nd Medical Group practice manager, before Walker’s deployment to St. Paul, Minnesota, April 9, 2021. Medics from every military branch are currently supporting 39 Community Vaccination Centers in 19 states across the country, not including the site McConnell’s tanker medics will staff in Minnesota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Medics to help with U.S. COVID relief

Col. Lee Nenortas, 22nd Medical Group commander, gives a speech to approximately 25 medics from the 22nd MDG deploying April 9, 2021, at Eisenhower Airport in Wichita, Kansas. The members will be deploying to St. Paul, Minnesota, where they will administer 168,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to help make life-saving vaccines readily available to the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Medics to help with U.S. COVID relief

Members of the 22nd Medical Group, see off approximately 25 medical personnel before their deployment April 9, 2021, Eisenhower Airport in Wichita, Kansas. McConnell’s tanker medics will join approximately 4,200 total-force personnel across the U.S. already in support of the federal vaccine effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Sydney Newcomb, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, tacks a mask component to an HBU55P helmet April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Tacking the component ensures the mask seals completely to the aircrew’s faces while in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Paden Burgess, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, reattaches a Polarizer Lead-lanthanum Zirconate Titanate cable onto the HBU55P helmet April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This film and cable lower the temperature of aircrew's polarized visor shield when flying in bright conditions and high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Strap on your helmets, it's time to fly

Senior Airman Paden Burgess, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, attaches a dual visor kit back onto the HBU55P helmet during a routine maintenance check April, 5, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ensuring all equipment is properly inspected and maintained allows for aircrew to safely conduct McConnell’s refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-10 Extender assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base March 25, 2021. Two KC-135, two KC-46A Pegasus, and a KC-10 conducted refueling training after a KC-46 familiarization at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-10 Extender assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey connects with a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base during aerial refueling March 25, 2021. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S. Air Force and excelled in this role for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

1st Lt. Jayce Gravdahl, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, tests the KC-135 Stratotanker electrical system during a pre-flight check March 25, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During a pre-flight check, aircrew members test equipment to ensure everything functions properly before takeoff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

Tech. Sgt. Clay Wonders (left), 344th noncommissioned officer in charge of standards and evaluations, briefs Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership on the KC-46A Pegasus fuselage March 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The four-day visit helped give JB MDL leadership a better understanding of the new airframe, which they are expected to receive sometime in 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

Senior Airman Dustin Curran, 344th Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, discusses KC-46A Pegasus fuselage limitations with Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership March 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. JB MDL leadership were able to visit a number of different McConnell organizations, allowing them to gain insight on the KC-46 operational abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

Staff Sgt. Arnold Pena, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal operations center senior controller, briefs Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst leadership about cargo limitations on the KC-46A Pegasus March 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the first KC-46 operating base, McConnell has led the way in implementing the initial test and evaluation period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-135 Stratotanker and a KC-46A Pegasus, assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, taxi with two KC-10 Extender’s, assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersay March 22, 2021, at McConnell AFB, Kansas. JB MDL leaders came to McConnell to familiarize themselves with the KC-46 before they receive their first KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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JB MDL KC-46 Familiarization

A KC-10 Extender, assigned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst New Jersey lands March 22, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-10 is a refueling aircraft capable of carrying 356,000 pounds of fuel and transporting 170,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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