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22nd Air Refueling Wing Annual Awards 2021

The trophy for the 22nd Air Refueling Wing annual awards at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 25, 2022. The trophy given to award recipients is a small-scale version of the Keeper of the Plains statue in downtown Wichita, Kansas, which represents a brotherhood of all Native Americans, and the confluence of all the communities of the Plains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-579

Crew chiefs from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, take off the number four engine trailing edge fairing to inspect the drag strut on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The panel is the support strut for the engine and is removed to look for any type of damage. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-459

Crew chiefs from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, remove a fan cowl for an actuator repair during an isochronal inspection of a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Actuators on an aircraft perform a number of important functions such as adjusting flight control surfaces like the elevator, rudder, flaps and spoilers. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-339

Senior Airman Jacob Coleman, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, inspects the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker during an isochronal inspection Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen inspect the boom to find and diagnose any issues that could prevent the boom from extending or retracting during flight. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-217

Senior Airman Randall Moore, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, conducts an initial inspection of a KC-135 engine during an isochronal inspection Feb. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Components of the engine, such as the valves, seals and clamps are looked over to make sure there are no signs of damage or wear. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220218-F-GC264-753

Airman 1st Class Matthew Roosa, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, completes the lubrication process of an isochronal inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker Feb 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this process Airmen look for components that need to be serviced and replaced. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Goodly)
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220217-F-EV810-1002

The 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team prepares for work after a shift change Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The snow removal team works around the clock during winter storms to clear snow from the runway and ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220217-F-EV810-1143

The 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team clears snow from the flight line Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The snow removal team uses a combination of snow plows and brushes to ensure aerial operations can be continue safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220217-F-EV810-1121

The 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team plow the flight line Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Other snow removal operations include de-icing aircraft and applying salt to roads and walkways. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220217-F-EV810-1094

The 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team begin to clear the airfield Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Removing snow ensures safe takeoffs and landings for all aircraft on the flight line, keeping the air refueling mission going. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220217-F-EV810-1031

Senior Airman Trent Schroedl, structural journeyman, and Mr. Bryce Schroeder, structural systems maintenance mechanic, both assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s snow removal team, clear snow from an Oshkosh Snow Plow Feb. 17, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The team consists of Airmen and contractors from a variety of jobs around the 22nd CES who make sure McConnell’s operations continue. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220208-F-LU725-1216

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dan Collier, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, helps guide a re-fueling truck into position during night operations of exercise Cope North 22 on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 8, 2022. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Esteban Esquivel)
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220204-F-EY126-0032

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jorge Gonzalez, 374th Operations Support Squadron landing zone safety officer, watches as a KC-46 Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., descends in an austere environment to receive a dual defuel during exercise Cope North 22 on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 4, 2022. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)
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KC-46 takes part in Cope North 22

A U.S. Airman assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., waits on a KC-46 Pegasus after it lands in an austere environment to complete a dual defuel during exercise Cope North 22 on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 4, 2022. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)
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220204-F-EY126-0054

U.S. Airmen participate in a dual defuel on a KC-46 Pegasus after it lands in an austere environment during exercise Cope North 22 on Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 4, 2022. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)
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220119-F-EV810-2191

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander talks to Team McConnell during a base all-call Jan. 19, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb praised the work the Wing has been doing in establishing the KC-46 into a weapon for combat deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220119-F-EV810-2108

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander talks to Team McConnell during a base all-call Jan. 19, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb visited a number of organizations across the installation over a two-day period. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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220118-F-RI665-003

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, is greeted by Lt. Col. Nicholas LaPlant, 22nd Operations Group deputy commander, at the building where the KC-46A Pegasus flight simulator is housed Jan. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As Air Mobility Command’s sole numbered air force, the 18th AF ensures the readiness and sustainment of approximately 36,000 active duty and Air Force Reserve Airmen and civilians at 12 wings and one stand-alone group. With more than 400 aircraft, 18th AF supports AMC’s worldwide mission of providing rapid global mobility to America’s armed forces through airlift, aerial refueling and aeromedical evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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220118-F-RI665-002

Maj. Gen. Thad Bibb, 18th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, 18th AF command chief, are greeted by Col. Nate Vogel, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, and Maj. Rich Bielecki, 22nd ARW senior intelligence officer, upon their arrival Jan. 18, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bibb and Bickley are visiting the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to learn how Team McConnell’s Airmen contribute to the 18th AF airlift and aerial refueling missions. Bibb experienced the 22nd ARW’s missions, toured facilities and developed an understanding on the unique global opportunities that come with being positioned at McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Skyler Combs)
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220113-F-CV734-0004

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during a minimum interval takeoff exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Minimizing the interval between takeoffs enables a wide range of mission sets and expands the aircrafts operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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