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Tooth be told

Dental instruments await use in a dental office March 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dentists at McConnell take an average of 45 minutes to an hour per patient that come in for cleanings. Dentists must scrap off any plaque and tartar, followed by a toothpaste cleaning and flossing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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A dental study teeth model sits in a dental office Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There are five dentists that keep McConnell’s dental clinic up and running, allowing members of Team McConnell to maintain operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Tooth be told

Maj. James Koll, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight commander, cleans and inspects the teeth of Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinics mission is to ensure the dental readiness and oral health of all patients, which allows them to deploy and carry on the aerial refueling mission at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maj. James Koll, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental flight commander, and Chelsea Slagle, 22 OMRS dental assistant, observe x-rays during a dental cleaning March 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. March 6 is observed as National Dentist Day, celebrating the hard work and dedication of dentists across the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The dental clinic provides a number of services for military members and their dependents including: cleanings, fillings, root canals, retainers, night guards and tooth extractions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Weather is always on watch

An operational risk management legend sits on the desk March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The legend, which is based on flying operations, maintenance and personnel limitations, is used to dictate favorable, marginal and unfavorable conditions when crafting a five-day forecast and air refueling planner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Weather is always on watch

Airman 1st Class Kyle Carpenter, 22nd Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, looks through forecast reference material March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The reference material is made up of meteorological techniques based on season specific weather regimes over the United States. It also contains local forecasting techniques based on topography and effects particular weather systems have on McConnell AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Weather is always on watch

Senior Airman Jonah Reeves, 22nd Operations Support Squadron weather forecaster, discuses water vapor bands March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The system is effectively utilized for identifying large scale patterns in the upper troposphere, jet streams and regions where the potential for turbulence exists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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McConnell’s VR suicide prevention training

Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies public affairs, holds the headset utilized for virtual reality suicide prevention training April 15, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 30-minute training provides a fully immersive experience that involves Airmen wearing a headset and entering into a virtual training scenario where they interact with an Airman in distress. Currently, the VR training is approved to be one of four options Airmen can choose to fulfill their annual suicide prevention training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Tooth be told

Airman 1st Class Marissa Kruse, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, receives a teeth cleaning Mar. 1st, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell dentists and dental assistants preform an average of 40 to 50 dental cleanings in a week for active duty and reserve military members as well as family members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Unseen scars: Beyond the Blue

Staff Sgt. Danielle Powell, 22nd Medical Group flight medical technician, poses for a photo Feb. 23, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Powell shared her story about her past abusive relationship and the resources that helped her to overcome that experience as part of McConnell’s Beyond the Blue initiative. Beyond the Blue focuses on taking steps to normalize conversations about mental health and help seeking behaviors. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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HPCON Bravo+

McConnell has changed to Health Protection Condition Bravo+, effective immediately.
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Fire and ice

Master Sgt. James Betts, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention assistant chief, ignites a controlled fire to burn trees infected with bark beetles Feb. 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Bark beetles can kill trees in as little as two weeks, and controlled burns are utilized to protect the integrity and health of the rest of installations trees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Fire and ice

Master Sgt. James Betts, Civil Engineer Squadron fire prevention assistant chief, adds wood infected with bark beetles to a controlled burn Feb. 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. To ensure the wood was burned in a safe and timely manner the wood was skillfully stacked allowing the fire to burn hotter and faster. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Fire and ice

Master Sgt. James Betts, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron chief fire prevention assistant chief, stokes a fire burning away infected trees Feb. 8, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cool temperatures and low wind speed prevented another fire from starting, allowing the safe and controlled burning of the trees. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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From Kansas to the Stars

Maj. Kenneth Hawkins, 22nd Contracting Squadron commander, performs the Oath of Office for 2nd Lt Corey Cerritos, 22nd Contracting Squadron flight commander, to officially cross-commission him into the U.S. Space Force Feb. 12, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Cerritos is currently the only airman from Team McConnell to join the Space Force, paving the way for future Guardians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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From Kansas to the Stars

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Weather Warning

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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POL conducts daily preventative maintenance

Airman 1st Class Dillion Latona, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, checks the engine of an R-11 Mobile Fuel Vehicle during daily preventative maintenance Feb. 9, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The R-11 holds 6,000 gallons of fuel and can deliver up to 600 gallons of gas per minute to McConnell’s refueling fleet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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POL conducts daily preventative maintenance

Airman Angela Hall, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, drains water from a filter separator on an R-11 Mobile Fuel Vehicle during daily preventative maintenance Feb. 9, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During maintenance, impurities are removed from the tank and placed inside of a fuel reservoir where they are filtered for reuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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