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Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen, assigned to the 350th Air Refueling Squadron AFE, pose for a group photo at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE Airmen provide and position safety equipment to allow aircrew members to accomplish their mission and come home safely. (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Leaders from the community and base officials cut a ribbon to celebrate the KC-46 military construction projects completion Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In total, 16 projects were part of the $267 million in construction for the new weapons system set to arrive in spring 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks at the KC-46 MILCON projects ribbon cutting Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Sixteen projects allowed McConnell to prepare for the future of air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell completes $267 million KC-46 construction

Sen. Jerry Moran of Kansas speaks at the KC-46 military construction projects ribbon cutting Oct. 16, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In total, 16 projects were part of the $267 million in construction for the new weapons system set to arrive in spring 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Mobility Guardian

Capt. Aaron Cho (left) and Capt. Jared MacNaught, both pilots from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., fly a KC-135 Stratotanker into a visual approach during Exercise Mobility Guardian, while flying over Yakima, Wash., Aug. 3, 2017. More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners converged on the state of Washington in support of Mobility Guardian. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic, contested environments. Mobility Guardian is Air Mobility Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for the Mobility Air Forces to train with joint and international partners in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. The exercise is designed to sharpen Airmen’s skills in support of combatant commander requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
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Mobility Guardian

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., during Exercise Mobility Guardian while flying over Yakima, Wash., Aug. 3, 2017. More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners converged on the state of Washington in support of Mobility Guardian. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic, contested environments. Mobility Guardian is Air Mobility Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for the Mobility Air Forces to train with joint and international partners in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. The exercise is designed to sharpen Airmen’s skills in support of combatant commander requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
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Mobility Guardian

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Potter, crew chief, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McConnell, K.S., inspects a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Mobility Guardian, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 5, 2017. More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners converged on the state of Washington in support of Mobility Guardian. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic contested environments. Mobility Guardian is Air Mobility Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for the Mobility Air Forces to train with joint and international partners in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. The exercise is designed to sharpen Airmen's skills in support of combatant commander requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracie I. Lee)
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Mobility Guardian

Aircrew members from the 349th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., talk with maintainers from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., about aircraft details during Exercise Mobility Guardian, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 3, 2017. More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners converged on the state of Washington in support of Mobility Guardian. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic, contested environments. Mobility Guardian is Air Mobility Command's premier exercise, providing an opportunity for the Mobility Air Forces to train with joint and international partners in airlift, air refueling, aeromedical evacuation and mobility support. The exercise is designed to sharpen Airmen’s skills in support of combatant commander requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Clayton Cupit)
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Operation Linebacker II

Retired Col. Peter Giroux, a B-52 pilot and POW, poses for a photo Dec. 19, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Giroux was taken as a prisoner of war by the North Vietnamese on December 22, 1972.Giroux was eventually returned to flying status and returned to B-52’s aircraft again serving as a Aircraft commander, flight commander and instructor pilot. His last assignment was at McConnell Air Force Base as the director of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jenna K. Caldwell)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A B-52 Stratofortress soars above Minnesota enroute to Polar Roar, July, 31, 2016. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

Airman 1st Class Brandon Divins, 349th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, refuels a B-52 Stratofortress above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission held in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, July 31, 2016. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s provided a non-stop flight for two B-52s to participate in Polar Roar, a mission held in the Arctic Circle. Polar Roar included three non-stop, simultaneous strategic bomber routes. The B-52s and B-2 Spirits demonstrated the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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McConnell KC-135s refuel B-52s

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-52 Stratofortress, above Minnesota, July 31, 2016. Four of McConnell's KC-135s assisted in refueling two B-52s to reach Polar Roar. Polar Roar is a mission in the Arctic Circle that demonstrates the ability to provide a flexible and vigilant long-range global-strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Thornbury)
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