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From Ghana to Wichita: an Airman’s story

Airman 1st Class Samuel Nyamekye and Airman Mike Novelli, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron engineer assistants, map the floor plan of the 22nd CES compound buildings July 31, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Nyamekye, a native of the Republic of Ghana, was selected to receive a U.S. visa which enabled him to enlist in the Air Force and provide for his family. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Master sergeants save 4-year-old girl's life

[Left to right] Master Sgt. Randy Butler, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flightline production superintendent, Emma, 4, and her father Master Sgt. Jeremy Heitman, 22nd AMXS security manager, pose in front of the Heitman family pool Aug. 1, 2013, Derby, Kan. On July 27, Emma drowned in the pool and was revived by the two master sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Answering the call: refueling the Spirit

A B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber approaches the rear of a KC-135 Stratotanker in preparation to refuel during a training mission over Midwestern skies, Aug. 1, 2013. The B-2’s unique design has enabled it to travel into enemy territory without being detected by their radar to deploy ordinance. It is one of many aircraft McConnell’s tankers provide fuel to. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Maj. Gen. John F. Thompson, U.S. Air Force program executive officer for tankers, and Larry Lawson, Spirit AeroSystems president and CEO, stand in front of the cockpit of a KC-46A as the forward fuselage rollout begins July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. One hundred and seventy-nine KC-46As will replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet at a one-to-one ratio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard members observe elected officials and community guests at the KC-46A Forward Fuselage Rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. When the KC-46A reaches its operational status it will provide improved refueling capabilities to assist U.S., joint, allied and coalition forces and better support global humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Maj. Gen. John F. Thompson, U.S. Air Force program executive officer for tankers, and Larry Lawson, Spirit AeroSystems president and CEO, stand in front of the cockpit of a KC-46A as the forward fuselage rollout begins July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. One hundred and seventy-nine KC-46As will replace the aging KC-135 Stratotanker fleet at a one-to-one ratio. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard members observe elected officials and community guests at the KC-46A Forward Fuselage Rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. When the KC-46A reaches its operational status it will provide improved refueling capabilities to assist U.S., joint, allied and coalition forces and better support global humanitarian missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Larry Lawson, Spirit AeroSytsems president and CEO, presents production plans to guests of the KC-46A Forward Fuselage Rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. Approximately 200 people attended the revealing of the operations center section of the aircraft, which is slated to replace the Air Force’s leading air refueling platform, the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Larry Lawson, Spirit AeroSytsems president and CEO, presents production plans to guests of the KC-46A Forward Fuselage Rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. Approximately 200 people attended the revealing of the operations center section of the aircraft, which is slated to replace the Air Force’s leading air refueling platform, the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Spirit AeroSystems reveals the cockpit of a KC-46A at the KC-46A Forward Fuselage rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. The air refueling tanker was based on the Boeing 767 commercial airplane and will replace the Air Force’s aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Spirit rolls out KC-46A selection

Spirit AeroSystems reveals the cockpit of a KC-46A at the KC-46A Forward Fuselage rollout July 26, 2013, in Wichita, Kan. The air refueling tanker was based on the Boeing 767 commercial airplane and will replace the Air Force’s aging fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Donation to library sparks plans

A recent donation from Webster University to the base library has revived a once-shelved project to expand the Reading Garden Pavilion, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The library staff are planning to use the funds to add seats for an outdoor classroom and plant new vegetation among other improvements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Donation to library sparks plans

A recent donation from Webster University to the base library has revived a once-shelved project to expand the Reading Garden Pavilion, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The library staff are planning to use the funds to add seats for an outdoor classroom and plant new vegetation among other improvements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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The Divas

Senior Airman Roslyn Longmire, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, holds a poster alongside Airman 1st Class Matthew Hammond, 22nd Contracting Squadron contracting administrator, in remembrance of her mother and aunt who have lost their lives to cancer at the Relay for Life of Derby July 12, 2013, Derby Kan. RFL is an overnight fundraiser where participants honor the lives of people who fought cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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The Divas

Senior Airman Roslyn Longmire, 384th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, holds a poster alongside Airman 1st Class Matthew Hammond, 22nd Contracting Squadron contracting administrator, in remembrance of her mother and aunt who have lost their lives to cancer at the Relay for Life of Derby July 12, 2013, Derby Kan. RFL is an overnight fundraiser where participants honor the lives of people who fought cancer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Crew chiefs reveal commander aircraft

Staff Sgt. Anthony Calderone, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, and Senior Airman Jonathan Cameron, 22nd AMXS assistant dedicated crew chief, removed tape to reveal the new wing commander’s name on the Wing KC-135 Stratotanker, May 31, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Col. Ricky Rupp relinquished command of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing to Col. Joel Jackson during a change of command ceremony held on base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Cleared for takeoff

Team McConnell leadership cuts the ribbon to re-open the West runway May 29, 2013, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The West runway recently underwent a year long, $46 million renovation that included new lights, an instrument landing system and improved taxiways. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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McConnell recognizes Memorial Day

Col. Charles Carlton, 22nd Medical Group commander, speaks about taking time to remember fallen service members and their families on Memorial Day, May 27, 2013 at the Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery, Wichita, Kan. Hundreds of area residents attended the 55th Annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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McConnell recognizes Memorial Day

Senior Airman Blaise Ruff, Airman 1st Class Christopher Frerichs and Senior Airman Joshua Martin, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Honor Guard members, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., perform a rifle sequence commonly known as the seven-gun, three-volley salute at the 55th Annual Memorial Day observance May 27, 2013, at Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery, Wichita, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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McConnell recognizes Memorial Day

McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Honor Guard members from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing stand at attention during a ceremony at the 55th Annual Memorial Day observance at Resthaven Mortuary and Cemetery May 27, 2013, Wichita, Kan. Honor Guard members posted colors, performed a seven-gun, three-volley salute and Taps during the ceremony to commemorate U.S. service members who died in our nation's service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jess Lockoski)
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