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Senior Leadership poses for a photo with McConnell's two chief master sergeant selects Dec. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Air Force officials selected 518 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeants during the 20E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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A dream to commission comes to fruition

Tech. Sgt. Nathan Zachary, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron cargo movement noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo Nov. 20, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Zachary selected to commission by Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass as part of the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program-A. The program enables senior leaders to directly select talented enlisted members who exhibit exceptional performance to commission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Virtual 3rd Quarterly Awards

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, celebrate the winners of the 22nd ARW 3rd quarter awards.
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Know the signs: Domestic Violence Awareness

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month. Do you know the signs of an abusive relationship? If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, the following resources can help. McConnell AFB Family Advocacy Program (Local):316-759-5768 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Military One Source: 1-800-342-9647
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Breaking the ice

Airmen from the 22nd Maintenance Squadron de-ice the wings of a KC-46A Pegasus using Global GL1800 de-ice trucks Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The de-icing process demands coordination between aircrews, marshallers and de-ice truck operators to ensure the safety of Airmen and the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Breaking the ice

Senior Airman Thomas Hawkins, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, sprays the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus from a Global GL1800 de-ice basket Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The de-icers spray a mixture of water and propylene glycol to strip away accumulated ice from the aircraft, making them flight-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Breaking the ice

Ice builds up on the wing of a KC-46A Pegasus Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Accumulated ice poses many problems in aircraft operations. Routine de-icing in the winter months is a mission essential function of the 22nd Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Breaking the ice

Senior Airman Thomas Hawkins, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, controls a Global GL1800 de-ice basket Oct. 28, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Aircraft de-icing is a special duty assignment that recruits maintenance Airmen from various sections during the winter months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Team McConnell takes the KC-46 on its first extended mission

Members of Team McConnell fly a KC-46A Pegasus above another KC-46 during an extended mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region on Oct. 23, 2020. This was the first time the KC-46 had flown an extended a self-sustained mission into the region. Overall, the crew was able to offload approximately half a million gallons of fuel to 87 aircraft during their two week mission to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Clay Wonders)
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Youth Center Closure

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Youth Center will be closed this week (Oct 19-23) as a precautionary measure. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Youth Center closure

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Youth Center will be closed today, Friday, 16 October as a precautionary measure. We apologize for any inconvenience.
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A U.S. Air Force KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas refuels U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles from the 67th Fighter Squadron while participating in Exercise WestPac Rumrunner, out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 16, 2020.This was the first time the 18th Wing conducted KC-46 air refueling operations of Kadena Air Base F-15s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Daniel E. Fernandez)
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Air Force Surgeon General visits McConnell’s medical facilities

Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg (right), U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski (left), Medical Enlisted Force chief, are briefed by Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical medicine technician, on the uses of the Anti-Gravity treadmill located in the 22nd Medical Group physical therapy clinic Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the visit, Hogg toured the 22nd Medical Group facilities and connected with Team McConnell Airmen about their contribution to the 22nd ARW’s global mobility mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, uses the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker to transfer fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird Oct. 15, 2020, through the skies of New Mexico. The KC-135 passed off fuel to the Thunderbirds, allowing for a quick, non-stop route between destinations. ((U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

A KC-135 Stratotanker passes fuel to an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird Oct. 15, 2020, through the skies of New Mexico. The demonstration team was headed to Fort Worth, Texas, for the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show from. The air show is scheduled for Oct. 17-18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

A pilot of an F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird waves to Tech. Sgt. Bobby Jones, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020 through the skies of New Mexico. The Thunderbirds, the Air Force’s premier aerial demonstration team, were en route to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell refuels the Thunderbirds over New Mexico skies

An F-16 Fighting Falcon Thunderbird flies through New Mexico skies after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020. The traditional multirole fighter aircraft has a limited range due to the smaller airframe and requires aerial refueling support to reach further distances. Capable of traveling speeds up to 1,500 miles per hour, they can burn up to 8,000 pounds of fuel at low altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Staff Sgt. Alex Esquibel, 350th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist, postitions the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom to refuel the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-135 delivered 28,000 pounds of fuel to six Thunderbirds who were en route to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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350th ARS refuels the fight

Maj. Bradley Sutton, Air Force Flight Standards Agency Advanced Instrument School commandant, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 15, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crew made a round-trip flight to New Mexico where they refueled the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” on their way to the Bell Fort Worth Alliance Air Show in Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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