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A KC-46 Pegasus aircraft conducts air-to-air refuel operations with a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., Sept. 9, 2020. The KC-46 is assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, K.S.. The 437th aircrew conducted the refuel as a part of an off-station trainer, OST, while delivering a collectively protected CONNEX, CPC, to Osan Air Force Base, South Korea to be tested during the base’s exercise, “Fight Tonight.” The delivery of the CPC was PACAF/ A3’s number 1 priority. An OST is used by flying squadron’s to train Airmen in unique environments that present different challenges than home station training. (Photo by Staff Sergeant Lance Valencia)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, hands Airman 1st Class Lamar Ellison, 22nd SFS patrolman, an accountability sheet Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Airmen at the armory issue approximately 200 items each day. This could range from any of the 12 different types of weapons systems or radios used while patrolling the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, clears an M249 light machine gun prior to storage in the armory Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each SFS member must perform clearing and arming procedures when coming on shift, receiving equipment or when they are returning weapons to the armory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, performs a function check on an M249 light machine gun Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Function checks must be performed at minimum once a month on each weapon to ensure all the equipment is working properly and that no malfunctions will occur while on duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell’s armory keeps the mission going

Airman 1st Class Brandon Holland, 22nd Security Forces Squadron armorer, reassembles an M249 light machine gun back together after performing a functionality check Sept. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Each SFS member turns in an Air Force Form 629 small arms hands receipt that states their eligibility and qualifications to handle any weapon the armory issues. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Labor Day Safety

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Loader transmission serviced

A 25K Cargo Loader is maintained at the Heavy Equipment Shop Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, a high-reach mechanized vehicle, is used to transport up to 25,000 pounds of cargo to military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, services a 25K Cargo Loader transmission Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The installation’s Heavy Equipment Shop maintains a fleet of 25 vehicles throughout the year in support of McConnell’s air refueling mission. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, prepares transmission fluid for a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader, with a deck height of 39 inches to 18 feet, 4 inches, provides Airmen with the capability to transport a maximum of 25,000 pounds of cargo to the installation’s KC-135 Stratotankers and KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Loader transmission serviced

Senior Airman Ian Boutwell, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintainer, inspects transmission fluid levels on a 25K Cargo Loader Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The loader’s transmission is serviced every 250 hours or once per year to ensure the success of McConnell’s operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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McConnell spouses receive scholarship

Brittni Haskett, left, and her husband, Staff Sgt. Richard Haskett III. (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell spouses receive scholarship

Johanna Tsubaki (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell spouses receive scholarship

Tierra Monroe (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell spouses receive scholarship

Tierra Monroe graduates from law enforcement basic training. (Courtesy photo)
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McConnell SOARS amidst pandemic

Pictured, from left, Capt. David Degroat, 350th Air Refueling Squadron deputy readiness chief, Capt. Austin Gainor, 350th ARS navigator, 1st Lt. Rico Hilliard, 350th ARS KC-135 pilot, and Senior Airman Kelsey Tillotson, 350th ARS in-flight refueling specialist, recently completed a multilateral exercise Sept. 2, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell provides critical Special Operations Air Refueling capabilities for MLATs, which are training missions that include multiple branches of the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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Safety powered through Innovation

Airman 1st Class Colton Walls, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, poses for a photo at the innovation lab Sep. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Walls submitted his idea for a rake-like invention through AFWERX, a program with the goal of fostering a culture of innovation within the Air Force. Walls’ invention is a metal rake-like object that allows Airmen to reach in, dislodge and remove jammed concrete and debris from asphalt recyclers while allowing Airmen to remain a safe distance away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class Chrishawna Thomas, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, holds an inspirational sign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of McConnell’s League of Extraordinary Airmen stood outside of the gates to show support to Team McConnell during National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Senior Airman Brian Whitcomb, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, right, and Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd HCOS medical technician, left, inspire members of Team McConnell Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. There were 13 members that stood at McConnell’s gates to ensure Airmen knew they are not alone during National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, and Airman 1st Class Chrishawna Thomas, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician, hold signs as a part of the “Don’t Give Up” campaign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The League of Extraordinary Airmen members stood at McConnell’s gates for approximately an hour and a half holding signs supporting the campaign and have more events planned for National Suicide Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Don’t Give Up Campaign

Airman 1st Class DeMario Morgan, 22nd Healthcare Operations Squadron medical technician, volunteers for the “Don’t Give Up” campaign Sept. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The campaign is focuses around suicide prevention and inspiring Team McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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