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22nd MDG begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The 22nd Medical Group began administering its initial round of COVID-19 vaccines Jan. 19, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The limited number of vaccines available are currently being administered through a phased approach starting with medical personnel, first responders and essential personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Maintaining the maintainers

Ray, a German shepherd, poses for a photo Jan. 15, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ray was brought to the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron for "Puppy Friday", which a morale initiative is created by the AMXS first sergeants to reduce stress and increase morale. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Maintaining the maintainers

Airmen from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron play with Ray, a German shepherd, Jan. 19, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The maintenance career field has its challenges so taking a moment to interact with an animal can help boost emotional well-being and social support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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Martin Luther King Jr. birthday commemoration

Senior Master Sgt. Francis Mitokpe, 22nd Civil Engineering Operations flight superintendent, poses for a photo Jan. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. At a young age Mitokpe came to the United Sates with hopes of achieving the American dream after reading Martin Luther King junior’s “I have a dream” speech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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22nd ARW conducts readiness exercise

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on the flightline during a readiness exercise Jan. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Exercises are designed to test Team McConnell’s rapid mobility capabilities and their ability to generate aircraft within minutes of being notified of a mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW conducts readiness exercise

Alert vehicles transport KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew past a KC-46A Pegasus and into an entry control point during a readiness exercise Jan. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen assigned to the 22nd Security Forces Squadron, manning the entry point, tested response procedures during the exercise to evaluate readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd ARW conducts readiness exercise

A transport vehicle, carrying KC-135 Stratotanker alert crew members, drives towards an entry control point during a readiness exercise Jan. 14, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Alert crews are responsible for preparing to take off in a moment’s notice to test their response, procedures and to increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Feeding the force

Staff Sgt. Shane Reeger, 22nd maintenance Squadron communications navigation craftsman, pours syrup on a pancake Jan. 13, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m., approximately 200 Airmen received a free breakfast. This event was created to boost morale for maintainers who often times work long shifts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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ScriptCenter helping patients with 24/7 prescription refills

McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, is the first base to install the newest version of ScriptCenter as of December 2020. The machine allows all active duty, retirees and dependents to pick up prescription refills 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell first to use modified hydraulic portable test stand on KC-46

Master Sgt. Joel Trevino, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment production superintendent, oversees the operation of a newly modified hydraulic portable test stand during a KC-46A Pegasus flight control test Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Trevino is currently creating operating guidelines for future use, teaching several KC-46 technicians, across the Air Force, how to effectively use the stand. McConnell was the first to connect and operate the equipment with the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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McConnell first to use modified hydraulic portable test stand on KC-46

Senior Airman Steven Stott, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic journeyman, connects a hose from a newly modified hydraulic portable test stand to a KC-46A Pegasus’ external hydraulic pressure connection Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. While testing the stand, maintenance Airmen were successfully able to filter the aircraft’s hydraulic system and ensure the flight controls operated properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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McConnell first to use modified hydraulic portable test stand on KC-46

Staff Sgt. Lenzy Lewis, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, observes the interior of a newly modified hydraulic portable test stand Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The stand has been equipped with new parts and flow regulators needed to efficiently provide pressure to the KC-46A Pegasus, allowing Airmen to test the flight controls while the aircraft is immobile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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McConnell first to use modified hydraulic portable test stand on KC-46

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Stewart, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment technician, watches an air bleed tube sight on a hydraulic portable test stand Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tube sight provides a visual indication of when the operator needs to initially release air from the system, preventing damage to the stand and the aircraft. This is the first time the newly modified test stand has been used on a KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Staff Sgt. J. Brannon Dubose, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus hydraulic systems craftsman, hand-pumps hydraulic fluid into a KC-46 Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Due to the contamination, the skydrol in the aircraft was replaced in order to ensure the prolonged use of the aircraft for future air refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Staff Sgt. J. Brannon Dubose, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus hydraulic systems craftsman, connects a hose to a drum containing skydrol, hydraulic fluid used for the KC-46, Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Hydraulic systems Airmen drained and replaced the aircraft’s fluid due to a contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Hydraulic systems Airmen service KC-46

Senior Airman Ryan Fugit and Senior Airman Steven Scott, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron hydraulic journeymen, drain skydrol, specialized hydraulic fluid, from a KC-46A Pegasus’ center hydraulic system reservoir Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The skydrol was drained into a 55-gallon drum to flush contaminated liquid after a gear swing, a method used to cycle fluid in an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Airmen perform KC-46 gear swing

Senior Airman Cuong Nguyen, 931st Maintenance Squadron aero repair crew chief journeyman, observes a main jack while it lowers after a KC-46A Pegasus gear swing Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Pressure gauges are located on the KC-46 jacks to provide a visual guide for maintainers to ensure the equipment is within safe parameters during use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Airmen perform KC-46 gear swing

Airmen, assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Squadron, lower a KC-46A Pegasus Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The two-man procedure required one Airmen to watch and regulate the pressure, while the other maneuvered the ram lock, ensuring the aircraft descended safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Airmen perform KC-46 gear swing

Tech. Sgt. Dylan Pratt, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aero repair crew chief craftsman, and Senior Airman Jeremiah Cooper, 22nd MXS repair crew chief journeyman, operate a tail jack after a gear swing Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. To ensure the safety of future aerial refueling missions, a gear swing was performed to prepare the aircraft for a hydraulic fluid change. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MXS Airmen perform KC-46 gear swing

Senior Airman Dakota Medlin, 931st Maintenance Squadron aero repair crew chief journeyman, rotates a ram lock on a KC-46A Pegasus jack Jan. 7, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Medlin lowered the main wing jack by rotating the ram lock, a part that increases the safety of the operator and ensures the aircraft does not descend further than the lock’s location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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