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Israeli Air Force visits Team McConnell

Lt. Col. Theodore Fisher, 344th Air Refueling Wing operations officer, introduces Brig. Gen. Nir Barkan, Israeli Air Force Chief of the Air Staff and Vice Commander, to the KC-46A Pegasus air refueling operator station during an in-flight tour from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas Dec. 8, 2020. The flight was an opportunity for the IAF to observe the operation and procedures of the KC-46 as well as training and maintenance of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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Israeli Air Force visits Team McConnell

Tech. Sgt. Matthew Wilson, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance section noncommisioned officer in charge, gives Israeli Air Force members a tour of the KC-46A Pegasus’ exterior during their visit Dec. 8, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The tour demonstrated aspects of training and maintenance of the KC-46 as well as its role in McConnell’s air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airfield Management protects the planes

Airman 1st Class Douglas Bosarge, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, performs a daily primary crash alert system check Dec. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The crash phone is used to call a list of agencies during a real-world emergency, which allows first responders to report to any ground or air emergency in a timely manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airfield Management protects the planes

Airman 1st Class Douglas Bosarge, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, picks up foreign object debris on the flightline Dec. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The airfield management team is required to conduct at least one visual inspections daily to prevent any hazards during aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airfield Management protects the planes

Airman 1st Class Douglas Bosarge, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, performs a visual inspection on the runway Dec. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. If foreign object debris or a concrete damage is found, it is reported to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron for repairs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Airfield Management protects the planes

Airman 1st Class Douglas Bosarge, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, radios the air traffic control tower prior to crossing the runway Dec. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Airfield Management shop is responsible for the maintenance of runways, lighting and integrity of the airfield, ensuring safe conditions for aircraft landings and departures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Chief Release

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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Chief Release

Col. Thad Middleton, 22nd Operations Group commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Lindsay Moon, 344th Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, after being told he was chosen to promote Dec. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell's two senior master sergeants were selected out of the eligible 2,763 in the Air Force. The selection rate for the 20E9 promotion cycle was 18.75%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Chief Release

Senior Master Sgt. Lindsay Moon, 344th Air Refueling Squadron superintendent, celebrates after being told of his promotion Dec. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell leadership surprised the two senior master sergeants, announcing their promotion to chief master sergeant. Only 518 seniors in the Air Force were selected to promote during the 20E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, congratulates Senior Master Sgt. Shanton Russell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, on his selection to promote Dec. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Two senior master sergeants were selected to promote to chief master sergeant at McConnell. This year, 518 out of the 2,763 eligible Airmen in the Air Force were selected to promote to chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Chief Release

Senior Master Sgt. Shanton Russell, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, laughs after he hears he was selected to promote Dec. 1, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Out of the 518 chief master sergeant selectees across the Air Force, two are stationed at McConnell. There was an 18.75% selection rate for this year's promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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The ones left behind: Beyond the Blue

(U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Nilsa Garcia)
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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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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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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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CATM ribbon cutting

Senior leaders of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing cut a ribbon during the opening of the new Combat Arms Training Facility Nov. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The firing range is a fully-enclosed facility which enables service members to train and qualify in an environment free of wind, rain and snow year-round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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CATM ribbon cutting

Senior leaders of the 22nd Air Refueling Wing shoot for the first time in the new Combat Arms Training Facility Nov. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The new $15 Million firing range ensures Airmen meet annual qualifications necessary to maintain marksmanship techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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CATM ribbon cutting

Col. Chesley Dycus, 22nd Air Refueling Wing vice commander, gives a speech about the new Combat Arms Training Facility Nov. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 16,400 square foot tactical range is will now enable the training of 28 personnel, increasing CATM’s capabilities to fuel the fight through combat-ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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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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