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Metals tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, welds a repair metal piece onto the frame of a mobile aircraft generator July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen from metals technology use a metal inert gas welder to secure repair metal pieces into place in order to support the integrity of the frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a power shear to cut a piece a metal July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen develop, equip and sustain mission-ready Airmen, aircraft and their materials and equipment. These Airmen repair an array of equipment, from aerospace ground equipment to aircraft and vehicle parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, positions a C-clamp on a mobile aircraft generator July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Powell was using the clamp to hold the repair piece in place prior to welding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, verifies the measurement of a damaged area to repair a mobile aircraft generator July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen machine and fabricate parts and repair items in order to fulfill their mission of maintaining equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, uses a grinder to remove excess metal July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The grinder allows Airmen to make precision cuts on metal. The grinder also enables Airmen to get their measurements within one-sixteenths of an inch of space needed to fix equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Senior Airman Jay Powell, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technology journeyman, starts an oxygen acetylene torch July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The torch mixes compressed oxygen with acetylene gases to produce temperatures high enough to make metal malleable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Metals Tech brings the Heat

Flames from an oxygen acetylene torch soften the steel frame on a mobile aircraft generator July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Metals technology Airmen use heat to manipulate the steel frame to its original form to support the stability of the frame. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Rain or Shine, We're on the Line

After heavy rains, a KC-46A Pegasus sits on the flightline July 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing is home to KC-46 and KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, two of three tankers used to support aerial refueling operations in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Maintaining Readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Summit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, secures a chafe wrap on a self-generating nitrogen cart July 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Summit was ensuing that the self-generating nitrogen cart was working properly by changing the hydraulic filter and securing the nitrogen cart components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maintaining Readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Summit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects wiring on a self-generating nitrogen cart July 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Nitrogen carts are capable of producing approximately 4400 psi the pneumatic servicing for tires on aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd Communications Squadron Change of Command

Lt. Col. Shannon Cummins, right, 22nd Communications Squadron outgoing commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After two years at McConnell, Cummins’ next duty station is Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, where he will be an instructor at the Air Command Staff College. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd Communications Squadron Change of Command

Lt. Col. Shannon Cummins, 22nd Communications Squadron outgoing commander, is presented the Meritorious Service Medal by his wife Sarah and son Gavin, July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forced who distinguished themselves by outstanding noncombat meritorious achievement or service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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22nd Communications Squadron Change of Command

Lt. Col. James Hannon, right, 22nd Communications Squadron incoming commander, accepts command during a change of command ceremony July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The change of command ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes the transfer of authority between leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maintaining Readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Summit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, inspects a bolt on a self-generating nitrogen cart July 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE Airmen are responsible for maintaining flightline equipment for the 41 aircraft assigned to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maintaining Readiness

Staff Sgt. Christopher Vetsch, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, assembles a 30-ton tripod jack July 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Vetsch’s job was to disassemble the tripod jack to ensure there was no corrosion and keep the equipment running. Tripod jacks are used to lift of aircraft off the ground to perform maintenance and operational checks on landing gear components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maintaining Readiness

Senior Airman Nicholas Summit, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, screws a bolt into a self-generating nitrogen cart July 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AGE has a total of 70 Airmen that are responsible for providing all hydraulic, pneumatic and power support equipment for servicing aircraft on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Maintenance Airmen visit WSU’s National Institute for Aviation Research

Members from Team McConnell’s 22nd Maintenance Squadron fabrications flight, tour Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research June 30, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas. This opportunity allowed Airmen from the fabrications flight to see NIAR in action, performing nondestructive inspection on multiple aircraft including the B-1 Lancer, F/A-18 Hornet and F-35 Lighting II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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AFVA No Drone Zone

AFVA No Drone Zone
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Fourth of July Safety Tips

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Master Sgt. Curtis Nailor, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron customer support section chief, reflects on unity and the importance of having difficult conversations about racism June 29, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As racial disparities continue to plague the nation, Nailor asks that Americans come together and take action to combat racism. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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