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DFAC supports wing operational readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Farrin Santana, 931st Force Support Squadron food service apprentice, prepares meals during the Operational Readiness Inspection Aug. 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd FSS dining facility team packaged 32 boxed lunches and served hot meals throughout the day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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DFAC supports wing operational readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Dyves Martin, 22nd Force Support Squadron food service shift lead, builds boxed meals for alert force personnel during the Operational Readiness Inspection Aug. 19, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The exercise is a four day performance-based readiness evaluation used to assess McConnell’s ability to generate aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Colonel Farkas Biography Photo

Colonel Farkas Biography Photo
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Airman becomes U.S. citizen

Airman 1st Class Edgar Barcenas Zumaya, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, poses for a photo with proof of citizenship after a naturalization ceremony Aug. 7, 2020 at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Barcenas Zumaya was joined by 50 people, representing 10 other countries around the globe, who also became U.S. citizens during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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Airman becomes U.S. citizen

Airman First Class Edgar Barcenas Zumaya, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron, water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, recites the Oath of Allegiance during a naturalization ceremony Aug. 7, 2020 at Wichita State University, Wichita, Kansas. Barcenas Zumaya and other service members who are serving or have served in the U.S. armed forces may be eligible to apply for naturalization under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Stai)
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LAIRCM testing for the KC-46

Tech. Sgt. Spencer Balint, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron laser safety officer, fires a laser into the Large Aircraft Infrared Counter-Measures system aboard the KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The laser fires into the LAIRCM to test the operational capabilities and its ability to detect infrared missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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LAIRCM testing for the KC-46

The Large Aircraft Infrared Counter-Measures system is attached to the underside of the KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The LAIRCM is a defense system for large transport aircraft that combines missile warning and infrared laser jammer systems to protect aircraft from infrared guided missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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McConnell welcomes privatized housing resident advocate

Mr. Robert Wagner, 22nd Wing Staff Agencies privatized housing resident advocate, bridges the gap between privatized housing and military residents Aug. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Department of the Air Force established these advocates after the signing of the Military Housing Privatization Initiative Tenant Bill of Rights, ensuring on-base residents are receiving quality housing. There are 59 Air Force installations receiving advocates to help ensure proper treatment of military families living on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Eric Deravin V, Survice Engineering Company non-destructive testing equipment technician, inserts a body armor plate into an x-ray machine Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The x-ray inspects body armor plates for cracks and defects in order to qualify them for use in combat zones. Plates that fail the inspection are used for training purposes or destroyed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Derrius Jones, Survice Engineering Company non-destructive testing equipment technician, unwraps a new body armor plate Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB was identified as the regional hub for NDTE inspections and have inspected more than 32,000 plates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Airman 1st Class Mikah Douglas, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, reviews a packing list for inspected body armor plates returning to Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB has been selected to serve as a regional hub for six surrounding installations to provide quality control measures deploying the equipment to combat zones overseas operations overseas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Non-Destructive Test Equipment Inspections

Dominic Dugo II, Survice Engineering Company non-destructive testing equipment technician, packages body armor plates Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB was selected as the hub to serve six regional installations to inspect all body armor plates. Once the plates are approved and packaged, they are returned to their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Exercise Jaded Thunder

A 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, taxis the runway after disengaging a mobile aircraft arresting system Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell AFB successfully qualified to provide emergency divert support during Exercise Jaded Thunder 2020. Jaded Thunder is a multi-national joint exercise where units train on tactical aerial combat operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Exercise Jaded Thunder

Capt. Henry “Tank” Martin, 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, engages the mobile aircraft arresting system Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MAAS was tested to qualify McConnell AFB as the alternate runway for inflight emergencies for assets supporting the multi-national joint exercise Jaded Thunder 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Exercise Jaded Thunder

Tech. Sgt. Jonnathan Montilla, 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Unit from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, aircraft arresting system noncommissioned officer in charge, and Staff Sgt. Bryce Conkle, 820th RED HORSE electrical power production craftsman, steadies the band to a mobile aircraft arresting system to reduce wind sway Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MAAS is capable of stopping small scale aircraft equipped with an arresting hook during emergency situations. MAAS can stop aircraft between 990 to 1,200 feet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Exercise Jaded Thunder

A mobile aircraft arresting system is prepared to be tested by two 77th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, Aug. 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MAAS prevents tail-hooked enabled aircraft from overrunning the runway during takeoff and landing emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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Super Guppy visits McConnell

NASA’s Super Guppy takes off Aug. 11, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The Super Guppy’s cargo area is 25 feet wide, 25 feet tall and 111 feet long, enabling the aircraft to carry items that might otherwise be impossible to ship via land or sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela R. Slanchik)
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Adapt and overcome: Log planners enable McConnell deployments

Airman 1st Class Maria Andrews, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment apprentice, clears an M-4 prior to issue Aug. 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. After an official deployment tasking is assigned, Airmen begin the process of collecting all mandatory equipment dependent on the deployment location. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Adapt and overcome: Log planners enable McConnell deployments

Airman 1st Class Angel Evans, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment apprentice, issues mobility equipment Aug. 7, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen tasked to deploy during the COVID-19 pandemic have increased protective measures during out processing in addition to the standard collection of their equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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Fire station 1

Firetrucks await an emergency call outside Fire Station 1 Aug. 4, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s fire department is staffed with 15 firefighters at all times to ensure that all of Team McConnell is safe 24/7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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