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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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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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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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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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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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Labor Day Safety

(U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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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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Airmen perform first Reserve-lead KC-46 cargo load mission

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, prepares for takeoff Aug. 21, 2020, at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The KC-46 was part of the first 931st Air Refueling Wing-lead cargo mission which helped offload more than 11,000 pounds of pallets to four locations worldwide in six days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Airmen perform first Reserve-lead KC-46 cargo load mission

Senior Airman Madison Doherty, 924th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and load master, directs an a military aircraft cargo loader, before it offloads a pallet onto a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, Aug. 20, 2020, Andersen Air Base, Guam. Doherty was part of the first 931st Air Refueling Wing-lead KC-46 cargo load mission that stopped at four locations in six days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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Airmen perform first Reserve-lead KC-46 cargo load mission

Senior Airman Madison Doherty, 924th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator and load master, unfolds a cargo hold barrier on the front load door of a KC-46A Pegasus assigned the 22nd Air Refueling Wing Aug. 20, 2020, at Andersen Air Base, Guam. Doherty was part of the first 931st Air Refueling Wing-lead KC-46 cargo load mission that stopped at four locations in six days, and loaded more than 11,000 pounds of pallets worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Abigail Klein)
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