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Air refueling turns 100 years old

Three 91st Air Refueling Squadron KB-29Ps prepare to refuel the F-84Gs of the 31st Fighter Escort Wing during Operation Fox Peter One. (U.S. Air Force historical photo)
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Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

Tech. Sgt. Lucas Treat, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, carries engine covers in a KC-135 Stratotanker Apr. 8, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The deploying aircrew will fly a 16 hour direct flight to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The KC-135 has the capability of traveling 1,500 miles with 150,000 pounds of transfer fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

1st Lt. Julia Knapp, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, refers to her preflight checklist Apr. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A pilot must ensure aircraft systems and flight controls are mission ready to support rapid global mobility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

Aircrews’ cargo sits on a baggage pallet Apr. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A five-man team preloaded aircrews’ cargo onto the KC-135 Stratotanker, which allowed for the immediate departure of the deploying aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

Senior Airman Joshua Granados, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, carries his personal belongings to a KC-135 Stratotanker Apr. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In order to support ongoing air refueling operations, each aircraft was assigned a second augmented aircrew to take over operation of the aircraft during the second half of the flight to Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Bandits Lead Tanker Takeoff

Maj. Seth Paulsen, 349th Air Refueling Squadron chief of standards and evaluations, reviews the mission and egress plan prior to a preflight check Apr. 8, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Approximately half of the 349th squadron deployed to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, supporting air refueling operations to U.S. and allied partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell Welcomes KC-46 #21 to the Fleet!

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Pat Gallagher, Friends of McConnell director, present the key of the aircraft to Lt. Gen Thomas Sharpy, Headquarters Allied Command Transformation Capability Development deputy chief of staff, Jan. 10 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This is the 21st KC-46 Pegasus to be delivered to McConnell. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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McConnell Welcomes KC-46 #21 to the Fleet!

Lt. Gen Thomas Sharpy, Headquarters Allied Command Transformation Capability Development deputy chief of staff, poses alongside the aircrew that delivered McConnell’s 21st KC-46 Pegasus, Jan. 10 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell is slated to have a fleet of 36 KC-46’s that will lead the next generation of air refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

The empty cargo bay of a KC-135 Stratotanker waits to be loaded with gear and luggage for deployment to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Depending on fuel storage configuration, the KC-135 can carry up to 83,000 pounds of cargo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Lt. Col. Chris Power, 28th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron outgoing commander, welcomes new arrivals from the 350th ARS August 1, 2019, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The 28th EARS maintains a presence in the U.S. Air Forces Central Command area of responsibility, supporting U.S. and coalition aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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350th ARS Deploys to The Deid

Aircrew from the 350th Air Refueling Squadron are briefed outside of a KC-135 Stratotanker before their flight to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 22, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The aircrew deployed as part of the 350th ARSs new squadron deployment structure, which hasn’t been done in two decades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Skyler Combs)
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190320-F-XK483-0034

Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, refers to a technical order March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. New ideas, plans and processes are being created here at McConnell to help build the foundation for the KC-46 fleet that will spread throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0041

Staff Sgt. Christian Eads, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion specialist, removes a panel above a KC-46 Pegasus engine March 20, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The A-check team is responsible for conducting multiple operational tests to include lubricating landing gear, flight controls and engine components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0018

Airman Ty Roberts, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a screw on a KC-46 Pegasus wing panel March 20, 2019 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The panel was removed to access points to inspect and lubricate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0022

Staff Sgt. Ralph D’Ambrosio III, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus work manager, lubricates a forward trunnion bearing March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. It is estimated that the first A-check will be between 240 and 320 work hours based on initial training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0008

Airman Ty Roberts, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, removes a screw on a KC-46A Pegasus wing panel, while Staff Sgt. Benjamin Daley, 22nd MXS crew chief, holds the panel in place March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Maintenance Airmen performed the first A-check inspection on the Air Force’s first KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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190320-F-XK483-0013

Twenty-Second Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs perform an A-check on a KC-46A Pegasus March 20, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. A typical A-check is a 60-day maintenance inspection that focuses on the lubrication and inspection of critical aircraft components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Annual Awards Banquet 2018

Base Honor Guardsmen prepare to post the colors prior to the 2018 Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 13, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The annual awards banquet in a tradition that honors and celebrates Airmen who’ve performed exemplary service.
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Annual Awards Banquet 2018

Annual Award winners are recognized by Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Feb. 13, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The annual awards banquet in a tradition that honors and celebrates Airmen who’ve performed exemplary service.
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Annual Awards Banquet 2018

Annual Award winners are recognized by Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Feb. 13, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The annual awards banquet in a tradition that honors and celebrates Airmen who’ve performed exemplary service.
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