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From Law School to Foreign Skies

Senior Airman Nicole Kleymenov, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen flew to Aviano to play key roles in providing air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Boom operator completes 500 combat missions

Tech. Sgt. Dwight Miller, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, recently achieved the milestone of 500 combat missions on his 15th deployment as a boom operator with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The day was just like any other during his 13 year career, except this time Miller reached a milestone few have ever neared by refueling a couple of F-16 Fighting Falcons. (Courtesy photo)
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Boom operator completes 500 combat missions

Tech. Sgt. Dwight Miller, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels an F-16 Fighting Falcon during his 15th deployment as a boom operator with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Miller completed his 500th combat mission on his deployment his, during his career Miller has refueled nearly every type of U.S. Air Force aircraft including bombers, cargo and fighters, as well as U.S. Navy, French, British, Germany, Australians, Saudi Arabians and Netherlands fighters. (Courtesy photo)
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Red Flag provides refined boom, instructor training

Tech. Sgt. Chris Yontz, 349th Air Refueling Squadron instructor boom operator, provides feedback to Senior Airman Luke Emery, 349th ARS boom operator, over the Nevada Test and Training Range, following an in-flight refueling during Red Flag-Nellis 18-1, Feb. 8, 2018. Emery is preparing to enter the Central Flight Instructor Course, a boom operator training milestone, held at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel de La Fé)
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Red Flag provides refined boom, instructor training

Senior Airman Luke Emery, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, uses a flashlight to read over boom operator checklist procedures prior to aerial refueling over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag-Nellis 18-1, Feb. 8, 2018. The 349th ARS deployed two full KC-135 Stratotanker crews to Nellis Air Force Base to practice combat maneuvers and provide aerial refueling capabilities throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Daniel de La Fé)
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Airman uses psychology work to help other Airmen, community

Tech. Sgt. Chelsey Thornhill, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator currently acting as 22nd Air Refueling Wing Complaints and Resolutions noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo after obtaining her master’s degree in community and trauma counseling. Thornhill decided to pursue a career in psychology because she wanted to make herself a better Airman to benefit herself and the Air Force. (Courtesy photo)
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Airman uses psychology work to help other Airmen, community

Tech. Sgt. Chelsey Thornhill, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator currently acting as 22nd Air Refueling Wing Complaints and Resolutions noncommissioned officer in charge, refuels a receiver aircraft in a KC-135 Stratotanker. In addition to her Air Force career, Thornhill also works as a psychologist. (Courtesy photo)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Two B-1 Lancers assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, fly in formation after receiving fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. The multi-mission B-1 is the backbone of America’s long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

A B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas pulls away from a KC-135 Statotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. The KC-135’s primary function is aerial refueling, but it can also be used for airlift and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent and boom operator, refuels a B-1 Lancer assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 14, 2017, while flying over Texas. Boom operators accomplish McConnell’s mission of air refueling by offloading fuel to incoming receivers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Boom operator reaches 5,000 flying hours

Tech. Sgt. Daniel McCrillis, 350th Air Refueling Squadron operations superintendent and boom operator, performs a preflight check Dec. 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The preflight check ensured that the crew and passengers were able to safely complete their mission while airborne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Hitting the right notes: singing boom operator inspires others

Airman 1st Class Julian Awari, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, sings the national anthem at a Kansas City Chiefs game Nov. 6, 2016 in Kansas City, Missouri. Awari has been singing since he was 6 years old, and has found ways to blend his hobby with his Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Thornbury)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, and his family pose for a photo in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A fini-flight is a member’s final flight with a unit or group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, covers his face while being sprayed with water Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz’s fini-flight is his last flight with the 22nd OG after more than 25 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, performs a pre-flight check in the boom pod before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-135 Stratotanker boom operators can pump thousands of pounds of fuel into other aircraft while flying thousands of feet above the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Michaela Slanchik)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, exits a KC-135 Stratotanker after his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Breitkreutz was greeted and hosed down with water by his family, friends and co-workers upon completion of his fini-flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, looks out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker during his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, over Kansas. As a boom operator, Breitkreutz was responsible for the safety of both aircraft during aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Breitkreutz, 22nd Operations Group superintendent and boom operator, climbs into a KC-135 Stratotanker before his fini-flight Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member’s time with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CMSgt Breitkreutz's fini-flight

Airmen watch a Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport take off after completing a touch-and-go Sept. 25, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. A touch-and-go is accomplished when an aircraft lands on a runway and immediately takes off again. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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349th ARS Airman earns spotlight performer

Senior Airman Kowan McFalls, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, poses with Col. Albert Miller, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, July 26, 2016, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McFalls received the spotlight performer for the week of April 25-29. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Bernal Del Agua)
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