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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Wurz, 931st Maintenance Squadron aerospace maintenance technician, uses a two-way radio during Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. Lethal Stack simulates a high-threat environment where McConnell Airmen prove they can operate and sustain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

Team McConnell Airmen participate in Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. Lethal Stack trains McConnell Airmen to operate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) and communication-degraded conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

Team McConnell Airmen participate in Exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. Lethal Stack is a multi-day exercise that simulates real-world conflicts to evaluate McConnell’s ability to provide support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Team McConnell tests their lethality in Exercise Lethal Stack

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off over tent city during exercise Lethal Stack at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, May 6, 2025. The weeklong exercise tested units’ ability to deploy, generate aircraft and operate within a contested environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
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Team McConnell Airmen refuel a KC-46A Pegasus after performing an aerial exercise at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 30, 2025. Team McConnell hosted a KC-46 Weapons System Council (WSC), which concluded with an exercise featuring KC-46s from multiple visiting bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, administers the Oath of Enlistment to Senior Airman Kaden Parravano, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, in a KC-46 over the Midwestern United States, April 30, 2025. Parravano re-enlisted in the Air Force for six more years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Maj. Lindsey Pritchett, 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus pilot, operates a KC-46 over the Midwestern United States, April 30, 2025. Team McConnell hosted the KC-46 Weapons System Council (WSC), which concluded with an exercise featuring KC-46’s from multiple visiting bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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From left, Capt. Cody Nelson, 22nd Operations Support Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, Maj. Lindsey Pritchett, 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A pilot, and Capt. Sullivan Brakefield, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pilot, operate a KC-46 over the Midwestern United States, April 30, 2025. Team McConnell hosted a KC-46 Weapons System Council (WSC) covering a variety of topics, including the latest tactical advancements for the jet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Tech. Sgt. Jason Belcher, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 instructor, provides instruction to Senior Airman Dominic Petrone, 373rd TRS Detachment 8 student, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. Hard hats are required when working inside the engine of a KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Tech. Sgt. Jason Belcher, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 instructor, points out a part to be inspected by Senior Airman Dominic Petrone, 373rd TRS Detachment 8 student, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. The Mission Ready Airman course offered at the technical school provides hands-on experience with real KC-46A Pegasus components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Senior Airman Dominic Petrone, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 student, inspects the engine for a KC-46A Pegasus at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. The engine is kept inside the schoolhouse to be used by instructors and students for training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Senior Airman Frank Sanchez, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 student, uses a breaker-bar at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. A breaker-bar provides leverage to loosen tight bolts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Senior Airman Frank Sanchez, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 student, works on a KC-46A Pegasus engine at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. The Mission Ready Airman course offered at the technical school is 54 days long and teaches students their role as KC-46 crew chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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Detachment 8 – where KC-46 crew chiefs are born

Senior Airman Javier Delara, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 student, works on a KC-46A Pegasus engine at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, April 10, 2025. Delara is enrolled in the Mission Ready Airmen course to learn how to be a KC-46A Pegasus crew chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening

Baseball players at the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game stand for the national anthem in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard presented the colors, and the 349th Air Refueling Squadron performed a flyover in celebration of opening day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening

Spectators at the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game stand for the national anthem in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. Over 5,800 people attended the opening day game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron at McConnell Air Force Base flies over the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. In addition to the flyover, McConnell’s base honor guard presented the colors in celebration of opening day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening

The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard presents the colors at the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. The Wind Surge played their first game in Wichita in 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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McConnell performs KC-46 flyover for Wichita Wind Surge opening

The McConnell Air Force Base honor guard prepares to present the colors at the Wichita Wind Surge opening day game in Wichita, Kansas, April 9, 2025. Base honor guardsmen complete a two-week training course to learn the basics including presenting the colors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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From left, Tech. Sgt. Nathan Janzer, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems craftsman, and Tech. Sgt. Darryan Lane, 22nd MXS aircraft fuel systems shift lead, prepare a KC-46A Pegasus fuel cell for removal at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 7, 2025. Aircraft fuel systems Airmen are responsible for inspecting fuel cells and tanks for corrosion, cell deterioration and other foreign objects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
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