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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman enters the dining facility Dec. 12, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the JASDF from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited McConnell to enhance their understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46 Pegasus, emphasizing alert and refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Airman 1st Class Cody Pallasigui, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, coordinates the refueling of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-46A with a JASDF Airman, following the aircraft’s landing at McConnell Air Force Base Dec. 11, 2024. McConnell Airmen have been interacting with JASDF since 2018, exchanging perspectives, information and best practices for a range of KC-46 operations, missions and maintenance practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force KC-46A prepares to land at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 11, 2024. The JASDF aircraft flew from Miho Air Base, Japan, to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and then to McConnell. This is a continuation of the interaction between McConnell AFB and the JASDF, exchanging perspectives, information and best practices for a range of KC-46 operations, missions and maintenance practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Col. Aaron Strode, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Deputy Commander, greets a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airman on the flight line Dec. 11, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the JASDF from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited McConnell to enhance their understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46 Pegasus, emphasizing alert and refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Japanese and U.S. Airmen pause for a photo Dec. 11, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited McConnell to enhance their understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46 Pegasus, emphasizing alert and refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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Fueling a Partnership: Japan and U.S. Airmen Exchange Air Refueling Knowledge

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen discuss maintenance operations Dec. 12, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Members of the JASDF from the 405th Air Refueling Squadron, Miho Air Base, Japan, visited McConnell to enhance their understanding and operational readiness with the KC-46 Pegasus, emphasizing alert and refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman William Lunn)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Heath Frye, 22nd Mission Support Group commander, gains command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The passing of the guideon is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd Mission Support Group out-bound commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Command was relinquished to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. The ceremony is a time-honored tradition that symbolizes a transfer of authority. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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22nd MSG change of command

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks during a 22nd Mission Support Group Change of Command June 17, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the ceremony, Col. Robert Kelly, 22nd MSG out-bound commander, relinquished command to Col. Heath Frye, 22nd MSG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander prepares to board a C-37 Gulfstream Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyons visited Team McConnell to be briefed on current tanker operations with the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46 Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander congratulates Senior Airman Alexandra Garcia, 22nd Operations Support Squadron airfield management journeyman, Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Garcia was one of eight members of Team McConnell coined by Lyons and recognized as an outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander visits the 350th Air Refueling Squadron Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyons met with leadership and Airmen to discuss McConnell’s aerial refueling capabilities and their support of the U.S. TRANSCOM mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

General Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander congratulates Capt. Dariel Baker, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46A Pegasus pilot, Mar. 4, 2021 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Baker was one of eight members of Team McConnell coined by Lyons and recognized as an outstanding Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, walks through the wing headquarters building during a tour at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Mar. 4, 2021. During the visit, Lyons was briefed on the installation’s aerial refueling capabilities that stand readily available for USTRANSCOM support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Maj. Charlie McNelley, 931st Air Refueling Wing instructor pilot, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McNelley was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Staff Sgt. Jonathan Spaeth, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Spaeth was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, coins Master Sgt. Everett Smith, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron programs manager, Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Smith was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, highlights Master Sgt. Everett Smith, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron programs manager, during a visit to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Mar. 4, 2021. Smith was one of eight members of Team McConnell to be coined by Lyons during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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USTRANSCOM commander visits McConnell

Members of Team McConnell’s 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wing’s leadership, salute a C-37 Gulfstream as U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, arrives Mar. 4, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Lyon’s visited Team McConnell to gain further insight on the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-46A Pegasus as well as, how the tankers are able to help support USTRANSCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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McConnell showcases capabilities to AMC leaders

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, AMC command chief, are briefed by Master Sgt. Brenton Dube, 931st Maintenance Squadron fuels systems repair craftsman, on the KC-46 Pegasus fuel system Feb. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Van Ovost and Kruzelnick also had the opportunity to see the KC-46 boom and learn how the aircraft is able to pass fuel to other airframes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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