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Virtual 4th Quarterly Awards

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Melissa Royster, 22nd ARW command chief, celebrate the winners of the 22nd ARW 4th quarter awards.
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22nd OSS Airman STEP promotes to technical sergeant

Staff Sgt. Ariel Coleman, 22nd Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource management NCO-in charge, poses with 22nd Air Refueling Wing leadership and family after being immediately promoted to Technical Sergeant Sept. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Coleman was submitted for the Stripes to Exceptional Performers, which is an Air Force program that rewards Airmen who consistently perform above their peers with an on-the-spot promotion by the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Green, AMC command chief, practice wound packing with combat gauze on Airman 1st Class Brandon Barton, 22nd Medical Group medical technician, while he wears a Tactical Combat Casualty Care cut suit Aug. 14, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Wound packing is performed for deep substantial wounds that tunnel under the skin. The wound filler is used to sterilize the area and to stop the bleeding. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marc A. Garcia)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, speaks with Airmen from Team McConnell during an All Call Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The All Call was held to give Airmen from McConnell’s Total Force Team insight to Miller’s future plans regarding the KC-46A Pegasus. The All Call also included topics such as resiliency, taking care of Airmen, and the importance of the KC-135 Stratotanker to the refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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AMC Leadership visits, awards McConnell

Gen. Maryanne Miller, Air Mobility Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, AMC command chief, pose for a photo with the 349th Air Refueling Squadron Aug. 15, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The squadron was presented with the 2018 Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Trophy and the 2018 SMSgt Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award. The squadron has been awarded with the Spaatz Trophy six times, while this was the first time they have received the SMSgt Albert Evans Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michaela Slanchik)
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349th ARS secures Air Force level award

Boom operators assigned to the 349th Air Refueling Squadron pose for a photo July 19, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The squadron earned the 2018 SMSgt Albert Evans Outstanding Air Refueling Section Award, which is given annually to the most outstanding air refueling section in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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First KC-135 to KC-46 Refueling Sortie

Senior Airman Madison Dolata, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a KC-46A Pegasus during a sortie April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The sortie marked McConnnell Air Force Base’s first air refueling of a KC-46 by a KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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373rd TRS to begin KC-46 courses this year

A mat waits to welcome students to the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The detachment will continue to train Airmen on KC-135 Stratotanker procedures while they begin to introduce KC-46A Pegasus curriculum later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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373rd TRS to begin KC-46 courses this year

The KC-46A Pegasus Training Facility waits to provide a learning environment for students receiving initial and transition training March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base. The first classes are scheduled for Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group to begin KC-46 courses in mid-April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Combat aerial refueling supports search, rescue mission

An AC-130J Ghostrider approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker during a multi-lateral exercise March 29, 2018, over Idaho. During flights at night, boom operators use night vision goggles to help them spot the receiver aircraft in low-light conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Airman wins Regional Alpha Warrior Competition

Senior Airman Jeremiah Patrick 22nd Maintenance Squadron, hydraulics systems journeyman, wins the Alpha Warrior competition Oct. 20, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Patrick finished the competition in just three minutes. (Courtesy Photo)
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McConnell Airman wins Regional Alpha Warrior Competition

Senior Airman Jeremiah Patrick 22nd Maintenance Squadron, hydraulics systems journeyman, wins the Alpha Warrior competition Oct. 20, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. Patrick will be moving onto the finals hosted on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17, 2018, in San Antonio. (Courtesy Photo)
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McConnell Orientation Flight

Senior Airman Miles Humphries, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates aerial refueling to Melinda Baca, orientation flight passenger, Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. Humphries refueled a KC-135 Stratotanker with receiver capabilities. (U.S. Air force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Orientation Flight

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a KC-135 with receiver capabilities Oct. 4, 2018, in Missouri skies. McConnell’s KC-135 fleet support bomber missions, special operations, fighter movements and medical evacuations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Orientation Flight

Col. Josh Olson, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, gives the opening brief for the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 344th Air Refueling Squadron hosted the flight to allow spouses of military members to experience aerial refueling. The spouses were coined, provided with shirts and able to learn how their Airmen help McConnell’s mission to refuel the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Orientation Flight

Staff Sgt. Clarissa Taylor, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, demonstrates how to use the emergency passenger oxygen system before the Mission Orientation Flight Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The EPOS provides a quick oxygen source to the passengers in case of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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McConnell Orientation Flight

Passenger terminal Airmen screen Mission Orientation Flight passengers Oct. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PAX Airmen ensured that all military spouses and members were cleared before entering the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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180913-F-JA727-0087

Brit and Iras, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, both received a flag of the United States of America at the end of their ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Brit and Iras completed a combined 5,550 hours of detection training during their time of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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180913-F-JA727-0087

Iras, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, receives the meritorious service medal from Maj. John Farmer, 22nd SFS commander, during a MWD retirement ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Iras received the medal in recognition of his services as a narcotics detection dog for 21 dog years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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180913-F-JA727-0087

Brit, 22nd Security Forces Squadron military working dog, receives the certificate of meritorious service from Maj. John Farmer, 22nd SFS commander, during his MWD retirement ceremony Sept. 13, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Brit received the certificate in recognition of his services as a patrol and explosive detection dog for 49 dog-years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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