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Retiree Appreciation Day offers chance to thank Veterans

Lt. Col. Wendy Bos, 22nd Mission Support Group deputy commander and retiree active duty liaison officer, speaks during Retiree Appreciation Day at the Robert J. Dole Community Center ballroom, McConnell Air Force base, Kan., Oct. 22, 2011. The scheduled events, which included medical testing , dinner and a performing band, showed McConnell’s gratitude for veterans and their service. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Maurice Hodges)

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SECAF visit to McConnell

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett and U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran praise Tech. Sgt. Nathan A. Zachary, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of cargo movement, on his accomplishment of 22nd Mission Support Group Superior Performer June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Zachary was recognized as a superior performer for managing logistics for a presidential support mission and leading cargo movements that processed 2,600 assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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SECAF visit to McConnell

Col. Richard Tanner, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, greets Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, as U.S. Rep. Ron Estes greets U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, upon their arrival June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Barrett visited Team McConnell to interact with Airmen and receive a comprehensive KC-46A Pegasus immersion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)

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SECAF visit to McConnell

Capt. Donald Clabaugh, 344th Air Refueling Squadron pilot, left, showcases a KC-46A Pegasus in flight to Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett June 10, 2020, above Kansas. McConnell was the first wing to receive the KC-46, and has been working diligently throughout the aircraft’s initial operational test and evaluation period. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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SECAF visit to McConnell

Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist evaluator, left, shows Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett the functionality of the KC-46A Pegasus boom June 10, 2020, above Kansas. Barrett flew on a day-to-night flight to witness the aircraft’s remote vision system’s capability in various lighting conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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SECAF visit to McConnell

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, left, talks to Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling specialist evaluator, before a flight on a KC-46A Pegasus June 10, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Granger showed Barrett the aircraft’s aerial refueling functionality during a local sortie with another KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)

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Senior spouses learn leadership tips at conference

Twenty-seven spouses of senior leaders at McConnell attended a seminar at the Robert J. Dole Community Center Oct. 4, 2011, to build relationships and learn about resources available. During the five-hour Senior Spouse Leadership Forum, eight subject matter experts from helping agencies informed the spouses about the resources they can draw from. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Katrina Brisbin)

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Tax center volunteers needed

The McConnell Tax Center is asking for volunteers to assist military members with the processing of their tax returns. No experience is needed and volunteers will be given free extensive Internal Revenue Service training. For more information on the tax center and how to volunteer, call (316) 759-3590. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

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TriWest donates $1,000 to McConnell

(Right to left) Jennifer Burndtt, TriWest Healthcare clinical liaison nurse, presents a $1,000 check to Col. Ricky Rupp, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, at the Airman and Family Readiness Center Aug. 9, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The money will be going to school supply give away bags. Currently, more than 360 bags have been given. The school bags are for active duty Staff Sergeants and below and their family members attending school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Courtney Witt)

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Wing CC ‘fini flight’

One of McConnell’s boom operator prepares to refuel a KC-135 Stratotanker May 14, 2013. During this flight, the boom operator helped train pilots in proper refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales)

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WWII POW shares story with McConnell Airmen

170914-F-JA727-0042 Ray Avila, a U.S. Army veteran, poses for a photo after sharing the story of his capture during World War II to Airmen Sept. 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Avila is a Wichita, Kansas, native who served in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II and survived his capture by German soldiers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)

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