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Inside the vault

Airman 1st Class Jenae Bellar, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment apprentice, checks the barrel of a Beretta M9 pistol Feb. 12, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. IPE Airmen maintain and clean weapons to make sure there is no dirt or other substances that could affect its functionality. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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'Open the hatch!'

(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Tavis Kendrick, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels operator, Staff Sgt. Dale McDowell, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron jet engine mechanic, Staff Sgt. David Grant, 22nd AMXS communication navigation technician, and Senior Airman Ian Paxson, 22nd AMXS crew chief, work together to open a frozen hatch Feb. 10, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen from various squadrons had to work through the snow and wind to make sure the planned air refueling missions for today could still launch. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Double check

Captains Peter Bulinski and Christopher Bruck, 384th Air Refueling Squadron pilots, respond to a question from a boom operator during a preflight check Feb. 6, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The two pilots were part of a series of training sorties scheduled to launch out of McConnell AFB that day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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McConnell Photo Of The Day

Staff Sgt. Byron Edwards, 22nd Air Refueling Wing chaplains assistant, trains Tom Yeoman, 22 ARW Chapel volunteer, on proper sign-out procedures Feb. 3, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The chaplain team provides Team McConnell with spiritual guidance and counseling. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)
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Stratotanker in moonlight

Aircrew from the 344th Air Refueling Squadron and maintainers from the 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare a KC-135 Stratotanker for a training flight Jan. 15, 2014, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Pilots, boom operators and maintainers each have their own preflight checklist with numerous items to inspect and test before each flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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2013 chief master sergeant selects

Congratulations to Team McConnell’s newest chief master sergeant selects: Senior Master Sgt. Vernon Jordan; Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Thomas; Senior Master Sgt. Tim Miller. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, and only the top one percent of enlisted Airmen are selected for promotion to this rank. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)
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Donating Hope

Senior Airman Chance Italiano, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, donates blood to American Red Cross Nov. 8, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Italiano, who has given blood multiple times, said he was compelled to donate more often after seeing firsthand the importance of donations during humanitarian and contingency missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jarrod M. Vickers)
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Raptors recieve McConnell fuel

An F-22 Raptor assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., backs away from a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Oct. 23, 2013. Four Raptors were refueled over central New Mexico during this training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Hot wheels

Staff Sgt. Matthew Yeggy, 22nd Maintenance Squadron crew chief, washes a KC-135 Stratotanker wheel Oct. 22, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Yeggy and other crew chiefs inspect and wash the wheels to maintain proper structural integrity and help provide a safe landing gear for the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Connecting a hose

Airman 1st Class Jarrod Sparks, 22nd Maintenance Squadron hydraulics apprentice, connects an air hose the engine of a KC-135 Stratotanker Oct. 9, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. This hose helps balance the distribution of air and fluid throughout the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Photo of the Day

Senior Airman Daniel Fast, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, adjusts a nitrogen pressure tank Sept. 26, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The gas pressure regulator, which restricts, loads and measures air, is one of the many pieces of equipment vehicle maintenance operators use to keep McConnell AFB’s vehicle fleet efficient. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Airmen inflate a slide

Staff Sgt. Ruben Lisojo (left) and Haven Asche, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment trainers, teach Airman 1st Class Joshua Raney (middle), 22nd OSS AFE journeyman, how to inflate an escape slide Sept. 23, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen tested six 20-man rafts and two escape slides for leaks and repackaged them for an emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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Photo of the Day

Senior Airman Anthony Johnson, 22nd Force Support Squadron force maintenance journeyman, files documents Sept. 18, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Johnson and the other Airmen of the military personnel flight handle awards and decorations leave requests, reenlistments and extensions and permanent changes of station for over 3,000 Airmen assigned to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Thunderbolt in the dark

An A-10 Thunderbolt II, from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker from McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., for refueling Sept. 12, 2013 over southern Arizona. The night flight was used as a training mission not only for the pilot of the A-10 but also for the boom operater on board the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Colby L. Hardin)
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Photo of the Day

22nd Air Refueling Wing Airmen participate in a candle lighting ceremony during a Sedgwick County Commission meeting Sept. 11, 2013, Wichita, Kan. The ceremony was one of many held throughout the country in memory of 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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. . . And go!

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off from the runway Sept. 10, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Stratotanker pilots practice landings and takeoffs, or “touch and goes,” on a regular basis to stay trained on various maneuvers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Victor J. Caputo)
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Retreat practice

22nd Air Refueling Wing honor guard practice for a retreat ceremony Sept. 9, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Retreat signifies the end of the official duty day and is conducted to pay respect to the U.S. flag. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John Linzmeier)
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The Photo of the Day

Herschel Brown, 22nd Security Forces Squadron security clearer assistant, scans a visitor’s pass Sept. 6, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The visitor center issues an average of 16,400 visitor passes annually, for both short and long term visits to the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Photo of The Day

Airman 1st Class Mirelys Feliciano-Bezares, 22nd Force Support Squadron food services accountant, calculates monthly sales, Sept. 5, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Feliciano-Bezares prepares examines and analyzes accounting records and other financial reports to verify accuracy and completion. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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Photo of the Day

Airman 1st Class Austin Rodriguez, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, calls dispatch Aug. 25, 2013, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Vehicle operators perform and manage automotive fleet. Their functions include transporting vehicles, cargo and people to maintain efficiency at the 22nd Air Refueling Wing. (U.S Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Maurice A. Hodges)
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