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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, documents the inflation times of life rafts March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Inflation times along with the temperature and humidity of the room are documented to evaluate the integrity of the rafts in controlled conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Airman 1st Class Cameron Sigler, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, removes bags containing life preservers and emergency passenger oxygen systems from a KC-135 Stratotanker March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. It is crucial that AFE technicians follow inspection cycles to ensure equipment is mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, connects a carbon dioxide cylinder to a life raft March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In an emergency situation, the cylinder has the capability to inflate the raft within 60 seconds to keep the aircrew out of harm's way until a rescue team arrives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Airman 1st Class Cameron Nixon, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, increases the altitude on an oxygen mask test unit, March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Oxygen masks are tested for proper seal and oxygen flow at three levels of increasing altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Senior Airman Shawn Tickner, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, inflates the floor support tube of a life raft March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Rafts must be inflated and observed over the course of four hours to ensure there are no air leaks and prevent equipment failure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Staff Sgt. Lindsey Martinez, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, tightens a flight helmet on Airman 1st Class Benjamen Kuhman, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, during an oxygen mask fitting March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Ensuring all equipment is properly inspected and maintained allows for aircrew to safely conduct missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Staying Safe with AFE

Staff Sgt. Mathew Carr, 22nd Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician, re-tacks a cord on a flight helmet March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. AFE technicians are responsible for ensuring that all flight and safety equipment is operable for aircrew use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Month of the Military Child

Gracie Carlton, 10, paints a window in her home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to the resilient children of military members and their bravery on the homefront. Gracie is expressing her creativity while practicing physical distancing by creating art indoors that her community can enjoy when passing by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Month of the Military Child

Gracie Carlton, 10, holds a cup of paint for her and her sister, Valorie, 8, April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to children of military members who learn at a young age to adapt to the unique challenges of serving. The Carltons painted windows in their house to spend quality time together while physically distancing from others during the coronavirus outbreak. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Month of the Military Child

Valorie, 8, and Gracie 10, children of Tech. Sgt. Patrick Carlton, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron non-commissioned officer-in-change of customer service liaison, paints a window in their home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, a month that recognizes the children who face challenges as part of a family serving in the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Month of the Military Child

Valorie Carlton, 8, paints a window in her home April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, in dedication to the children who show their strength and resiliency while adjusting to the military lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Month of the Military Child

The Carlton family paints their windows to have fun while staying indoors to practice physical distancing because of the coronavirus April 6, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. April is the Month of the Military Child, which is designated to recognize military kids for their sacrifice following their families’ careers. The Carltons and many other families are doing their part in minimizing the spread of the coronavirus while enjoying time with their loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Two KC-135 Stratotankers take flight in formation to perform a training sortie March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The four and a half hour flight provided all six aircrew members with appropriate training needed to stay certified in flying and aerial refueling procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Lt. Col. Kevin White, 350th Air Refueling Squadron commander, reviews flight plans March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft commander, White, led a brief with his teammates to prepare for a 270 minute training sortie. This sortie allowed the aircrew to stay up-to-date on certifications needed to perform refueling operations in the KC-135. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Airman 1st Class Braydon Scarborough, 350th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs a pre-flight function check in the boom pod before a training sortie March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-135 boom operators have the ability to deliver approximately 1,000 pounds of fuel per minute to receiver aircraft during aerial refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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Tanker aircrews continue refueler training

Airman 1st Class Braydon Scarborough, 350th ARS KC-135 Stratotanker boom operator, performs a pre-flight check March 25, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Boom operators must ensure that adequate safety equipment and passenger comfort items are accounted for while also instructing all passengers of emergency procedures and equipment use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alan Ricker)
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A fuel hose transfers Jet A fuel to a KC-46 Pegasus March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Fuel trucks are capable of delivering 50,000 pounds of fuel at a rate of 2,000 pounds per minute. Additionally, petroleum, oil and lubricants are responsible for conducting fuel sampling quality control analysis to verify Jet A fuel is free of contaminants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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200324-F-AD239-0196

Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Epps, 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, calls into the fuels control center March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The control center directs all fuel truck movements and prioritizes deliveries based on operational needs and requirements. The petroleum, oil and lubricants shop services 55 aircraft assigned to McConnell and pumps 97 million pounds of fuel annually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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200324-F-AD239-0176

Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Epps, 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, reads a technical order March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Technical data requires Airmen to follow step-by-step procedures to safely complete refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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200324-F-AD239-0173

Airman 1st Class Jeremiah Epps, 22nd Logistic Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, hooks up air and fuel sensing lines March 24, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The connection allows the Epps to control the fuel transfer pressure and flow rates during refueling operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexi Bosarge)
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