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190408-F-RI665-004

Senior Airman Madison Dolata manipulates controls in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod while refueling a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Nearly all internal fuel can be pumped through the flying boom, the KC-135's primary fuel transfer method. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base approaches to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 has provided the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force for more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

A KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker April 8, 2019, over Kansas. The KC-135 can transfer a maximum load of 200,000 pounds of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190408-F-RI665-004

Senior Airman Garrett Tholken, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, observes SrA Madison Dolata, 349th ARS boom operator, during the refueling of a KC-46A Pegasus April 8, 2019, over Kansas. Dolata is the first McConnell Airman to refuel the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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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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Familiarization taxiing training

Master Sgt. Arenda Jackson, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals the KC-46A Pegasus on the flightline Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base Kan. The first KC-46 was delivered to McConnell Jan. 25, 2019. The Air Mobility Command will operate 179 KC-46s distributed to multiple bases across the Air Force. The aircraft is equipped for passengers, aeromedical evacuation and cargo capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Familiarization taxiing training

Master Sgt. Arenda Jackson and Master Sgt. Scott Perkins, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, wait for the KC-46A Pegasus to begin taxiing Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. As a part of the familiarization period with the KC-46, aircrews began procedures for taxiing the aircraft around the airfield. The next step toward operationally refueling will be a test flight. McConnell will be receiving a 32 additional next-generation tankers for a total of 36 aircraft. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Familiarization taxiing training

Master Sgt. Scott Perkins, 931st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, pulls the chocks from underneath the KC-46A Pegasus before taxi Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell has taken various steps toward operationally flying the new aircraft, including facility improvements holding KC-46 simulators and a fuselage trainer. After all the procedures in the familiarization period are complete, McConnell will be able to operationally fly and refuel with the aircraft. (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out identification badges) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, wears a patch with the Keeper of The Plains and the Wichita flag at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. “To participate today in the delivery of the KC-46 Pegasus to McConnell is special to me. You are going to shape the future of air refueling.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to Airmen at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019, during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft. McConnell is expected to receive 18 new KC-46s during the initial allocation to the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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KC-46 Arrival Ceremony

Gen. Paul J. Selva, 10th Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks during a welcoming ceremony for the delivery of the third and fourth KC-46A Pegasus aircraft at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Jan. 31, 2019. Global air refueling is the foundation of global mobility and the bedrock of the nation’s ability to deploy forces. The KC-46 is the newest aircraft in the Air Force’s strategic arsenal, and it will operate along with the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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190115-F-VN530-002

Fire engines from the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department water salute the first KC-46A Pegasus delivered to McConnell Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The water salute is represents honor and respect during special ceremonial events.
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McConnell AFB welcomes first KC-46A Pegasus

McConnell’s first KC-46A Pegasus lands on the flightline Jan. 25, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The KC-46 will serve alongside the KC-135 Stratotanker at McConnell and supply critical aerial refueling, airlift and aeromedical evacuations at a moment’s notice for America’s military and allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Doenitz, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 Pegasus co-pilot, touches a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Airmen were exposed to the new PTT to build and reinforce training that they have received for the KC-46. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Capt. Mike Sare, 344th Air Refueling Squadron KC-46 pilot, completes training on a KC-46 Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The PTT equipped Airmen by testing their knowledge on the KC-46 operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airmen assigned to the 344th Air Refueling Squadron view a KC-46 Pegasus Part Task Trainer Dec. 6, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer familiarized Airmen with the KC-46 preflight and operation system. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

A pallet is locked into place on a KC-46 fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The cargo capacity of the fuselage allows 18 pallets of cargo to be secured. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

KC-46 Pegasus fuselage trainer instructors guide cargo during a training scenario Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The trainer allowed 344th Air Refueling Wing Airmen to test their knowledge on cargo, airlift and strategic components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom operators will take on a greater role with cargo transportation than previously experienced with the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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344th ARS train in KC-46 simulators

Airman 1st Class Nicholas Benson and Staff Sgt. Devaughn Granger, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, secure cargo in the fuselage trainer Dec. 4, 2018, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. KC-46 boom operators will take on a greater role with cargo transportation than previously experienced with the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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