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Clearing the flightline

From left to right, Maj. Chad Bowden, 319th Operations Support Squadron director of operations, and Lt. Col. Joe Moritz, 319th Mission Support Group deputy commander speak with Maj. Jerry Bennett, 349th Air Refueling Squadron pilot April 14, 2012, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Bennett flew the first of 16 KC-135 Stratotankers that evacuated McConnell as a pro-active measure before projected storms hit the Midwest. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Jose L. Leon)
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McConnell tornado response

A KC-135 Stratotanker takes off during from McConnell’s flightline April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell relocated 16 aircraft to Grand Forks AFB, N.D., after receiving severe weather warnings from the National Weather Service. The short-notice deployment showcased the base’s ability to rapidly move aircraft. McConnell Airmen and their families have been receiving weather notifications through social media, news and word of mouth to stay informed. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell tornado response

A KC-135 Stratotanker taxis on McConnell’s flightline April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Following a weather warning indicating a potential of strong hail and tornados, senior leaders elected to relocate 16 aircraft and place 10 in hangers. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell tornado response

A McConnell Airman marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker April 14, 2012, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Late Friday evening, the National Weather Service and McConnell’s Weather Flight issued weather alerts about severe weather approaching Wichita with a significant potential for heavy precipitation, three-quarter-inch hail and high probability of a tornado. As a result, senior leaders elected to relocate 16 aircraft and shelter 10 in hangars. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell “SOARs” through multi-lat

One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers awaits take off prior to a Special Operations Air Refueling mission March 23, 2012, over Northwestern, U.S. Airmen from the 22nd Air Refueling Wing set up a "bare bones" base and supported the special operations during their exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell “SOARs” through multi-lat

One of McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotankers refuels a C-17 Globemaster II during a multi-lateral exercise March 19, 2012 over Northwestern, U.S. Exercises help ensure McConnell's Airmen and KC-135’s are able to deliver air-refueling support anywhere, anytime. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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McConnell competes in marathon

Team McConnell runners pose with their U.S. Air Force Marathon medals in front of a KC-135 Stratotanker Sept. 18, 2011, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Twenty-six Team McConnell members ran the 10 kilometer race, half marathon or full marathon at the 15th annual event at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Laura L. Valentine)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Evan, 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, middle, discuss aircraft bed down plans with Staff Sgt. Jared Bright, 108th AMXS crew chief, left, and Senior Airman Ashley King, 108th AMXS fuels specialist, Aug. 26, 2011, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated to McConnell in preparation for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated their base to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated their base to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated the base due to Hurricane Irene’s approach to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Tech. Sgt. Paul Blazewick, 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, finalizes maintenance paperwork after arriving at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Six Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotakers from the 108th Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., evacuated to McConnell in preparation for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Evan, 108th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flight chief, left, Staff Sgt. Jared Bright, 108th AMXS crew chief, and Senior Master Sgt. Martin Currey 931st AMXS production superintendent, discuss bed down plans for five Air National Guard 108th Wing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft which evacuated to McConnell AFB, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Team McConnell helped secure the aircraft so the McGuire Airmen could return to their homestation to prepare for Hurricane Irene’s approach. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan., - Air National Guardsmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s 108th Air Refueling Wing bed down a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at McConnell AFB, Kan., after evacuating from New Jersey to McConnell Aug. 26, 2011. Senior leaders from the joint base executed the base’s hurricane evacuation plan and used McConnell as a safehaven for their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Air National Guardsmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s 108th Wing bed down a KC-135 Stratotanker on the flightline at McConnell AFB, Kan., after evacuating from New Jersey to McConnell Aug. 26, 2011. Senior leaders from the joint base executed the base’s hurricane evacuation plan and used McConnell as a safehaven for their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell secures N.J. aircraft from Irene

Air National guardsmen from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst’s 108th Wing bed down a KC-135 Stratotanker after evacuating from New Jersey to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Aug. 26, 2011. Senior leaders from the joint base executed the base’s hurricane evacuation plan and used McConnell as a safehaven for their aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Witt)
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McConnell participates in exercise

A KC-135 Stratotanker sits on the flightline before being utilized for a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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McConnell participates in exercise

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Jewett, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance craftsman, boards a bus travelling to load deploying Airmen on a KC-135 Stratotanker during a readiness exercise Nov. 8, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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McConnell participates in exercise

An exercise evaluation team member observes flightline operations during a readiness exercise Nov. 6, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The exercise evaluation team observes and grades the performance of exercise participants to ensure established procedures are followed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Dallas Edwards)
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McConnell hosts Open House

A Mitsubishi A6M Zero is “hit” in a simulated WWII dog fight during McConnell’s 2010 Open House and Air Show Sept. 26, 2010, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Zero was one among several acts that performed for nearly 95,000 open house guests. Along with the flying acts more than 50 static displays were available for the public to explore. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Armando A. Schwier-Morales)
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