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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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190328-F-RI665-001

Four KC-135 Stratotankers taxi to the runway as part of a readiness exercise March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The 22nd OSS tested response procedures during the exercise to increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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190328-F-RI665-001

KC-135 crew members rush to their transports during a readiness exercise March 27,2019, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Alert crews quickly prepared to take off in a moment’s notice to test their response and increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Combs)
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Team McConnell participates in readiness exercise

Senior Airman Taurin Pugh, 22nd Security Forces installation entry controller, stands guard during a readiness exercise March 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen assigned to the 22nd SFS tested response procedures during the exercise to increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Team McConnell participates in readiness exercise

An Airman assigned to the 22nd Security Force Squadron expands the Protection Level 2 area during a readiness exercise, March 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Security Forces Airmen marked the protected area with a red rope and warning signs, and the area was expanded after aircrews arrived. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Team McConnell participates in readiness exercise

An alert van drives quickly down the flightline during a readiness exercise March 27, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Alert crews quickly prepared to take off in a moment’s notice to test their response and increase readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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373rd TRS to begin KC-46 courses this year

A mat waits to welcome students to the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 8 March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The detachment will continue to train Airmen on KC-135 Stratotanker procedures while they begin to introduce KC-46A Pegasus curriculum later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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373rd TRS to begin KC-46 courses this year

The KC-46A Pegasus Training Facility waits to provide a learning environment for students receiving initial and transition training March 28, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base. The first classes are scheduled for Airmen assigned to the 22nd Maintenance Group to begin KC-46 courses in mid-April. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Excellence during UEI recognized

Members of Team McConnell receive recognition for excellence for their performance during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection Feb. 11, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During the UEI, inspectors reviewed how McConnell operates and how efficiently the unit carries out its mission. (U.S. Air Force by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

Staff Sgt. Brannon Burch, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aerospace maintenance craftsman, briefs 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department Airmen during familiarization Feb. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s fire department were able to get hands-on experience with operating the main cargo door while viewing exit and entrance points. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

Tech. Sgt. Raymond Gestring, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, tests entrance procedures during familiarization with the KC-46A Pegasus Feb. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s fire department developed a pre-fire plan during the familiarization period that will be shared with other installations receiving the KC-46 in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

Greg Godfrey, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, climbs a ladder Feb. 6, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s fire department familiarized themselves with the inside and outside of the KC-46A Pegasus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

Staff Sgt. Brannon Burch, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-46A Pegasus aerospace maintenance craftsman, briefs 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department personnel during familiarization period Feb. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Burch showed firefighters several compartments and functionalities on the KC-46 to prepare the fire department in case of a fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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Week 2: KC-46 familiarization

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department walk inside a KC-46A Pegasus fuselage Feb. 5, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. McConnell’s fire department developed a pre-fire plan that describes a firefighter’s responsibility during a fire. It also contains a small diagram of the exits and entrances of the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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