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McConnell welcomes its newest Honorary Commanders

The Honorary Commander assumption of command was held Dec. 4, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Team McConnell welcomed 11 new honorary commanders making a total of 31 for units across the installation where they will serve a term of two to three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chris Thornbury)
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KC-46 Cargo Validation Tool

The graphic is an example of the appearance and fuctionalilty of the KC-46A Pegasus Cargo Validation Tool prototype. The prototype was created as a platform to help pre-plan cargo before loading the Air Force’s newest airframe. Using this prototype Airmen will be able to save time and have more accurate measurements. (Courtesy graphic)
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KC-46 Cargo Validation Tool

Wichita State University GoCreate Lab members, secure the KC-46A Pegasus Cargo Validation Tool prototype to be moved to McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., May 29, 2019. The validation tool will help aerial porters ensure cargo that is planning to be loaded, will fit inside a KC-46 fuselage without the aircraft present. (Courtesy photo)
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USTRANSCOM Commander visit

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, speaks to Staff Sgt. Austin Barlow, 22nd Maintenance Squadron inspection section journeyman, Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lyons coined Airmen assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and the 931st ARW during his visit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Bernal Del Agua)
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USTRANSCOM Commander visit

Michael Walsh, 22nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment section lead, briefs U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Walsh explained that braces were manufactured to provide an umbrella-like motion to the KC-46A Pegasus aircraft jacks to help their mobilization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM Commander visit

Col. Josh Olson, 22 Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During the visit, Lyons was briefed on McConnell’s operations, readiness and what the installation provides to the USTRANSCOM. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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USTRANSCOM Commander visit

U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, U.S. Transportation Command commander, speaks to Col. Josh Olson, 22 Air Refueling Wing commander, Feb. 21, 2019, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Lyons toured the KC-46A Pegasus and was briefed on the different capabilities that the new aircraft provides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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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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Team McConnell Airmen run to remember POW/MIA week

Team McConnell Airmen run with the POW/MIA flag as part of a run/walk relay during POW/MIA week Sept. 13, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. In 1979, congress passed a resolution declaring the third Friday in September as POW/MIA Recognition Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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McConnell leadership honors POW/MIA week

Leadership from the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings pray for prisoners of war and missing service members before a wreath laying ceremony in honor of POW/MIA week Sept. 13, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Currently, there are 82,473 service members MIA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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McConnell leadership honors POW/MIA week

Col. Eric Vitosh, 931st Air Refueling Wing commander, and Col. Joshua Olson, 22nd ARW commander, place a POW/MIA wreath near the McConnell Memorial Walk as part of POW/MIA week Sept. 13, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The week honors the sacrifices made by prisoners of war, those who are still missing in action and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff. Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Ready line, fire

Team McConnell Airmen fire weapons during qualification training Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen have to qualify on the M4 Carbine and the M9 based upon arming groups and deployment requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Ready line, fire

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Byrd, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, fires an M4 Carbine from a kneeling postion during weapons qualification training, Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen have to complete weapons qualifications in accordance with deployment or career field requirements. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Ready line, fire

Airman Clinton Presley, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, lines up his target as Staff Sgt. Collins Mensing, 22nd Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge combat arms range, observes Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Airmen fire from the prone, kneeling and standing positons during weapons qualification. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Ready line, fire

Airman 1st Class Jeremy Byrd, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, pulls back a charging handle on an M4 Carbine, Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During M4 qualification training, Airmen have to complete live-fire qualification with both the iron sight and the close combat optic sight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Ready line, fire

Magazine cartridges, bullets and a gas mask are gathered together waiting to be used during weapons qualification training, Aug. 22, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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A call for help, saves a life

Master Sgt. Edward Musterer, left, 22nd Maintenance Group production superintendent, Staff. Sgt. Chelsa Woodward, right, 22nd Maintenance Operations wing maintenance analyst, and Senior Airman Eric Higgerson, 22nd MXO maintenance scheduler, pose behind Brian Hansen, 22nd MXO engine manager, July 14, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen answered Hansen’s call for help when he went into cardiac arrest April 20, ultimately saving his life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Colby L. Hardin)
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Boom’s experience drives passion for instructing

Airman 1st Class Patrick Napolitano, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, tests his oxygen mask before a refueling flight, July 12, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Before any flight, oxygen masks are tested as part of the boom operator’s pre-flight checklist. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Boom’s experience drives passion for instructing

Staff Sgt. Lane Nunier, left, 350th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator instructor, observes Airman 1st Class Patrick Napolitano, 350th ARS boom operator, as he completes a checklist prior to a refueling mission, July 12, 2017, over the Pacific ocean. As an instructor, Nunier observes and asks questions to new boom operators to gauge their level of understanding to ensure every new boom is qualified before they are able to operate on their own. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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Tankers in the air, maintenance put them there

Senior Airman Kailey Simmonds, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant flying crew chief, attaches a hose to the valve stem on a KC-135 Stratotanker tire, July 11, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Ala. The other side of the hose is attached to a nitrogen servicing cart which supplies the nitrogen to fill the tires to the correct PSI. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Rachel Waller)
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