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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

The aircrew from the KC-46A Pegasus’ first combat sortie pose for a group photo Aug. 29, 2022, during Air Mobility Command’s Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The Pegasus and aircrew are participating in the exercise to provide air refueling operations to the U.S. Central Command theater. The team refueled two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tanner Todd, 349th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, prepares to refuel a F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron during Air Mobility Command’s Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 Aug. 29, 2022, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. Todd, along with Senior Airman Juan Boykin, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refueled two F-15Es from the 335th EFS during the KC-46A Pegasus’ first combat sortie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron flies alongside a McConnell 22nd Air Refueling Wing KC-46A Pegasus Aug. 29, 2022, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. McConnell air refuelers and Airmen are deployed to area for an Air Mobility Command Employment Concept Exercise 22-08. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

U.S. Air Force Captain Cody Donahue, 344th Air Refueling Squadron mission pilot, prepares to takeoff Aug. 29, 2022, during Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Donahue and the rest of the aircrew completed the KC-46A Pegasus’ first combat sortie, refueling two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 335th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

Air Mobility Command’s Employment Concept Exercise 22-08’s Mission Defense Team analyze a KC-46A Pegasus’ network stance inflight Sept. 3, 2022, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. This test was the MDT’s first ever inflight mission and was used to ensure the KC-46A’s integrated systems remained secure throughout its mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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KC-46A performs first operationally-tasked combat refueling sortie

U.S. Air Force Capt. Abbie Wendelken, 344th Air Refueling Squadron mission pilot, pilots a KC-46A Pegasus Sept. 3, 2022, in the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility. Wendelken was participating in Air Mobility Command’s multi-week Employment Concept Exercise 22-08 at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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Captain Collin Turner, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron crew chief, and Airman 1st Class Dylan Tomm, 22 CES firefighter, assess the injuries of a simulated casualty during a Major Accident Response Exercise July 29, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. As the first responders during the exercise, firefighters moved casualties away from a simulated crash site and began triaging them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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The 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Crash Damage or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team conducted their exercise recovery procedures July 29, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The CDDAR team was responding to a simulated aircraft crash scenario during a Major Accident Response Exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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McConnell’s 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron’s firefighters arrive to the scene of a simulated aircraft crash during a Major Accident Response Exercise July 29, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The exercise was completed to ensure McConnell Airmen are prepared for any contingency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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Senior Airman Anthony Thomason, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight operational medical technician, and Maj. Rupert Laco, 22 OMRS warrior operational flight commander, assess the injuries on a simulated casualty during a Major Accident Response Exercise, July 29, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The 22nd Medical Group had two teams during the MARE, one on site to assess injuries and another off site for secondary treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brenden Beezley)
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The 22nd Medical Group Executes Exercise Ready Eagle

Members from the 22nd Medical Group, wash off a simulated casualty to find any wounds during exercise Ready Eagle April 8, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Exercise Ready Eagle is a week-long hands-on training to amplify medical readiness for all members within medical contingency response plan teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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The 22nd Medical Group Executes Exercise Ready Eagle

Senior Airman Sean Skinner, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight operational medical technician, and Capt. Jordan Serck 22nd OMRS, element chief of base operational medicine clinic, perform Tactical Combat Casualty Care on a simulated injury during Exercise Ready Eagle April 8, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Exercise Ready Eagle is a week-long hands-on training to amplify medical readiness for all members within medical contingency response plan teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Brenden Beezley)
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A KC-46A Pegasus takes off during a minimum interval takeoff exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Minimizing the interval between takeoffs enables a wide range of mission sets and expands the aircrafts operational capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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220113-F-CV734-0003

A KC-46A Pegasus takes off while another prepares to do the same as part of a minimum interval takeoff exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The MITO serves as a training opportunity to prepare aircrews for operating in a wide variety of contingency environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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220113-F-CV734-0001

Three KC-46A Pegasus tankers ascend after takeoff as part of a minimum interval take off exercise Jan. 13, 2022, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Altering their typical operations by shortening the time between takeoffs ensures pilots and crews are ready to execute their mission in any conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Eckert)
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Just roll with it

Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, records data Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The sheet provides an overall assessment of the patient’s session that can be referred to by physical therapy technicians when an Airmen comes in for future classes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Just roll with it

TSgt David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, and Senior Airman Heath Martin, 22nd Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, uses a foam roller FOR their piriformis muscles Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Over the course of 30-45 minutes, participants in the class had the opportunity to execute and learn 12 foam rolling techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Just roll with it

TSgt David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, foam rolls his calves Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Physical therapists recommend that foam rolling be performed prior to exercise as well as after a workout to promote recovery, blood flow and prevent injury. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Just roll with it

Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, attends a foam rolling class Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The physical therapy clinic at McConnell offers Airmen the opportunity to attend a free foam rolling class every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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Just roll with it

Tech. Sgt. David Ferricher, 22nd Maintenance Squadron metals technician, foam rolls his hamstrings Mar. 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The benefits of foam rolling include enhanced joint range of motion, delayed onset of fatigue and accelerated post recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)
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