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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, fills a centrifuge tube with particle inspection liquid April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists view the centrifuge tube under an ultraviolet light to check parts for defects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, holds a vial of magnetic particle inspection liquid under a black light April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI uses X-rays, ultrasonic testing, eddy currents, magnetic particle testing and dye penetrant inspections in equipment cracks and structural weaknesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Beyond the naked eye: Nondestructive inspection

Master Sgt. Jason Barker, 931st Maintenance Squadron nondestructive inspection section chief, puts on safety equipment April 1, 2025, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. NDI specialists play a role in ensuring the safety of equipment, ultimately protecting the lives of pilots and crew members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, cleans the boom operator window of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. Cleaning the internal window of the boom pod and the surrounding area was a part of the preflight inspection for maintenance Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

An MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, approaches the boom of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, for refueling over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. Pilots on both aircraft completed check rides as part of regular proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. The MC-130J tested the left and right limits of the boom to familiarize the pilots with ideal positioning during refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, refuels an MC-130J Commando II assigned to Hurlburt Field, Florida, over Louisiana, March 26, 2025. The MC-130J is typically flown at night to reduce the probability of being spotted by enemy forces while on missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Senior Airman Damion Donigian, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, performs a preflight inspection on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. KC-135 crew chiefs can become flying crew chiefs to support McConnell Air Force Base’s world-class air refueling mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, and Senior Airman Nicholas Lukacsina, 722nd AMXS flying crew chief, reinstall the external window of the boom operator pod of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. The external window of the boom pod is removed before flights to clean the internal window, ensuring the boom operator has a clear view during refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Rendezvous over Louisiana

Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Taylor, 722nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics system technician, cleans the boom operator window of a KC-135 Stratotanker at Daytona Beach, Florida, March 26, 2025. The KC-135 and its crew traveled to Daytona Beach to complete check rides as part of regular proficiency training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Tornado Season: Be Prepared, Not Scared

Senior Airman Danbry Veras and Airman 1st Class Ledena Baytops, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management logisticians, pose for a photo in front of an emergency management booth at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Feb. 25, 2025. The booth was set up to educate Team McConnell on the importance of food preparedness during tornado season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Jonathan Murphy: Occupational Safety Civilian of the Year

Jonathan Murphy, 22nd Air Refueling Wing occupational safety manager, stands for a studio photo at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Dec. 18, 2024. Murphy won 2024 Air Force Occupational Safety Civilian of the Year for his efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Felicia Przydzial)
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McConnell Airmen Enhance Mission Readiness with LZO Certification

A 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller takes part in the Landing Zone Qualification Course Feb. 26, 2025, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During the four-day course, the Airmen identified suitable locations critical to ensuring aircraft can land and take off safely, especially in environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. They also learned how to assess potential landing zones by evaluating terrain, size, and safety considerations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Guzman)
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250226-F-FM899-1004

Airman 1st Class Isaiah Schlechte, 22nd Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, helps coordinate the landing of an aircraft during the Landing Zone Qualification Course Feb. 26, 2025, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During the four-day course, the Airmen identified suitable locations critical to ensuring aircraft can land and take off safely, especially in environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. They also learned how to assess potential landing zones by evaluating terrain, size, and safety considerations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Guzman)
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250226-F-FM899-1003

Senior Airman Yakini Gardner, 22nd Operations Support Group air traffic controller, watches aircraft land after giving coordinates during the Landing Zone Qualification Course Feb. 26, 2025, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During the four-day course, the Airmen identified suitable locations critical to ensuring aircraft can land and take off safely, especially in environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. They also learned how to assess potential landing zones by evaluating terrain, size, and safety considerations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Guzman)
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250226-F-FM899-1002

Airman from the 22nd Operations Support Squadron work together to communicate over the radio in the Landing Zone Qualification Course Feb. 26, 2025, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. During the four-day course, the Airmen identified suitable locations critical to ensuring aircraft can land and take off safely, especially in environments where traditional airfields are unavailable. They also learned how to assess potential landing zones by evaluating terrain, size, and safety considerations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Enrique Guzman)
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22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

From left, Capt. Dominic Haight, 344th Air Refueling Squadron assistant flight commander, and Maj. Tyler Johnson 22nd Operations Support Squadron chief of current operations, operate a KC-46A Pegasus over Europe, March 13, 2025. Team McConnell provided air refueling support during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01; a large-scale combat readiness exercise. McConnell’s crew consisted of pilots, boom operators, maintainers and flying crew chiefs. Fighting Wyvern provided a training opportunity for teams to integrate before real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to Aviano Air Base, Italy, prepare to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over Europe, March 13, 2025. Team McConnell provided air refueling support during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise. McConnell’s crew consisted of pilots, boom operators, maintainers and flying crew chiefs. Fighting Wyvern provided a training opportunity for teams to integrate before real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

From left, Senior Airman Christian Capps, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flying crew chief, and Staff Sgt. William Lisk, 22nd AMXS electrical and environmental systems specialist, perform preflight maintenance in a KC-46A Pegasus during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 11, 2025. 22nd AMXS Airmen participated in the exercise by supporting and maintaining two KC-46A Pegasuses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

From left, Senior Airman Trinidad Reyes and Senior Airman Brandon McDowell, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operators, wait to refuel F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 31 Fighter Wing, from inside a KC-46A Pegasus during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01 at Aviano Air Base, March 11, 2025. The 22nd Air Refueling Wing delivered approximately 200 thousand pounds of fuel to 73 receiving aircraft during Fighting Wyvern. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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