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22nd ARW completes "Fighting Wyvern" at Aviano AB

A KC-46A Pegasus assigned to McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, taxis during exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen provided air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing’s fighters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Blake Stewart, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch assistant fire management officer, and Jason Dewhurst, Wildland Fire Branch assistant module leader, inspect an area of tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Multiple areas on base are burned annually to maintain the land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighter, sprays water on cut grass while Alex Mermigkas, Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Firefighters sprayed the entire perimeter to prevent the burn from getting out of control. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

An area of tall grass burns during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Burning the grass is more cost effective and beneficial to the ecosystem than mowing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Alex Mermigkas, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The module of firefighters travel to bases in their region doing controlled burns for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Alex Mermigkas, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch module leader, ignites a pocket of tall grass during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Burning the grass is more cost effective and beneficial to the ecosystem than mowing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Derek Phillips and Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighters, collect branches during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The Wildland Fire Branch was established in 2012 to mitigate uncontrolled wildfires on Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch members discuss their plan for a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. The Wildland Fire Branch was established in 2012 to mitigate uncontrolled wildfires on Air Force bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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Controlled Burn: Maintaining the Ecosystem

Cody Jolovich, U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch wildland firefighter, tends to a pile of tree branches during a controlled burn at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 20, 2025. Multiple areas on base are burned annually to maintain the land. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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From Law School to Foreign Skies

Senior Airman Nicole Kleymenov, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, refuels F-16 Fighting Falcons during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen flew to Aviano to play key roles in providing air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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From Law School to Foreign Skies

Senior Airman Nicole Kleymenov, 344th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, poses for a photo in a KC-46A Pegasus during Exercise Fighting Wyvern 25-01, a large-scale combat readiness exercise at Aviano Air Base, Italy, March 12, 2025. McConnell Airmen flew to Aviano to play key roles in providing air refueling support for the 31st Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paula Arce)
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2025 State of the Base address

Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, speaks to the crowd during the annual State of the Base address at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 13, 2025. Damon spoke about Team McConnell’s 2024 accomplishments and plans for the future, including the announcement of the 2026 Frontiers in Flight airshow scheduled for Oct. 17-18, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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2025 State of the Base address

The McConnell Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the annual State of the Base address at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 13, 2025. Attendees for the address consisted of civic leaders including honorary commanders, Golden Eagles and mayors from nearby communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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2025 State of the Base address

The names of Randy White and Janet Schwindaman, McConnell Golden Eagles, are newly displayed on the McConnell Golden Eagle plaque during the annual State of the Base address at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 13, 2025. Golden Eagles are McConnell’s most elite supporters from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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2025 State of the Base address

Attendees applaud as Janet Schwindaman, McConnell Golden Eagle, is announced as a Golden Eagle member during the annual State of the Base address at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 13, 2025. The address aimed to keep the local community informed on Team McConnell’s mission and thank them for their support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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2025 State of the Base address

Col. Cory Damon, 22nd Air Refueling Wing commander, Randy White, McConnell Golden Eagle, Col. Matt Basler, 931st Operations Group commander, and Col. David Hewlett, 184th Wing commander, pose for a photo during the annual State of the Base address at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, March 13, 2025. White was also given Damon’s personal coin after being announced as a Golden Eagle member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paige Weldon)
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From High School to High Altitude

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing flies next to a KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over South Dakota, March 11, 2025. The refueling mission was for pre-deployment and mission qualification training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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From High School to High Altitude

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing escort their wingman while refueling from a KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over South Dakota, March 11, 2025. The refueling mission was the last one for Lt. Col. Christopher Smith as the 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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From High School to High Altitude

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing waits for its wingman to be refueled by a KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over South Dakota, March 11, 2025. The refueling mission was the last one for Lt. Col. Christopher Smith as the 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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From High School to High Altitude

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing completes its refueling from a KC-46A Pegasus from McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over South Dakota, March 11, 2025. The refueling mission was the last one for Lt. Col. Christopher Smith as the 349th Air Refueling Squadron commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Patrick O’Neill)
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